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New American DiplomacyTrade in Asia and Latin America
American Diplomacy in AsiaThe Open Door Policy
War erupted between China and Japan over Korea Korea was part of China
Japan easily defeated ChinaRussia was worried that Japan would take over
Japan had mastered western technology and industrySphere of Influence
Foreign nations controlled economic development such as railroad construction and mining.
Russia, France, Germany, and Britain also wanted land leases in China
The Boxer RebellionChinese societies organized to fight foreign
controlDecided to destroy “foreign devils” and
Chinese Christian ConvertsTook over foreign embassies in Peking and
TientsinKilled more than 200 foreigners8 countries intervenedChina had to pay a fine for causing the damage
to the other nations.
Roosevelt’s DiplomacySeptember 6, 1901
William McKinley assassinated by an anarchistTeddy Roosevelt took over as President
Roosevelt wanted to expand into other parts of the world
He wanted people to be aware of what was going on in other regions.
Balancing Power in the EastSupport Open Door
PolicyNegotiated an end to
the war between Japan and Russia
Roosevelt won the Noble Peace Prize
Relations with Japan were unsteady after peace treatyWanted more power in
Asia
The Panama CanalSpeak softly and
carry a big stickCreate a canal
between PanamaSave money and
time in shipping American materials
Panama CanalAcquiring the Canal Zone
Panama RevoltsHay-Pauncefote Treaty
United States had exclusive rights to build a canal in Central America
French started to build a canal, but didn’t have the money to finish the job
Feared losing the money from the canal
Did not like the Columbian rule
Small uprising in Panama
Did not like the President’s decision to aggressively take over the land.
Roosevelt CorollaryVenezuela defaulted on its debtUS would intervene in Latin America to help
maintain stabilityWanted to keep Europe out of the region
US helped with funding to keep Europe out of the region
Dollar DiplomacyWilliam Howard Taft created this programLess military aide and more help with Latin
American IndustryAmerican businesses would increase trade
and Latin American industryTook over loans to block European
Intervention
Woodrow Wilson Diplomacy in Mexico University Professor
and AuthorOpposed
Imperialism Interested in
domestic affairs rather than international issues
Mexican RevolutionForeigners owned much of the industryPeople rebelled in 1911Francisco Madero led the revolution
Killed by Victoriano HuertaHuerta was a brutal leaderWilson did not want to trade with Mexico
Wilson sends troopsAmericans arrested
in TampicoNo apology from
MexicoWilson wanted to
invadeAnti-American riots
broke out
Pancho Villa and guerillas invade New MexicoKilled 16 AmericansWilson sent 16,000
troops to find Villa