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Imperial Presidents, William McKinley image, Panama Canal, Monroe Doctrine…
Imperial Presidents
Woodrow Wilson
Moral Diplomacy
Wanted to contribute to foreign affairs morally, instead of self interest. Wanted to strengthen friendships and ties to countries, especially in Latin America
Encouraged self-determination, but only if democratic which caused some tension in Latin America
Could not allow newly established government to exist in Mexico, as it did not have approval from the people and was very authoritarian
Eventually helped weaken authoritarian rule, and recognized the new president immediately
Intercepted Zimmerman Telegram, which as an offer from Germany for Mexico to create joint alliance against the US
Solidified public opinion against Germany, no loss on Mexican-American relationship
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WW1
Was originally neutral in WW1, but did not give into German demands while selling products and supplies to the Allies
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End of Neutrality
Joined the Allies as "associated" and helped win the war, greatly contributed to the defeat of the Axis powers
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William Howard Taft
Dollar Diplomacy
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Actually aggravated and deteriorated some relations, as it was a further attempt to expand influence in the Americas
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Theodore Roosevelt
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William McKinley
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Panama Canal
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Supported Colombian revolution to gain land for canal, Panama
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Monroe Doctrine
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Came about after multiple run ins with European powers, stated that no influence from European Powers would be accepted in the Americas
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Initially set out to protect the Americas, eventually led to being used as reasoning for influencing Latin America countries
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