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Imperial Presidents- Sanjana Ganti
William Howard Taft (1909-1912)
Foreign Policy Goals
Taft wanted to expand the American economy and do so by " secur[ing] markets and opportunities for American businessmen." (Burrell”).
Taft aimed to use the power of America's economy in order to globally advance the United states in foreign affairs
Countries he was Involved with
China
Japan (indirectly)
Nicaragua
Mexico
Dominican Republic
Foreign Policy
Dollar Diplomacy
Dollar diplomacy was the idea that "promoted foreign policy through trade and investment" (Textbook, p. 202).
He used Americas ecnomonic stability in order to "cocere countries into agreements to benefit the United States" (Burrell).
He paid off debts that the United States owed other countries in places like Central America and also tried to pay off other countries' debts. this prompted other nations (such as Nicaragua) to be indebted to the United States.
Dollar diplomacy shown through a political cartoon with Taft and Uncle Sam making a deal
Taft worked with the Chinese government and "attempted to bolster China’s ability to withstand Japanese interference and thereby maintain a balance of power in the region" (Burrell) through his dollar diplomacy policy
By pushing for the Open Door policy, Taft created tensions between countries in Asia, namely China and Japan
William McKinley (1896-1901)
Foreign Policy
Open Door Policy
The open door policy issued by McKinley stated the "American desire to place all commercial nations on an equal footing in China, unencumbered by discriminatory tariffs or other restrictions" (Gould).
Showed the support for independent China
The open door policy is still majorly important to US policy today
Spanish American War
McKinley had to end the Cuban - Spanish conflicts without the Spanish being harsh to the Cuban revolts
USS battleship Maine was sent to Cuba in order to protect the citizens living there and "demonstrate that the United States still valued Spain's friendship" (Gould).
After the explosion of the USS Maine battleship, The US and Spain entered a war that resulted in the Hawaiian islands' annexation as a part of the States.
The United States Won the War, and the victory resulted in the United States gaining the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines
Filipino revolt
The Filipino revolt occurred after the US obtained the country from Spain after the Spanish American War.
The war between the US and the Philippines lasted about 3 years and ended with massive bloodshed on both sides
Foreign Policy Goals
McKinley wanted all countries to have a part in the Chinese market and trade
McKinley wanted to promote high trade taxes (tarrifs) in order to boost the US Economy
Countries affiliated with
Philippines
Cuba
Spain
Guam
Puerto Rico
Theodore Roosevelt (1901 - 1908)
Foreign Policy
Big Stick Diplomacy
Derived from the African saying which translates to "speak softly and carry a big stick"
Big stick diplomacy refers to the ability to be harsh and use force but also make peace with countries at the same time
President Roosevelt agreed secretly to the "Japanese annexation of Korea -- in return the Japanese promised to keep their hands off China, Hawaii, and the Philippines" (TR's Foreign Policy).
The use of Big stick Diplomacy resulted in Roosevelt winning a Nobel Peace Prize and the "U.S. strengthened its position in Asia and the Pacific" (TR's Foreign Policy).
Big Stick Diplomacy also came into use when Roosevelt settled disputes between France and Germany over the country of Morocco
Foreign Policy goals
Roosevelt wanted to "expand U.S. power abroad" (TR's Foreign Policy) and keep the United States at the front line of world power.
Roosevelt wanted to keep "America strong and ready to defend its interests around the world" (TR's Foreign Policy).
Countries affiliated with
Germany
France
Japan
Woodrow Wilson (1913-1920)
Foreign Policy
Moral Diplomacy
Encouraged democracy around the world
Promoted a system based on principle rather than dishonestly and corruption
Wilson stated "that the United States hoped 'to cultivate the friendship and deserve the confidence' of the Latin American states, but he also emphasized that he believed 'just government' must rest 'upon the consent of the governed'"(Ambar, 2019).
Wilson sent in military to help countries such as Haiti in Central America to "restore order" (Ambar, 2019), as a way to promote moral diplomacy as well.
Wilsons take on moral diplomacy lead to issues with Mexico and eventually lead to battles in order to "secure a border area with the Mexican government" (Ambar, 2019).
The World War became more and more prominent and Wilson pulled the troops our of Mexico
Wilson soon declared war on Germany "after several American ships were sunk and the public release of the Zimmermann telegram" (Ambar,2019).
Foreign Policy Goals
Wilson wanted to establish a moral democracy based on ethics rather than the corrupt system that was in place before
Wilson wanted to support the nations that had the same beliefs as the United States and therefore would increase US influence
Countries involved with
Germany
Mexico
Haiti
