1. US Economic Imperialism

2. Latin America Colonial Legacy Economy Grows Political Instability
Caudillos still asserted their power
Power remained with the wealthy
Economy Grows
Depended on exports
Railroads and refrigerators increased Latin American trade
Still imported manufactured goods…remained unindustrialized!!!!

3. Don’t Do It The Monroe Doctrine Cuba declares Independence
No more colonizing or conquering
Cuba declares Independence
1868 declared independence, fought Spain for ten years
Jose Marti
Writer who fought in favor of independence

4. Baa BOOOM!!! Spanish American War Lasted four months
Attacked the Philippines, Spanish collapsed
1901, Cuba became independent
US set up a military government and controlled Cuban affairs
Spain turned over Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States

5. Panama Canal Panama was a province of Columbia
US offered 10 million plus yearly fee to build a canal, Columbians wanted more
US urged Panamanians to revolt, of course with US Naval help
10 mile wide zone was given to the US for helping Panama gain independence
Panama Canal opened in 1914, crossroads to the world, US controlled the gate

6. Roosevelt US had many interests in Latin America
1904, Roosevelt Corollary
Allowed the US to be an international police power in the west
Faced tension and protest