Imperialism Presidents
by Rishi Kumra
William Howard Taft
(1909-1912)
Helped stabilize Latin American economies. This was helped by Taft's effort to make sure that the Open Door Policy was there.
Such as Haiti
Such as Honduras
It was trying to increase American investments in businesses and banks through the Caribbean and even Central America
Pushed America to invest in foreign countries as well. This was in hopes to improve American influence
Sometimes, dollar diplomacy didn't work so "big stick" and military invention was required.
William McKinley
(1896-1901)
Such as China
For example in Nicaragua in 1909
Spanish-American War
This was caused by Cuban resistance to Spain Rule. America had lots of money invested in Cuba and its sugar cane plantations.
Another cause was for the decleration of War by Mckinley on Spain was the explostion of the Maine
Cuba, Guan, and Puerto Rico came from the victory of American troops.
Open Door Policy
This brought lots of trade and economic opportunity, especially with China
McKinley also wanted to expand business and commerce to other parts of the World with America
Theodore Roosevelt
(1901-1908)
Big Stick Ideology
Depended on strong military to achieve America's goals.
Wanted to help other, weaker countries because part of it as that America can help "civilize" them.
Created the Panama Canal
Wanted to create a route from the Caribbean Ocean to the Pacific Ocean that goes through Central America.
Supported the rebellion happening in Panama
Woodrow Wilson
(1913-1920)
Moral Diplomacy
Wilson wanted the U.S. should spread their freedom and peace instead of trying to colonize and conquer more territories.
Also supported self-governing countries.
Wanted to be friends (allies even) with Latin America, supporting them using American militairy.
Wilson did intervene in the Dominican Republic, Mexico and the potential aggression of German or French people in Haiti.
