Chapter 7 - American imperialism (EXAM ll)

The Experiment in American Empire, 1865–1917

Big Stick diplomacy: __ believed the United States should negotiate peacefully but maintain strong military power.

Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy

Supported a powerful navy and a more active international role.

Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy

Panama Canal: ___ supported Panama's separation from Colombia in 1903 and secured a canal zone agreement. The canal opened in 1914.

Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy

Roosevelt Corollary (1904): Claimed the United States could intervene in Latin American countries experiencing serious instability or financial problems.

Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy

Great White Fleet: A voyage by American battleships around the world that demonstrated U.S. naval power.

Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy

Associated with President William Howard Taft.

Dollar Diplomacy

Used American loans and investments to expand U.S. influence abroad.

Dollar Diplomacy

Although presented as an alternative to military force, the United States sometimes sent troops to protect its financial interests.

Dollar Diplomacy

President Woodrow Wilson intervened in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution.

American intervention in Mexico

Wilson refused to recognize Victoriano Huerta after Huerta took power following Francisco Madero's murder.

American intervention in Mexico

U.S. troops occupied Veracruz in 1914.

American intervention in Mexico

After Pancho Villa raided Columbus, New Mexico, in 1916, Wilson sent General John J. Pershing and troops into Mexico.

American intervention in Mexico

The expedition failed to capture Villa and increased resentment toward the United States.

American intervention in Mexico