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Imperialism Latin America

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Imperialism Latin America

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  1. Latin American Colonies and Independence

  2. Social Classes

  3. WATCH in Nearpod

  4. U.S. Imperialism in Latin America

  5. Monroe Doctrine 1823 • No European nation may occupy the Western Hemisphere = act of war = US will retaliate.

  6. Spanish rule in Cuba

  7. Valeriano “The Butcher” Weyler’s “Reconcentration” Policy

  8. Spanish – American War • Cuba wanted independence from Spain. • Asked US for intervention • US declined – isolationism • Cuban rebels attacked US owned sugar plantations

  9. Remember the Maineand to Hell with Spain!

  10. The Spanish-American War (1898):“That Splendid Little War”

  11. Watch in NearPod

  12. Cuban Independence Platt Amendment(1903) • Cuba was not to enter into any agreements with foreign powers that would endanger its independence. • The U.S. could intervene in Cuban affairs if necessary to maintain an efficient, independent govt. • Cuba must lease Guantanamo Bay to the U.S. for naval and coaling station. • Cuba must not build up an excessive public debt.

  13. Panama

  14. Theodore Roosevelt • Issue with transporting naval ships from Cuba to the Philippines. • Need a short cut.

  15. Panama Canal TR in Panama(Construction begins in 1904)

  16. Panama revolts from Colombia = independent country =create new contract with US and Panama = benefits US US starts the revolution = illegal

  17. Watch in NearPod

  18. Panama Canal • Opened in 1914 • Waterway built by U.S. connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans • Expanded U.S. political and economic influence

  19. Roosevelt Corollary 1905 • Theodore Roosevelt’s extension of Monroe Doctrine • Gave U.S. right to intervene in Latin America • “International Police Power” in the Western Hemisphere

  20. “Speak Softly,But Carry a Big Stick!”

  21. “The Monroe Doctrine,” 1896

  22. Sphere of Influence

  23. Improve financialopportunities for American businesses. Use private capital tofurther U. S. interestsoverseas. Therefore, the U.S. should create stability and order abroad that would best promote America’s commercial interests. Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy”

  24. Watch in NearPod

  25. Wilson’s “Moral Diplomacy” • The U. S. shouldbe the conscienceof the world. • Spread democracy. • Promote peace. • Condemn colonialism.

  26. U. S. Interventions in Latin America: 1898-1920s

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