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Imperial Presidents - Alan Bribiesca, mexico, (1909-1912) - Coggle Diagram
Imperial Presidents - Alan Bribiesca
Theodore Roosevelt
(1901-1908)
Big Stick Diplomacy
"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far"
Idea to negotiate carefully/peacefully while also having enough strength to combat in case things go wrong
Roosevelt helps settle the Russo-Japanese War through the Treaty of Portsmouth
Discrimination against Japanese immigrants on the West angers Japan
Japan limits American emigration as a result of Roosevelt opposing the end of segregation
America buys Panama route for $40 million
Panama Canal
Facilitates trade and military security for American territories in the Asia-Pacific
Navy now holds more control over both the Atlantic and Pacific
Creates a shorter, faster, more efficient way for ships to move from the Caribbean to the Pacific
Roosevelt Corollary
Addition to the Monroe Doctrine which states that the US will protect the Western Hemisphere from European colonialism
America is now seen as the police force of the Western Hemisphere, which makes other countries resent the US.
Latin American countries see this as a way of saying that they cannot protect themselves
(not very happy)
Woodrow Wilson
(1913-1920)
Moral Diplomacy
Support is only given to countries with similar/agreeing ideologies
Goals
America should spread democracy, and peace through a peaceful approach
Mexican Revolution
Mexican General Victoriano Huerta supports American investment, which should have been enough for the US to recognize him as leader of Mexico under this diplomacy
However, Wilson sees Huerta's government as unethical and undeserving, so the US backs his opposition
Declares war on the German Empire.
Sends troops and support to fight against Germany during World War I.
William McKinley
(1897-1901)
Spanish-American War
Apr 21, 1898 – Dec 10, 1898
Battles in Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba, Philippines, Caribbean Sea, and the Asia-Pacific Islands
Starts as America sees Spanish rule in Cuba as oppressive and after the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor.
Treaty of Paris
America aquires the Phlippines after Filipinos and American troops fight against Spanish troops, which surrendered shortly after. A purchase of 20 million dollars gives America the Philippines.
Opposition by Filipinos against US rule is evident. Filipinos conduct guerilla warfare
Guam and Puerto Rico become American territories
Hawaii is annexed by the United States
Ends the war
Open Door Policy
Argued fo equal privileges among countries trading with China. America did not seek to establish colonies in China, it just waned free trade in order to bring new markets into the US economy
William Howard Taft
Dollar Diplomacy
Similar to Roosevelt's, however this diplomacy seeks for a less aggressive approach
America should expand its influence by getting involved in foreign economy
Banks and businesses in Nicaragua have American involvement. America supports the overthrow of current government for a more American-friendly one.
Nicaraguans attempt an insurrection but they are quickly suht down by US Marines sent by Taft.
Dismisses Japan's attempt of buying land in Mexico
Taft's Lodge Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine shuts down Mexico's plan
America tries to help China act against Japanese military presence.
Succesful at first
Eventually, America attempts to gain influence in China by involving Amercan Businesses in Manchuria. This is faced with opposition by Russia and Japan.
Plan collapses
(1909-1912)
