1. Foreign Policies of McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft, & Wilson
Presidents’ Beliefs

2. George Washington Neutrality Beliefs Non involvement
"steer clear of permanent alliances", noting that even temporary treaties or alliances were acceptable only under "extraordinary emergencies".
Country too weak to be involved in another war

3. Theodore Roosevelt Big Stick Diplomacy
“Speak softly and carry a big stick”
Big stick = military
International negotiations backed by threat of force
U.S. has moral responsibility to “civilize” weaker nations
Roosevelt Corollary (to Monroe Doctrine)
U.S. can use “international police power” in Latin America to prevent European nations from intervening
1901 – 1909

4. William Howard Taft Wanted to expand American trade Dollar Diplomacy
“Substituting dollars for bullets”
Maintain orderly societies abroad by increasing investments in foreign economies
Main Goals
Maintain Open Door to China
Preserve Stability in Latin America

5. Woodrow Wilson
Wanted Foreign Policy based on principles rather than materialism
“Moral Diplomacy”
Hoped to spread democracy, condemn colonialism, and promote peace
3rd Party Mediation of Conflicts
Nations would remain peaceful during mediation
Hoped "to cultivate the friendship" w/ LA
Help other nations achieve self-government eventually
U.S. model (democracy)

6. Franklin D. Roosevelt Good Neighbor Policy
The policy's main principle was that of non-intervention and non-interference in the domestic affairs of Latin America.
It also reinforced the idea that the United States would be a “good neighbor” and engage in reciprocal exchanges with Latin America