Theodore Roosevelts Imperialism APUSH DAY 63 Feb 12

Theodore Roosevelt’s Imperialism APUSH DAY 63 Feb. 12, 1014

Roosevelt enforces imperialism � Roosevelt wanted to build a canal in Panama to link the Pacific and Atlantic oceans � French company had acquired the rights to build the canal � In 1902, the U. S. bought the rights from the French Company

Conflict over Panama Canal 1. At the time, Panama was controlled by Colombia 2. Colombia opposed the Panama canal project 3. The French organized a Panama revolt against Colombia and U. S. ships aided them 4. The U. S. recognizes Panama as an independent country and puts Panamanian officials in power who support the canal 5. Treaty in 1904 gives the U. S. control over the canal and gives Panama $10 million

Price of the Panama Canal � U. S. spent over $350 million dollars � Over 45, 000 workers employed from the U. S. , Panama, Europe, and Asia � Workers faced difficult conditions ◦ Terrible working conditions (Constant Rain! Jungle! Snakes!) ◦ Terrible living conditions ◦ Yellow fever, malaria, pneumonia (over 80% hospitalized in one year) ◦ Many committed suicide ◦ Unequal treatment � Over 25, 000 workers died on the project

Theodore Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” Diplomacy � Roosevelt’s most famous quote was that he believed the U. S. should: “Speak softly and carry a big stick” ◦ This means, that the U. S. should try to negotiate, but use military force when necessary to get what they want

Roosevelt Corollary (1904) � To understand the Roosevelt Corollary, you need to understand the Monroe Doctrine (1823)… � The Monroe Doctrine (1823) stated: ◦ European attempts to colonize South America would be viewed by the U. S. as an act of the aggression requiring U. S. intervention � Roosevelt Corollary (1904) stated: ◦ U. S. has the right to intervene in Latin America whenever they feel U. S. interests may get violated

Effects of the Roosevelt Corollary (1904) � America assumes the role of an “international police power” � U. S. troops sent to Cuba, Panama, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Haiti � Overall, Roosevelt justifies it by saying that America’s mission is to spread civilization and help other countries, and keep out “unfriendly governments”

President William Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy” � After Roosevelt, William Howard Taft becomes President (1909) � Taft favored “Dollar Diplomacy” which meant that the U. S. would spend money abroad to ensure “stability” and “good relations”

Great thesis statements! � “Although the United States had no original intent of imperializing, in the late 1800 s America imperialized Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. This was a result of their desire for natural resources, military power, and competition with other European countries” � “The United States tried to imperialize in the late 1800 s in order to show that they could compete with other nations, to gain natural resources and markets, and to spread their religion. ”

More great thesis statements � “The United States tried to imperialize in the late 1800 s because they established Puerto Rico as a territory, invaded Cuba and established a military government, and went to war with the Philippines hoping to add them as a territory” � “Although the United States did not want to imperialize during Industrialization, they began to imperialize Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Hawaii for more natural resources, the demand for trade, and to expand their empire. ”

More great thesis statements � “Although the United States did not want to imperialize in the late 1800 s, President William Mc. Kinley who was president from 1897 -1901 was known for imperializing Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines, and other countries for the economic growth of the United States, to have a strong military, and to spread Americans’ beliefs and culture. ” � “Although the United States hesitated to imperialize other countries prior to the 1800 s, the changed their mind because they saw different countries as good military bases, markets full of resources, and great opportunity to spread Christianity and their ideology of superiority. ”

Timed Write- Next Week! � Your next DBQ on imperialism, will be in a timed-environment. This will be graded. � You will have a total of three days in class (maximum) to complete the DBQ. The DBQ will be open note, and open computer. ◦ Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (next week) � Tomorrow, will be a mix of content review and writing support so you can be as prepared as possible.

Imperialism DBQ Content Study Guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Who was William Seward and what was his approach to foreign relations? Why was the United States hesitant to imperialize prior to the 1890 s? Why did the United States begin to imperialize other countries? Who was President Mc. Kinley, and what were his views on imperialism? What happened between the United States and Hawaii in the 1890 s? Why did the United States go to war with Spain in 1898?

Imperialism DBQ Content Study Guide 7. Why was the United States interested in the Philippines? 8. What happened during the Spanish. American War? 9. What did the Teller Amendment say? 10. What did the Platt Amendment say? 11. What happened to Puerto Rico after the Spanish American war? 12. What happened to Cuba after the Spanish. American war? 13. What happened to the Philippines after the Spanish-American war?

Imperialism DBQ Content Study Guide 14. Describe what happened with the Panama Canal. 15. What was the Monroe Doctrine? 16. What was the Roosevelt Corollary? 17. What was the idea behind “Dollar Diplomacy? ” *If you have a Brinkley textbook, please bring it tomorrow*