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Evan Harris, Following the USS Maine explosion, McKinley led the U.S. into…
Evan Harris
William Howard Taft
Taft's foreign policy was characterized by "Dollar Diplomacy," which aimed to promote American financial interests abroad and encourage stability through economic investment, particularly in Latin America and East Asia.
Similar to Nicaragua, Taft's administration intervened in Honduras to protect American interests, particularly regarding the United Fruit Company.
Taft supported U.S. intervention in Nicaragua to protect American investments and stabilize the region. His administration sent U.S. troops to help maintain order during political unrest.
William Howard Taft was the 27th president of the United States, serving from 1909 to 1913.
William McKinley
his approach reflected the growing belief that the U.S. should play a larger role on the world stage
He sought to open markets for American goods, particularly in Asia.
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After defeating Spain, the U.S. took control of the Philippines, leading to the Philippine-American War as Filipinos fought for independence.
Guam was also ceded to the U.S. by Spain through the Treaty of Paris, becoming a strategic naval base.
Theodore Roosevelt
“Speak softly and carry a big stick.” His approach emphasized using military power to protect American interests and expand influence, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Roosevelt facilitated the construction of the Panama Canal, supporting Panama's independence from Colombia in 1903. The U.S. then gained control over the canal zone, significantly enhancing American naval and commercial power.
The U.S. also gained Puerto Rico after the Spanish-American War, establishing it as a territory with significant American control.
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921.
While Wilson's stated goals often included the promotion of democracy and self-determination, his interventions reflected a continuation of the U.S. imperialistic approach in the region.
Wilson intervened in Mexican affairs during the Mexican Revolution. He authorized military action against the Mexican general Victoriano Huerta and later sent troops to chase down Francisco "Pancho" Villa after Villa's raid on Columbus, New Mexico, in 1916.
In 1915, Wilson ordered U.S. troops to occupy Haiti to stabilize the country amid political unrest and to protect American interests. The occupation lasted until 1934.
Following the USS Maine explosion, McKinley led the U.S. into the Spanish-American War, which ultimately freed Cuba from Spanish control.
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