1. Foreign Policy and Imperialism

2. Make the US a great power
Theodore Roosevelt
Make the US a great power
Influence around the world
Meet any challenge
Big Stick Policy
“Speak softly and carry a big stick”
Quiet and patient, force if necessary
International police power

3. More concern for economic goals Dollar Diplomacy
William H. Taft
More concern for economic goals
Dollar Diplomacy
Protect trade in Latin America and Asia
Strong economic presence abroad
Limit use of force
Supported revolt in Nicaragua

4. More moral approach Moral Diplomacy Self-determination
Woodrow Wilson
More moral approach
Moral Diplomacy
Democratic ideals
“aid development of constitutional liberty in the world”
Human rights
National integrity
0pportunity
Self-determination
Right of people to determine own government

5. Crash Course
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6. Latin America and Caribbean
Seen as the US backyard
Exert power and influence
Nicaragua
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Panama
Mexico
Puerto Rico

7. Want shortcut between Atlantic and Pacific ocean
Panama Canal
Want shortcut between Atlantic and Pacific ocean
Controlled by Colombia
Roosevelt tried to lease land, but denied
Encouraged revolt in Panama
recognized as an independent nation

9. Treaty signed with the US to build canal
Panama Canal
Treaty signed with the US to build canal
51 mile canal
10 years of construction – August 15, 1914
Improve international trade
Latin American countries angered
1999 Panama regained control

10. Puerto Rico Military government set up to develop infrastructure
Schools, postal service, roads and sanitation
Citizens become upset with position
Not US citizens, but not independent
US wanted to keep value and control
Sugar industry
Location
Jones Act
US Territory
Citizens, but not all rights

11. Philippines Captured during Spanish- American War
Freedom not granted
Held presidential elections, but US did not recognize
Battles broke out
Guerilla warfare
3 years of fighting.
200,000 Filipinos
5, 000 Americans
Help set up programs
July – granted independence.

12. Hawaii Crossroads of the Pacific Tropical Crops
Sugarcane and pineapple
American planters become wealthy
Currently constitutional monarchy
Liliuokalani
More power to the natives
Military forces sent to help planters
Debate over annexation
Becomes a state in 1959

13. Open Door Policy
US interest in China
Resources and market for American goods
Wanted to prevent other nations from colonization and control of markets
Open door Policy
Free trade in china