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Politics of the Progressive Era (Roosevelts Big Stick Diplomacy (Attempt…
Politics of the Progressive Era
Roosevelts Big Stick Diplomacy
Attempt to make peaceful resolutions, but use force if necessary.
Promoted the U.S. as a world power
Passed the Open Door Policy with China
Extension to the Monroe Doctrine where the U.S. could engage in international affairs
The term "Big Stick Diplomacy" comes from the idea of America negotiating peacefully but using the 'big stick', or the military, if necessary
Broke the tradition of non-involvement in global affairs
Taft's Dollar Diplomacy
Foreign policy whereby the U.S. would "pay" for political and economic influence in Latin American and Caribbean countries
Wilson used Taft's foreign policy to develop military intervention in the Caribbean to back American investments
Wanted to promote U.S. business interests while also helping stability with his foreign policy
Led to intervention in Nicaraguan financial affairs
Wilson's Moral Diplomacy
Emphasis on Democratic ideals
Idea that America should influence other nations with their immense economic power
Wanted to reverse the idea that the U.S. was involved in self-interested imperialism, but rather they wanted to support the spread of Democracy
Led to Wilson repealing many acts that he deemed unfair.
Jones Act granted Filipinos self-government and independence
Conciliation treaties, where nations would settle disputes through international commisions
Bull Moose Party
Because Americans were split in the 1912 election, Roosevelt decided to form his own progressive party
Because Roosevelt actually pulled a surprising amount of votes, he was the reason Wilson won. He pulled many of the Republican votes, causing the Democrats to edge out the victory.
His platform was built on New Nationalism, with more govt intervention, women's suffrage, and social welfare. He wanted to limit big businesses, end corruption, and support small business
Although this party ultimately lost the election, the ideas of New Nationalism persisted in the country. Roosevelt's idea that the government needs to help the nation persisted, evident through the New Deal following the Great Depression.