Page 131 #1-3 Restate the question.

#3 MUST be in complete sentences.

This completes complete Goal 6

Following war with Spain Trade with China became a major

concern Fearing that European imperial power

would gain control over China’s exports and markets

U.S. insisted on an Open Door Policy-leaving China open to the U.S. and other nations for trade and commerce.

Some Chinese nationalists wanted to end foreign influence in China.

The Boxers (nationalists) massacred 300 foreigners and Chinese Christians in 1900 launching their Boxer Rebellion.

The U.S. and other imperial powers sent troops to fight the Boxers and eventually put the rebellion down.

This event strongly reaffirmed keeping the Open Door Policy in China

Open Door Policy- US wanted a larger share in the China Market.

John Hay proposed that all nations be allowed to compete on equal terms; he was against the spheres of influence.› Region dominated and controlled by an

outside power That made the U.S. appear more

favorable to China.

Tension rose between America and Japan› Japan wanted to expand its influence in China

Japan won. Japan asked the U.S. to intervened. Teddy Roosevelt convince Russia and Japan to

sign the Treaty of Portsmouth to end the war. Japan gained ½ Sakhalen Island off the coast

of Siberia. Russia agreed to let Japan take over its

interests in Manchuria and Korea. Teddy Roosevelt won the Nobel Peace Prize

for his role in this.(1906)

America’s victory over Spain liberated Puerto Rican from Spanish rule

Becomes a commonwealth (1952) Foraker Act, 1900 – provided a civil

government, allowing the President of the U.S. appoint a governor.

The President received the power to appoint members of the legislative upper house of Puerto Rico.

Members of the lower house were elected.

1917- were granted more citizenship rights giving them greater control over their legislature.

1950- Puerto Rico drafted their own constitution.

1952- Puerto Rico became a commonwealth (could make its own laws and handle its own finances, while U.S. took care of defense and tariffs)

1903-U.S. government purchase the Panama route for $40 million

Pres. Roosevelt dispatched warships to the water off Panama to support the rebellion against Colombia

Panama declared its independence from Colombia

They immediately granted the U.S. control of a 10-mile wide canal zone; paid Panama $10 million plus $250,000/annual rent

Panama Canal opened August 15, 1914› More than 5,000 of the 35,000 workers die

during the construction of the canal from accidents or diseases.

The Monroe Doctrine was expanded.› Discouraged European intervention in the

Western Hemisphere Roosevelt Corollary – update the Monroe

Doctrine for economic imperialism The United States assume the role of

police power, restoring order and depriving other creditors’ intervening

This increase involvement became known as Roosevelt’s Big Stick Diplomacy

“Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.”

Following Roosevelt, William Taft sought› “Substitute money for bullets.”

Policy of using the United States government to guarantee loans made to foreign countries by U.S. businessmen

This created enemies among Latin American who opposed U.S. involvement

The U.S. should promote democracy and moral progress in the world.

He opposed imperialism The US shall not “seek one additional

foot of territory by conquest.” Instead U.S. would work to promote

“human rights, national integrity, and opportunity.”

Would Wilson change his mind?

Yes War was raging in Mexico. August 1914- Venustiano Carranza took

over the Mexican government. 1916- One of Carranza’s enemies,

Pancho Villa, crossed the Rio Grande and killed 18 people Americans in New Mexico.

President Wilson sent a force of 15,000 men to capture or kill Pancho Villa.

General John Pershing took 15, 000 men into Mexico to get Villa.

In their pursuit, they nearly caused a war with Mexico.

Pancho Villa was never caught. WWI took Wilson’s attention away from

Mexico.

Divide a piece of unlined paper into 4 squares. In 3, you will provide the information for

presidential diplomacy. Big Stick Dollar Moral/Mission

In the 4th, pick any Goal 6 Vocabulary word of your choice..

In each box you must have a visual representing the topic. Also, fully define in your own words the information. (For diplomacies, identify the president, describe the foreign policy, and then provide a quote of each president.)

US Possessions› Alaska› Philippines› Virgin Islands› Hawaii

US Protectorates› Cuba› Panama› Nicaragua› Dominican Republic

Color on a map of the world the influence of the US as of 1900. Create stripes of red and blue to show the Continental U.S.

In BLUE, color the U.S. PROTECTORATES.In RED, color the U.S. Possessions.

Be sure to label the places that you color on your map.