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Imperial President
Woodrow Wilson
(1913 - 1920)
Revolution in Mexico
The Mexican Revolution started in 1910, when liberals and intellectuals began to challenge the regime of dictator Porfirio Díaz who was violating the principles and ideals of the Mexican Constitution of 1857.
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Germany
The United States declared war upon Germany. After General John J. Pershing was hunting for Francisco Villa, he took command of the American Expedition Force in France.
Mexico
Moral Diplomacy
Moral diplomacy is the system in which support is given only to countries whose beliefs are analogous to that of the nation.
It was used by Woodrow Wilson to support countries with democratic governments and to economically injure non-democratic countries (seen as possible threats to the U.S.).
Foreign Policy Goals
Believed America should spread peace and democracy rather than colonizing foreign countries
Believed other nations should also be able to be self-governing
America continued to use the military force is Latin America
Wished to create a new friendship with Latin America
William Howard Taft
(1909 - 1912)
Dollar Diplomacy
He believed the U.S. should invest in other economies to increase American influence
Continued Roosevelt's foreign policy without as much aggression
Was created to ensure the financial stability of a region while protecting and extending U.S. commercial and financial interests
Taft also attempted to promulgate Dollar Diplomacy in China, where it was even less successful, both in terms of U.S. ability to supply loans and in terms of world reaction.
The dismal failure of Dollar Diplomacy—from its simplistic assessment of social unrest to its formulaic application—caused the Taft administration to finally abandon the policy in 1912.
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Mexico
Nicaragua
Dominican Republic
China
Theodore Roosevelt
(1901 - 1908)
Big Stick Ideology
"speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.
Canal Diplomacy
The U.S. used the "big stick" during Canal Diplomacy, the questionable diplomatic actions of the U.S. during the pursuit of a canal across Central America. Both Nicaragua and Panama featured canal related incidents of Big Stick Diplomacy.
Roosevelt corollary
Japan and Roosevelt
Roosevelt intervened the Russian-Japanese war and made both parties sign a peace treaty
Anti-Asia sentiment on the West coast caused problems in relations with Japan
San Francisco school boards banned Asians from attending their schools and cause Japan to increase their anger towards America and decided to fight for its immigrants.
Roosevelt disagreed with the school board's decision and negotiated a gentlemen's agreement where they pledged to end segregation policies. In return, Japan would limit the emigration of citizens to the US
Latin America's response
Some disagreed with Roosevelt's belief that they were unable to police themselves
Many people didn't like America being the Police force
Updated the old Monroe Doctrine for the new age of expansionism and economic influence
European violence against Latin America would lead the US to intervening to keep peace
Acted as a police force to keep the Western Hemisphere free from the Eastern Hemisphere
William McKinley
(1896 - 1901)
Spanish-American War
Spain was not able to resolve conflicts with Cuba and also sunk the USS Maine. This was a key factor leading to the war.
The US won the war and obtained Guan, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, as part of the Treaty of Paris, the war was officially ended.
The US also Purchases the Philippines from Spain for 20 Million dollars, as per the Treaty of Paris
Filipino Revolt
A grassroots insurgency broke out in the Philippines led by Filipino nationalist Emilio Aguinaldo.
McKinley responded by sending thousands of American marines and sailors to the islands. This action engaged the nationalists in a bloody war that left the United States open to atrocity charges similar to those lodged against Spain in its dealings with Cuba and the concentration camps.
The war lasted until 1902, and before it was over, it claimed the lives of more than 5,000 Americans and some 200,000 Filipinos.
Open Door Policy
The U.S. wanted to gain trading partnerships with China. They didn't want to overpower or take-over China
New trading partnerships with China would increase the U.S. Economy greatly
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Philipines
Puerto Rico
Spain
Guam
