The Panama Revolution Roosevelts Corollary Essential Question How

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The Panama Revolution & Roosevelt’s Corollary

The Panama Revolution & Roosevelt’s Corollary

Essential Question How did Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy reflect American imperialism?

Essential Question How did Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy reflect American imperialism?

Opening Activity List the countries the United States gained in the SPAM War. How

Opening Activity List the countries the United States gained in the SPAM War. How would a person have to travel from Cuba to the Philippines? What would be an easier way? Predict what will happen.

Film Clip: Roosevelt’s Foreign Policy

Film Clip: Roosevelt’s Foreign Policy

Theodore Roosevelt Foreign Policy Also known as the Big Stick Policy Believed that the

Theodore Roosevelt Foreign Policy Also known as the Big Stick Policy Believed that the U. S. should ask first then use force or intimidation to get its way. Became known as the Big Stick Policy from a west African saying “Speak softly and carry a big stick” Describe the Big Stick Policy in your own words What do you think the U. S. “Big Stick” was?

 On the back of your notes, list all that you see. Who does

On the back of your notes, list all that you see. Who does each of the figures represent? Write one word to describe each of the figures. What is this cartoon about?

Reasons for a Canal The U. S wanted to build a canal to save

Reasons for a Canal The U. S wanted to build a canal to save time It took 14, 000 miles to get around South America A canal would cut the

“I took the isthmus” Roosevelt wanted to build a canal through Panama which was

“I took the isthmus” Roosevelt wanted to build a canal through Panama which was part of Columbia refused Panamanians rebelled against Columbia U. S supported them with its navy and marines Within 2 weeks, the U. S and Panama made a treaty to create a canal This event most clearly demonstrates Roosevelt’s Big Stick President Theodore Roosevelt at the groundbreaking of Policy the Panama Canal

Roosevelt and the Panama Canal 1. What do you think the ships in the

Roosevelt and the Panama Canal 1. What do you think the ships in the foreground represent? 2. What does the dirt Roosevelt is slinging on Bogata, Columbia symbolize? 3. Do you think the author supports or opposes the Panama Canal and imperialism?

Background: The Monroe Doctrine -1823 • Since the 1800 s, America believed they were

Background: The Monroe Doctrine -1823 • Since the 1800 s, America believed they were in “No more European charge/boss of Latin America. colonization No morein the • President James Monroe had issued a proclamation to Europe called “Monroe Doctrine” Western Hemisphere” European “No intervention from colonization in Europe if their American colonies wanted their the Western independence. ” Hemisphere.

 Who is the man in the center Who do the people on the

Who is the man in the center Who do the people on the right represent? Left? Who is the “boss” in this picture?

Roosevelt Corollary 1904 Added onto the Monroe Doctrine AKA: “Big Stick Policy”. TR said

Roosevelt Corollary 1904 Added onto the Monroe Doctrine AKA: “Big Stick Policy”. TR said to the world: “You can’t interfere in Latin America … but we can!” America will be “the international police force” of the Western Hemisphere Ask first and then use force if necessary

Pair-Share Compare and contrast the Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt’s Big Stick Policy.

Pair-Share Compare and contrast the Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt’s Big Stick Policy.

Wrap-Up Activity Directions: Use your notes and text book (Pg. 704 -709)to complete the

Wrap-Up Activity Directions: Use your notes and text book (Pg. 704 -709)to complete the comic strip.