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Imperial Presidents, Taft, \ (Countries Involved With:, *Foreign Policy…

- - - - The Spanish-American War brought the cession of Spanish territories
      - Claimed after the Spanish-American War
      - Acquired with Puerto Rico from Spain
      - Claimed during presidency
    - - Spanish American War
        
        Led America into war with Spain, leading to claiming their colonies from their defeat
      - Open Door Policy of China
        
        Advocated for equal trading rights in China to prevent power from trade
    - - Economic Growth
        
        Wanted to acquire oversea territories and secure American goods
      - Military Presence
        
        Wanted to establish a strong military in key locations to build power
- - - - Countries Involved With:
        
        Supported Panama's independence to start construction of the Panama Canal
        
        Still governed after the Spanish-American War
        
        Managed debt to prevent European mingling
      - Key Policies
        
        Big Stick Diplomacy
        
        Believed to negotiate peacefully, but also have a strong military for support
        
        Roosevelt Corollary
        
        Extension of the Monroe Doctrine, stating that America could involve themselves in Latin America for benefit
      - Key Policy Goals
        
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        Roosevelt wanted to grow global power
        
        Economic Growth
        
        Wanted to open more markets for profitable goods