1. U.S. Imperialism
The “New” Diplomacy

2. Monroe Doctrine
Cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere
U.S. warned Europe – no new colonies in Western Hemisphere
U.S. won’t interfere in Europe or with existing colonies
Any attempt by Europe to interfere in Western Hemisphere would be considered a threat to the peace and safety of the U.S.

3. Theodore Roosevelt’s “Big Stick Policy” - Defined
T.Roosevelt’s Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
U.S. would not allow foreign nations to collect debts by force
U.S. would intervene and collect the debts for them → U.S. acted as International Police Power
“Speak softly but carry a big stick; you will go far”

4. “Policeman of the Western Hemisphere” – Disadvantage? ( “Headaches”!)

5. Theodore Roosevelt and the “Big Stick” policy- Advantages. (The W. Hem
Theodore Roosevelt and the “Big Stick” policy- Advantages? (The W. Hem. Leader!)

6. Roosevelt Corollary Advantage
Roosevelt Corollary Advantage? Based on precedent of Monroe Doctrine; Shows US strength and leadership

7. Roosevelt and the Panama Canal – How can RC be used to solve problems?
Attempts to negotiate a deal with Colombia to build a canal through the province of Panama failed
Roosevelt supported an uprising in Panama by sending the US navy to park off the coast
Panama → once independent, signed agreement for US to construct canal

8. Construction of the Canal was an accomplishment of modern technology

9. Importance of the Canal – Advantages?
Move navy from ocean to ocean - no need for 2 ocean fleet
Greatly reduced the time for goods to be transported
US better able to protect its interests

10. Taft’s Dollar Diplomacy- Defined
Mildly expansionist
Depended on investors’ dollars rather than military power
Goal: to promote U.S. trade by supporting American businesses overseas (economic imperialism)

11. Examples of Dollar Diplomacy – Advantage? Disadvantage?
1911 – attempted to have American bankers included in international plan to invest in railroads in China
1912-Taft ordered Marines into Nicaragua when civil war threatened to prevent repayment of US bank loan
Perspective determines opinion…business supportive; anti- imperialists don’t like how it makes us look in the world!

12. Wilson’s Moral Diplomacy- Defined
A moral approach to foreign affairs
Opposed imperialism, the “big stick” and dollar diplomacy
U.S. would respect other nations’ rights and would support the spread of democracy
Goal: Do the right thing and lead by example

13. Examples of Moral Diplomacy- How did it solve problems?
In the Philippines- territorial status and promised independence
Puerto Rico- U.S. citizenship granted to Puerto Rican people; granted limited self-government
Panama Canal – Congress repealed law granting U.S. ships exemption from paying tolls

14. Moral Diplomacy failed- Disadvantages…
1915 – sent Marines into Haiti civil war
1917 – sent Marines into the Dominican Republic
In Mexico – “Watchful Waiting” – for government supporting civil rights & free elections
1914 – U.S. troops sent to occupy the Mexican port of Vera Cruz
1916 – Pancho Villa raided New Mexico, killing 19 Americans; Wilson sent forces into northern Mexico until 1917