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Imperial Presidents - Coggle Diagram
Imperial Presidents
Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1908)
Big Stick Ideology
"Carry a big stick"
Believed having a powerful military force, diplomatic solutions could be achieved and war could be avoided
Preventing conflicts in areas such as Latin America and the Carribean Islands
US took control of the Dominican Republic to help manage debt
Prevented the Russo-Japanese war by convincing both sides to sign a peace treaty
Problems in Japan include the segregation policies implemented and rising conflict with the Russians
This policy supported diplomacy and allowed for peace to be achieved without the need for violence, as people would be intimidated by large military strength
United States, with their military strength, gain many advantages
They also are able to trade overseas with more security
The US Navy was able to deploy troops overseas and gain control of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, two main bodies of water
They are able to distribute their troops and offer protection to its territories such as Hawaii and the Carribean
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William Howard Taft (1909-1912)
Dollar Diplomacy
Goal was to increase the amount of American investments economic power to use and create financial stability
A form of economic imperialism
Stabilized the Dominican Republic as they had a lot of debt to pay off
Invested in things like building or infrastructure in territories they owned
This also tried to prevent European intervention in their regions
Took over revenues in multiple nations (Dominican Republic is one)
Stabilized the government in Nicaragua
Tried to help China against Japan's increasing military strength
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William McKinley (1896-1901)
Open Door Policy
Main goal was to ensure equal trading rights and give everyone access to the market
The US implemented this in China so they could trade freely with them
Wanted access to Chinese markets and open them to more countries
They hoped to diversify the market for their own economic interests
allowed for more financial stability and helped the US in the Spanish-American War
With this policy, and new found wealth, the US set up many naval bases in their new territories
The US gained territories after the Treaty of Paris was signed which officially declared the end of the Spanish-American War
Due to the alarming growth of other nations that established markets in China, the US didn't want to be left behind and lose access to the valuable resources China could provide them
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Woodrow Wilson (1913-1920)
Moral Diplomacy
Emphasized that democracy will help a nation prosper and nations that follow democracy will be able to sustain and maintain themselves
Aimed to spread democracy throughout nations to achieve peace
It is unlike Dollar Diplomacy, which only focuses on economic interests while this one contains political interests
US left a lasting impact on Mexico which guided and influenced their politics to shift to democracy
He supported Carranza, who was a leader that leaned more towards democratic principles
US took control of the Dominican Republic and controlled its finances and maintained economic stability
His ideals were not to benefit economic interests but he still protected businesses
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