[Unit 3 Study Guide] New American Diplomacy

It means to show presence of big power.

What did TR's expression "speak softly and carry a big stick" mean?

United states had a duty to shape "less civilized" corners of Earth.

What did Theodore Roosevelt believe was America's duty?

International force with US troops

What ended the Boxer Rebellion?

Area where foreign nation control economic development/key industry

What is a sphere of influence?

Not conquest but commerce

What was America's primary interest in Asia?

Idea to keep Europe out of America, they increase trade, this help Latin/Central America get profit to pull themself out of poverty.

What was Dollar Diplomacy?

European nations stay out of Central/Latin America issues, US intervene to solve them

What was the Roosevelt Corollary?

It was vital to American power in the world. Can save time/money for both commercial/military ships.

Why TR want to build a canal through Panama?

To demonstrate USA can uphold its interests in Asia.

Why did TR send the Great White Fleet on a tour around the World?

He don't want single nation monopolize trade.

Why did TR support the open door policy in China?

Independence let US build canal through Panama.

Why did the US support Panama's independence?

USA retained access to China's trade/larger market for own goods

Why did the United States stop the European powers from splitting China into Colonies?

Allowed all countries to trade w/China, prevent conflict over it

Why did the United States support the open door policy?

Because it can ruin China's open door policy.

Why was TR concerned with stopping the war between Japan and Russia?

They had to pay debt to Europe nation, when not pay, TR hear that Europe send troops. TR send US troops to collect debt payment on behalf of Europeans.

How was the Roosevelt Corollary applied in the Dominican Republic?