A New Arena The Election of 1900 The Election of 1900 –Democrat: William Jennings Bryan Imperialism large issue Imperialism large issue –Republican: William McKinley Avoided issue of imperialism Avoided issue of imperialism –McKinley wins easily Changed from isolationist to imperialist Changed from isolationist to imperialist

The Big Stick Roosevelt takes over Roosevelt takes over –McKinley was shot by an anarchist Believed great power came with great responsibility Believed great power came with great responsibility –“Speak softly and carry a big stick”

The Panama Canal 1890s, US attempted to build a canal through Nicaragua 1890s, US attempted to build a canal through Nicaragua –Too costly Attempted to lease land from Colombia Attempted to lease land from Colombia –Colombia would not agree, Roosevelt helped Panama rebel Roosevelt defended his big stick policy Roosevelt defended his big stick policy –He helped get the canal built faster Which would benefit all of society Which would benefit all of society

The Big Stick Venezuela Venezuela –Venezuela owed money to Britain and Germany They set up a blockade until Venezuela paid They set up a blockade until Venezuela paid –Americans felt the need to defend the Monroe Doctrine Roosevelt pushed for arbitration Roosevelt pushed for arbitration Roosevelt Corollary Roosevelt Corollary –US had right to intervene to stabilize Latin American countries –Started idea of dollar diplomacy US gave money to in the form of loans to keep peace US gave money to in the form of loans to keep peace

The Balance of Power in East Asia China and the Open Door China and the Open Door –Europe was trying to control Chinese trade –Open Door Policy – promote equal trade with China for all Boxer Rebellion Boxer Rebellion –Boxers – secret Chinese society to oust foreign control Boxers fought against Westerners Boxers fought against Westerners Sec. of State Hay persuaded other countries to keep peace in China Sec. of State Hay persuaded other countries to keep peace in China

The Balance of Power in East Asia Russo-Japanese War Russo-Japanese War –Clash over Korea in 1904 –Roosevelt helped make peace Treaty of Portsmouth Treaty of Portsmouth –Ended Russo-Japanese War –Altered balance of power Exemplifies Roosevelt’s ideas of using arbitration, not war Exemplifies Roosevelt’s ideas of using arbitration, not war