Becoming a World Power 1872 - 1912

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Becoming a World Power 1872 - 1912

• Chapter 12 Notes

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The Impact Today

• We still rely on our navy.
• Puerto Rico is a common wealth of the United
  States.
• Panama Canal still used today.

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Imperialistic Vision

• Desire for new markets
• Feeling of cultured superiority (might makes
  right)
• Economic and military competition
• New Manifest Destiny

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Pacific Imperialism

• Mathew Perry 1852 in Japan

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Hawaii

• Queen Liliuokaloni
• Economic interests

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Modern Navy

• U.S becoming more involved in foreign affairs.
• Alfred T. Mahan The influence of Sea Power upon
  History. 1660-1783

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Spanish American War (1898)

• Maine
• Yellow Journalism
• Philippines/ Guam/ Cuba/ Puerto Rico
• 12/10/1898 Treaty of Paris
• Cuba's (Platt Amendment)
• No foreign treaties
• Naval stations
• Low debt maintained
• U.S. intervention allowed

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New American Diplomacy

• Roosevelt Rises to Power
• Famous for war
• William McKinley shot by Leon Czalgosy
• Energetic
• Wanted a world power
• 26th president (R) 1901-1909

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New American Diplomacy

• Open Door Policy
• Trade with China
• Boxer Rebellion
• The Panama Canal

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New American Diplomacy

• Roosevelt Corollary
• Extension of the Monroe Doctrine
• Big Stick Diplomacy
• Speak softly but carry a big stick
• Dollar Diplomacy (President Taft)
• Business leaders helping Latin American industry.