teddy roosevelt and panama canal
what treaty gave US exclusive rights to the canal?
Hay Pauncefote
In 1904, how did Teddy Roosevelt first establish himself as a prominent figure in international diplomacy?
He invited representatives to meet at the presidential yot (from russia)
1901 key event of panama canal
In the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty of 1901 Britain gave the US exclusive rights to build and control a canal through Central America. There were two possible routes One through Nicaragua but the downside is it was a large lake and caused obstacles Through Panama (then province of Columbia) Hay Pauncefote treaty gives US exclusive rights to canal
November 3, 1903
Nearly a dozen US warships present when Panama declares independence from Columbia The US was threatening Columbia to give up panama.
1903 part 2 key event of panama canal
Negotiations with colombia fail (control Panam wasn't independent nation it was ruled by columbia), Phillipe Baneau Varilla helps organize Panamanian rebellion to try to overthrow columbia
November 18
Panama and US sign the Hay bunaeu Varilla treaty, US agrees to pay $10 million (to build canal)and annual rent of $250,000 for an area of land across
Why was Teddy Roosevelt concerned about Latin American countries in the beginning of the 1900s?
Roosevelt feared that if nations defaulted (not paying) on their loans, Europeans would intervene
1903 key event of panama canal
The US agreed to pay Panama 10 million dollars plus an annual rent of 50,000 dollars for an area of land across Panama → canal zone. Construction of Panama canal ranks as one of the world's greatest engineering feats Builders fought diseases such as yellow fever and malaria, soft volcanic soil France sells US their route for $40 million France attempted to construct a canal and they decided to cut their losses and they sold it. The US is picking up where France left off.
key event of Panama canal 1850
The US and Britain shared the canal of Central America. Cut down on time
How did the Roosevelt Corollary build on the Monroe Doctrine?
The Us used force to protect its economic interests in Latin America. In western hemisphere
What were challenges associated with constructing the Panama Canal? How long did it take, what was the economic and human cost?
The workers also had to go through yellow fever and malaria. More than 43,400 workers were employed. Some were from Italy and spain. Three quarters were blacks and british west indies. More than 5,600 workers on the canal died because of accidents or disease and it was a total of $380 million.
Explain T. Roosevelt's proposed "new" role for the United States in Latin America.
intervene in affairs in Latin America as a military police force. Refers US as international police power. He doesn't want that to be the first option (last resort).
identify T. Roosevelt's main concern over Latin American countries.
monroe doctrine is not about taking people's land. It is abt maintaining order (reserve peace) Conserved they would be able to meet societal, economical, and political obligation. Concerned latin and south american countries are going to invite problems and won't have a strong enough government to instruct people and control money/debt
What does the "new diplomacy" represent?
roosevelt corollary
Explain what T. Roosevelt wishes to accomplish in Latin America as a result of this new (or extended) foreign policy.
said there alike, want them to be prosperous and civilized. The US wants them to protect their own interest. They really want to protect american economic interests even if they need to send the military if necessary.
