1. LESSON OBJECTIVES/ GOALS/ SWBAT
STANDARD(S): Students analyze the significant events in the founding of the nation.
LESSON OBJECTIVES/ GOALS/ SWBAT
Explain how Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy promoted American power around the world.
Describe how Woodrow Wilson’s missionary diplomacy ensured U.S. dominance in Latin America.

2. A BULLDOG ALWAYS
Commitment
Attitude
CARES
Respect
Encouragement
Safety

3. America as a World Power
Section 4
America as a World Power
The Russo-Japanese War, the Panama Canal, and the Mexican Revolution add to America’s military and economic power.
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4. America as a World Power4
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America as a World Power
Teddy Roosevelt and the World
Roosevelt the Peacemaker
Roosevelt does not want Europeans to control world economy, politics
1904, Japan, Russia dispute control of Korea
Roosevelt negotiates Treaty of Portsmouth:
- Japan gets Manchuria, Korea
- Roosevelt wins Nobel Peace Prize
U.S., Japan continue diplomatic talks
- pledge to respect each other’s possessions
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5. SECTION 4: AMERICA AS A WORLD POWER
Two events signaled America’s continued climb toward being the #1 world power
1) Roosevelt negotiated a settlement between Russia and Japan who had been at War – his successful efforts in negotiating the Treaty of Portsmouth won Roosevelt the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize
2) Construction of Panama Canal
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually

7. Guided Reading: Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” Diplomacy
American Action Taken
Consequences of that action
Treaty of Portsmouth is negotiated.
The Russo-Japanese War ended;
the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Roosevelt;
American prestige increased

8. Chapter 10 Section 4
A – What effect results of Roosevelt’s negotiations with the Japanese and Russians?
Japan received half of Sakhalin Island but no cash payment.
Russia agreed to let Japan take over Russian Interest in Manchuria and Korea.
In future years, the two nations continued diplomatic talks.
Roosevelt won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906.

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Panama Canal
U.S. wants canal to cut travel time of commercial, military ships
U.S. buys French company’s route through Panama
Negotiates with Colombia to build Panama Canal; talks break down
French company agent helps organize Panamanian rebellion
- U.S. gives military aid
U.S., Panama sign treaty; U.S. pays $10 million for Canal Zone
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13. Guided Reading: Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” Diplomacy
American Action Taken
Consequences of that action
US warships are used to ensure Panama’s independence.
Rights to build the canal, to control the canal zone, and to intervene in Panama gained by the US;
US-Latin American relations severely damaged

14. THE PANAMA CANAL
By the early 20th century, many Americans understood the advantages of a canal through Panama
It would greatly reduce travel times for commercial and military ships by providing a short cut between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
“The shortcut”

15. Constructing the Canal4
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continued Teddy Roosevelt and the World
Constructing the Canal
Construction of canal is one of world’s greatest engineering feats
- fight diseases, geographic obstacles
- at height, 43,400 workers employed
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16. BUILDING THE PANAMA CANAL 1904-1914
The French had already unsuccessfully attempted to build a canal through Panama
America first had to help Panama win their independence from Colombia – which it did
Construction of the Canal stands as one of the greatest engineering feats of all-time
Cost- $380 million Workers– Over 40,000 (5,600 died) Time – Construction took 10 years

17. Panama Canal

18. This view, provided by NASA, shows the thin blue line (canal) cutting across the middle of Panama

19. Almost 1,000,000 ships have passed through the canal, which became sole property of Panama in the year 2000

20. Chapter 10 Section 4
B – What problems did canal workers encounter in constructing the canal?
Builders fought disease and the difficult removal of soft volcanic soil.
They also had to clear brush and drain swamps.

21. Who built the Canal?

22. Guided Reading: Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” Diplomacy
American Action Taken
Consequences of that action
Panama Canal is built.
Travel time between Atlantic and Pacific reduced;
American prestige increased;
US-Latin American relations severely damaged

23. The Roosevelt Corollary4
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continued Teddy Roosevelt and the World
The Roosevelt Corollary
• Roosevelt fears European intervention if Latin America defaults
• Reminds Europeans of Monroe Doctrine, demands they stay out
• Roosevelt Corollary—U.S. to use force to protect economic interests
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Dollar Diplomacy
• Early 1900s, U.S. exercises police power on several occasions
• Dollar diplomacy—U.S. guarantees foreign loans by U.S. business – TAFT
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28. Guided Reading: Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” Diplomacy
American Action Taken
Consequences of that action
Roosevelt Corollary is adopted.
US adoption of Dollar Diplomacy;
US military intervene in Latin America, especially in Nicaragua

30. Woodrow Wilson’s Missionary Diplomacy4
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Woodrow Wilson’s Missionary Diplomacy
The Mexican Revolution
• Missionary diplomacy—U.S. has moral responsibility:
- will not recognize regimes that are oppressive, undemocratic
• Under dictator Porfirio Díaz, much U.S. investment in Mexico
• 1911, peasants, workers led by Francisco Madero overthrow Díaz
• General Victoriano Huerta takes over government; Madero is murdered
• Wilson refuses to recognize Huerta’s government
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31. Chapter 10 Section 4
C – Why did President Wilson refuse to recognize Huerta’s government?
Wilson was following his policy of missionary diplomacy.
He considered Huerta a murderer because he had ordered rebel leader Francisco Madero executed.

32. Intervention in Mexico4
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Intervention in Mexico
Huerta’s officers arrest U.S. sailors, quickly release them
Wilson orders Marines to occupy Veracruz
Argentina, Brazil, Chile mediate to avoid war
Huerta regime falls; nationalist Venustiano Carranza new president
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33. Veracruz Invasion

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Rebellion in Mexico
• Francisco “Pancho” Villa, Emiliano Zapata oppose Carranza
- Zapata wants land reform
- Villa a fierce nationalist
• Wilson recognizes Carranza’s government; Villa threatens reprisals
- Villa’s men kill Americans
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37. Guided Reading: Wilson’s “Missionary” Diplomacy American Action Taken
Consequences of that action
Wilson uses a minor incident with Mexico as an excuse to occupy Veracruz.
Deaths of at least 200 Mexicans;
US and Mexico brought to the brink of war

38. Chapter 10 Section 4 Guided Reading:
Wilson’s “Missionary” Diplomacy
American Action Taken
Wilson recognizes the Carranza government.
Consequences of that action
US comes into conflict with Pancho Villa

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Chasing Villa
• Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing leads force to capture Villa
• Carranza demands withdrawal of U.S. troops; Wilson at first refuses
• U.S. faces war in Europe, wants peace on southern border
- Wilson orders Pershing home
• Mexico adopts new constitution:
- government controls oil, minerals
- restricts foreign investors
• 1920, Alvaro Obregón new president; ends civil war, starts reforms
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41. Nationalized

42. Guided Reading: Wilson’s “Missionary” Diplomacy American Action Taken
Consequences of that action
Wilson refuses Carranza’s demand to withdraw US troops sent into Mexico to capture Villa.
Anti-American feeling in Mexico intensified;
Mexico nationalized oil and mineral resources,
adopts strict regulations on foreign investors