Teddy Roosevelt’s Square Deal

Roosevelt Corollary

• Addition to the Monroe Doctrine – emphasizes American presence in the world

Big Stick Diplomacy

• 1. use the military if needed

• 2. “Talk softly, but carry a big stick”

• a. be diplomatic, negotiate, but be ready to use force to get what you need if necessary.• b. protect American interests

in Latin America etc.

Square Deal

• A. Equal and fair treatment of consumers and citizens

• B. see progressive notes

Panama Canal• A. Columbia has control of that area of Panama

• B. U.S. will help Panama take back from Columbia

• 1. U.S. is granted the area needed to complete the canal for helping gain that region.

• 2. Project started by France

• 3. U.S. will control the flow of international goods from the Atlantic to Pacific Oceans.