1. Imperialism in Latin America

2. Imperialism
Imperialism - the extension of a nation’s power over other lands
New imperialism wanted more power over new lands unlike the old definition of imperialism which wanted the setup trading posts and missionaries
The cause for imperialism was mostly economic. Countries wanted to establish colonies abroad in order to gain natural resources in order to make products to export

3. The U.S. in Latin ‘Merica
The U.S. began to intervene in Latin American affairs in the late 1800’s
Jose Marti led a Cuban revolt against Spain and lost
U.S. declared war against Spain in 1898
U.S. supported a Panamanian rebellion in order to acquire land and build the Panama canal
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine gave the U.S. power to intervene in Latin American affairs
Dollar Diplomacy-U.S. invested in Latin American developments
Due to dollar diplomacy, U.S. military forces were sent to Latin America

4. Revolution in Mexico
Porfirio Diaz conservatively ruled Mexico from
He was supported by the upper class, but the working class declined under his rule
Francisco Madero overthrew Diaz and tried to balance the government but was ineffective
Pancho Villa raided northern Mexico during Madero’s rule
Emiliano Zapata gathered and army of peasants and redistributed land to the middle and working classes

5. Revolution in Mexico
The Mexican economy was damaged during the revolution
A new constitution was enacted in 1917 that put in many reforms that were fought for during the revolution
It established a new, democratic form of government
Land reform policies
Working reforms, minimum wage
The revolution also led to an increase in Mexican patriotism

6. Prosperity and Social Change
After 1870, Latin American prosperity increased due to their exports
They traded wheat, beef, coffee, bananas, sugar, and silver for finished goods from the U.S. and Europe
Latin American industrialization increased
Lower class remained poor, middle class grew
Increase in labor unions
Many Europeans immigrated to Latin America

7. José Marti Theodore Roosevelt Porfirio Diaz 1. WHERE 2. WHAT 3. WHEN
José Marti
Theodore Roosevelt
Porfirio Diaz
1. WHERE
Cuba
United States
Mexico
2. WHAT
Returned to Cuba to lead a revolt against Spanish rule
Supported rebellion that allows Panama to separate from Columbia and establish a new nation. U.S. was granted control of a 10 mile strip of land- this is where the US built the panama canal.
Created a conservative and centralized government. Ruler of Mexico
3. WHEN
1895
1903

8. Questions
What territories became protectorates to the United States after the Spanish American war? Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines Discuss the motivations of U.S. involvement in Latin America, considering the formation of the Panama Canal, Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, and Dollar Diplomacy? The U.S. became involved in Panama in order to create the Panama Canal which let them ship goods between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans much easier. They also enforced “Dollar Diplomacy” in order to gain strength and power through Latin America. Lastly, the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine ensured that American investments in Latin America would be protected.

9. Questions
What caused revolution in Mexico and discuss the role of Francisco Madero, Pancho Villa, and Emiliano Zapata? Cause: People wanted change because large landowners were supportive of dictators and only the elite were looked after. Madero: He tried to get balance and he pushed Diaz from power and allowed the revolution to open more. Villa: He had armed masses of bandits sweep the country side Zapata: He aroused the majority of peasants and began to seize and redistribute the estates of wealthy land owners

10. Questions
What changes resulted in Mexico from this revolution? It damaged the economy greatly, then the new constitution was established and the goal was political reform. It led to land reform for peasants and the constitution lead to a new government system being formed. The rights of workers were also improved and the country had a new found sense of patriotism. How did Latin American prosperity change around the early 1900’s? They began exporting goods such as coffee, bananas, and silver which led to an increase in Latin American industry. This provided many jobs for the working and middle classes which both grew.

11. Questions
What are some of the characteristics shared by middle class Latin Americans? They lived in cities and sought education and decent incomes. They also saw the U.S. as a model regarding industrialization. They wanted liberal reform, not revolution. After they got the right to vote, they began siding with landholding elites.

12. Profirio Diaz
Francisco Madero

13. Pancho Villa
Emiliano Zapata

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