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Chapter 23, Section 3: The U.S. in Latin America

Chapter 23, Section 3: The U.S. in Latin America. Main Idea: Increasing economic ties led the United States to intervene in Latin American affairs. A. Panama Canal. TR.

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Chapter 23, Section 3: The U.S. in Latin America

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  1. Chapter 23, Section 3: The U.S. in Latin America Main Idea: Increasing economic ties led the United States to intervene in Latin American affairs.

  2. A. Panama Canal TR During the S-A War, the USS Oregon took almost the entire war to get from SF to Cuba. A canal through Central America would cut the trip by 2/3. Colombia (which owned Panama) turned down US offer to build a canal, so US “encouraged” Panama to revolt with our support. We then struck a deal with them ($10 mill. + $250k/yr) .This made many Latin American nations bitter toward us. 7 years to build - William Gorgas eliminated mosquito population in Panama to reduce yellow fever & malaria

  3. The Big Ditch

  4. Panama & Yellow Fever

  5. Roosevelt Corollary & “Gunboat Diplomacy” – addition to the Monroe Doctrine (1823) which gave US the right to intervene in Latin America to keep law & order (this would help keep Europe out) *US is “policeman” of WH. Dollar Diplomacy – Taft’s policy of paying debts of Lat. Amer. to Europe & encouraging US businesses to invest in Latin America & increase trade to step up US role there. These policies often caused resentment & suspicion from Latin American nations toward the US’s “imperialism” (too involved) B. Policing Latin America

  6. The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine: 1905

  7. Big Stick Policy

  8. Dollar Diplomacy – President Taft’s policy of encouraging Americans to invest in Latin America U.S. Global Investments & Investments in Latin America, 1914

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

  10. C. Troubles in Mexico • After the US interfered in Mexico’s revolution (protect business), rebel leader Pancho Villa killed 35 Americans (17 in New Mexico) to protest. • Gen. John J. Pershing led 6,000 American troops into Mexico to search for him, but withdrew after a year to focus on WWI (troops needed). • Left bad feelings between the two countries

  11. Uncle Sam: One of the “Boys?”

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