Theodore Roosevelt and Imperialism

US Relations with China

-> European nations created spheres of influence in China
-> The U.S. was very interested in potential markets

Open Door Policy (1899)

Statement of U.S. foreign policy toward China issued by U.S. Secretary of State John Hay. The policy proposed to keep China open to trade with all countries on an equal basis.

Boxer Rebellion (1900)

An uprising in China directed against foreign influence. It was suppressed by an international force of some eighteen thousand soldiers, including several thousand Americans.

Theodore Roosevelt

->26th President of the United States
-> Became President after McKinley was assassinated
->"Speak softly and carry a big stick"
->agreed with Monroe Doctrine

Monroe Doctrine (1823)

an American foreign policy opposing interference in the Western hemisphere from outside powers

Roosevelt Collorary (1904)

The U.S. would use the military to settle disputes and protect American influences in Latin America

Panamanian Revolution (1903)

Panamanian's eager to rebel when Columbia refused America's proposal to buy land for the Panama Canal.

How did the US affect the Panamanian revolution?

US naval forces aided in the revolution; helped install US friendly government

Panama Canal

a ship canal 40 miles long across the Isthmus of Panama built by the United States (1904-1914)

Rough Riders, San Juan Hill

Theodore Roosevelt formed the Rough Riders (volunteers) to fight in the Spanish- American War in Cuba. They charged up San Juan Hill during the battle of Santiago. It made Roosevelt popular, prepared him on the national stage for future presidency.