HW: Study for test on Monday
Castle Learning due on Monday
US became an imperialistic nation
Gained Guam, Puerto Rico, Philippines, and Cuba.
Exaggerated style of writing – used to persuade the US
to enter the war
“You provide the pictures, I’ll provide the war”
Open trade with China – equal among all nations.
Leads to Boxer Rebellion
One country taking over another country for raw
materials and markets.
The US warns other nations to stay out of the western
Hemisphere in order to protect newly independent
nations.
Roosevelt added to the Monroe Doctrine
The US would act as a police power in the western
hemisphere – Big Stick Policy.
US built the canal for shorter trip – opens up trade and
can protect newly acquired lands.
Using “dollars” or investing in Latin America to gain
power.
Using the threat of force (the navy) to gain power in
Latin America.
The unrestricted submarine warfare used by the
Germans.
Sinking of the Lusitania
Acts set up to punish people who spoke against the
government.
Wilson’s plan for peace – includes freedom of the seas,
no secret treaties, no barriers to trade- most important
thing – League of Nations.
Plan for peace
US DID NOT WANT TO JOIN!!!!!!!!!
Afraid it would lead us into future wars.
Established “Clear and Present danger.”
Northern Migration - availability of factory jobs.
Describe the conditions; explain the purpose of the
President’s policy
How did it protect the interests of the US?
Roosevelt Corollary
Big Stick Policy – using the navy as a threat of force to
keep power in Latin America.
Wilson’s 14 Points
The 14 points/League of nations – His plan for peace
after WWI – League of nations – US did not join, US
did not sign Versailles Treaty –unhappy with Wilson
about creating 14 points without the congress.
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