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Imperial Presidents, Pavithra Karthikeyan - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Spain
        
        Spanish-American War
        
        After Spain had refused to grant Cuban rebels independence, the Americans viewing them similarly to the early American Patriots, and the Maine was allegedly blown up by a Spanish mine, the US and Spain declared war on each other
        
        The US defeats Spain, acquiring Guam and Puerto Rico and buying the Philippines in the Treaty of Paris
      - Cuba
      - Guam
      - Puerto Rico
      - The Philippines
        
        After America had taken control of the Philippines, the Filipinos violently rebelled against US rule; in response, they were placed in concentration camps and US soldiers were ordered to "kill and burn" as many Filipinos as they could
      - China
    - - Aimed to provide new foreign markets for American businesses
      - Did not seek to claim any territory in China, only seeked free trade
- - - - Haiti
        
        Sent troops to Haiti to guard against potential European aggression
        
        Coerced Haiti into signing an agreement which gave the US control over its financial and foreign affairs
      - Mexico
        
        Used the military to support Venustiano Carranza in taking control
        
        When Carranza's government was slow to deliver on reforms, Wilson supported Francisco Villa
        
        After Villa had raided the American town of Columbus, a "punitive expedition" was sent out, but was unsuccessful at capturing Villa
      - Germany
        
        Declared war on Germany during World War 1; Pershing took control of the American Expeditionary Force in France after the unsuccessful hunt for Villa
    - - "never again seek one additional foot of territory by conquest"; instead promote "human rights, national integrity, and diplomacy"
      - Used military influence to guide Latin America in the direction he thought to be best
- - - - Nicaragua
        
        Troops were dispatched to make sure a pro-American government was formed
      - China
        
        Worked toward expanding economic opportunities
      - Mexico
        
        American business leaders had large investments in Mexico's industries
    - - Rather than using military power for greater influence, he aimed to gain greater influence through investments
        
        Many American investments were made in businesses and banks in Central America and the Caribbean
        
        Military force, though not used as prevalently, was still used sometimes
- - - - Japan
        
        Intervened in the Russo-Japanese war, convinced both sides to sign a peace treaty
        
        Prejudice against Asians later became prevalent on the West Coast of the US
        
        The San Francisco School Board banned Asians from attending public schools; Japan angrily retaliated
        
        Roosevelt negotiated a "Gentlemen's Agreement" with Japan: the school board would end segregation policies and Japan would limit emigration to the US in return
      - Puerto Rico
        
        A civil government was established in Puerto Rico; a governor and some of its legislature were appointed
        
        Despite an American government being established, which was partly decided by Puerto Ricans' votes, Puerto Ricans were not given the same rights as other US citizens
      - Cuba
        
        The Platt Amendment limited rights of Cubans, effectively having it unofficially under US control
        
        American approval was needed to sign treaties, Cuba needed to lease naval stations to the US, the US had the "right to intervene' in Cuba
    - - "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far"
      - Panama Canal
        
        Bought by the US for $40 million
        
        The US interfered when Colombia demanded too much to purchase the necessary land; supported a Panamanian uprising and gained control
      - Believed America needed a strong military to "civilize" other nations
        
        Roosevelt Corollary
        
        updated Monroe Doctrine for age of expansionism and economic influence
        
        Should Europeans try to use force to intervene in Latin America, the US would act as a "police force"
        
        Latin Americans disagreed with the belief that they could not police themselves; the Roosevelt Corollary was thought of as being too aggressive