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Foreign Policy through WWI

This chapter explores the evolution of U.S. foreign policy during the early 20th century, focusing on Teddy Roosevelt's "speak softly and carry a big stick" approach, which encompassed significant actions such as the Panama Canal construction and the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine. It also delves into Taft's "Dollar Diplomacy," emphasizing American trade and investment, and Wilson's moralistic approach, highlighted by interventions in the Mexican Revolution and the desire to promote democracy and reform.

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Foreign Policy through WWI

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  1. Foreign Policy through WWI AP US History Chapter 22 Mrs.D’Errico

  2. Roosevelt IDEALS: “Speak softly and carry a big stick” • ACTIONS: • Panama Canal • Roosevelt Corrollary to Monroe Doctrine • Open Door Policy • Russo-Japanese War • Gentleman’s Agreement • Rook-Takahira Agreement

  3. William Howard Taft • IDEALS: • “Dollar Diplomacy” ACTIONS: U.S. political influence would follow American trade and investment Ex. United Fruit Company Controlled economic and political aspects of Honduras and Nicaragua

  4. Woodrow WIlson • IDEALS: • “Moralism” • American economic expansion accompanied by democratic principles and Christianity was a civilizing force in the world • ACTIONS: • 1911 Mexican Revolution • Overthrow of corrupt dictatorship of Porfirio Dias • Francisco Madero had won wide support by promising democracy and economic reform for millions of peasants • 1914 Madero ousted by Gen Vitoriano Huerta • April 1914 Americans invade at Veracruz • ABC Powers

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