Teddy, Taft, and Wilson Unit 2 Lesson 5

Objectives  Review Span-Amer War: causes, events, and outcomes  Compare and contrast the foreign policies of Teddy, Taft, and Wilson.  Debate merits of US imperialism.

Warm Up  Why did America side with Cuba in its move for independence? – Shared struggle – Economics: trade, investment – Weyler’s Reconcentration – Yellow Journalists- Pulitzer, Hurst – deLome Letter & USS Maine

Review  What were the outcomes of the Spanish-American War?  Territory?  Power?  Influence?

Changing Foreign Policy  Teddy’s “Big Stick” – Modernize army, strengthen navy, active role in foreign affairs – Panama Canal (1903) 10 miles - $10m, $250K/yr for 99 yrs Canal Project – Roosevelt Corollary: US intervention in affairs if necessary.

Changing Foreign Policy  Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy” – Open door to Asia & stability in Latin America through US investment in foreign economies – Nicaraqua, Honduras, China

Changing Foreign Policy  Wilson’s “Moral Diplomacy” – Moral & legal standards guide decisions Not recognize “bad” or illegal govts – Troops to Haiti, Dom Republic, Mexico (1911 Revolution)

On the Race for Empire  Was imperialism justified? – Primary Source Analysis – Discussion Wheel Pro-Imperialism Anti-Imperialism 439C-836A-0FA7FA13E3A3

Closure  Was imperialism justified? Provide 3 pieces of evidence to justify your answer.