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1 Industrial Revolution Latin America Was the acquisition of the Panama Canal Zone an act of justifiable imperialism? Does the need for self-defense give the US the right to interfere in the affairs of Latin America? Unit 1 Industrial Revolution

2 Foreign Policy INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION I.Overview II.Entrepreneurs III.Labor IV.Westward Expansion V.Empire A.Imperialism B.War C.Latin America

3 Puerto Rico INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION I.Overview II.Entrepreneurs III.Labor IV.Westward Expansion V.Empire A.Imperialism B.War C.Latin America After the Spanish American War, Puerto Rico remained under military rule. Foraker Act gives the US power to establish a civil government by appointing a governor and part of the legislature. Did not become full citizens.

4 Panama INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION I.Overview II.Entrepreneurs III.Labor IV.Westward Expansion V.Empire A.Imperialism B.War C.Latin America 1902. After a French Canal company goes bankrupt during construction, the US buys the equipment and begins negotiations with Columbia. Columbia’s senate rejects a deal to lease the canal zone. The US encourages a revolution with marines landing to prevent Columbia from stopping the rebels. After three days, Panama gains independence and the US gains complete sovereignty over a 10 mile wide canal zone.

5 The Canal INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION I.Overview II.Entrepreneurs III.Labor IV.Westward Expansion V.Empire A.Imperialism B.War C.Latin America https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Pv0upmpPw3c https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Pv0upmpPw3c

6 Monroe Doctrine INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION I.Overview II.Entrepreneurs III.Labor IV.Westward Expansion V.Empire A.Imperialism B.War C.Latin America 1823. Monroe Doctrine declared the Western Hemisphere off-limits to further colonization by European nations. Latin American countries were strapped with high interest loans from Europe The US becomes fearful that Europeans may intervene to collect the loans—Dominican Republic.

7 The Roosevelt Corollary INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION I.Overview II.Entrepreneurs III.Labor IV.Westward Expansion V.Empire A.Imperialism B.War C.Latin America After the Spanish-American War the Monroe Doctrine was no idle threat anymore Roosevelt threatens military force against any European intervention. Latin American nations did not look upon this favorably since it threatened their sovereignty.

8 Dollar Diplomacy INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION I.Overview II.Entrepreneurs III.Labor IV.Westward Expansion V.Empire A.Imperialism B.War C.Latin America President Taft deepened America’s interest in Latin American through “dollar diplomacy” Promote US economic interests by buying out European loans. By 1914 Americans had invested more than 1.6 billion in Latin America building mines, railroads, and banana and sugar plantations. US intervenes in Nicaragua to maintain a pro-American government

9 Moral Diplomacy INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION I.Overview II.Entrepreneurs III.Labor IV.Westward Expansion V.Empire A.Imperialism B.War C.Latin America President Wilson criticizes earlier foreign policy and appoints Anti-Imperialist William Jennings Bryan as Secretary of State. 1915 Wilson sends marines to Haiti to protect American interests. Marines did not leave until 1934.

10 Mexican Revolution INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION I.Overview II.Entrepreneurs III.Labor IV.Westward Expansion V.Empire A.Imperialism B.War C.Latin America Porfirio Diaz’s rule had benefited the Mexican elite and foreign investors Francisco Madero leads the opposition to his rule— Mexican Revolution Emiliano Zapata in the south Francisco “Pancho” Villa Madero comes to power in 1911, but is overthrown and executed by Victoriano Huerta in 1913

11 US Intervention INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION I.Overview II.Entrepreneurs III.Labor IV.Westward Expansion V.Empire A.Imperialism B.War C.Latin America Wilson is reluctant to support Huerta and then provides arms to his enemies after the Tampico Incident Germany sends arms to Huerta, so the US captures Veracruz and Huerta flees to Spain. Venustiano Carranza comes to power with US support, but Villa and Zapata oppose him. Pancho Villa attacks American towns. US military crosses into Mexico failing to capture him for nearly a year. 1917 A new constitution that contains the ideas of the revolutionaries

12 Might, Money and Morals INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION I.Overview II.Entrepreneurs III.Labor IV.Westward Expansion V.Empire A.Imperialism B.War C.Latin America If you were president what approach would you use in your foreign policy?


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