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BELLWORK (pg.133-137)

Explore Theodore Roosevelt's transformation of US military, "Big Stick Diplomacy," Panama Canal rights controversy, Roosevelt Corollary, & Wilson's Progressive Policies. Compare foreign policies of TR, Taft, and Wilson during this era of US Imperialism.

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BELLWORK (pg.133-137)

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  1. BELLWORK (pg.133-137) • How did Roosevelt change the U.S. military? • Define “Big Stick Diplomacy.” • How did Roosevelt get the rights to construct the Panama Canal in Panama? Why was this controversial? • Why did TR implement the Roosevelt Corollary? (Focus on situation in Venezuela) • What did the actual Roosevelt Corollary rule? How was it different than the Monroe Doctrine? • What is extraterritoriality? How did this benefit the U.S.? • THINKER: Roosevelt believed it was the US duty to bring the benefits of “civilization” to the “backward” corners of the earth. What do you think this means? How does it relate to the Roosevelt Corollary?

  2. The Panama Canal • The building started in November 1903 and finished in 1914; six months ahead of schedule and $23 million under budget. • Discuss: Why would U.S. citizens support the Panama Canal? Why would they oppose it?

  3. Video Clips on the Panama Canal • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK12zNC_jaM time lapse • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6laor8rk0VQ&feature=related  building of the canalhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4iY8-AdO5I&feature=related  how it works

  4. Progressive PresidentsRoosevelt, Taft & Wilson Taft: 1908-1912 Wilson: 1912-1921 TR: 1901-1908

  5. Foreign Policies of Taft vs. Wilson (140-2)

  6. 1909-1913 Nickname: “Big Bill” Personality: lethargic, unsure of himself. Weighed 325 Pounds Big Bill: Split his pants wile visiting the czar of Russia, couldn’t tie his own shoes, got stuck in the White House bathtub several times. William Howard Taft

  7. “Dollar Diplomacy”: extend business interests in Latin America and East Asia instead of war Brought twice as many suits against businesses as Roosevelt did First federal budget Federal Children's Bureau Taft’s Progressive Policies

  8. Election of 1912 • This election is controversial for many reasons: • Roosevelt decided to run again • A third-party candidate receives a lot of votes • Socialism hits its peak in American History • It splits the Republican Party

  9. Woodrow Wilson • Nickname: “The School Master” because he was the best-educated President. • Despite his cold exterior, Wilson wrote 1,000’s of sexy love letters to his wife, and frequently visited a woman in Bermuda • In 1919 Wilson suffered a stroke, his wife Edith was the gatekeeper during his recovery (first female president?)

  10. Wilson’s Progressive Policies • “Moral Diplomacy:” support is given only to countries whose moral beliefs are similar to the democratic U.S. • This promotes the growth of the nation's ideals and damages nations with different ideologies. • He also hoped to increase the number of democratic nations, particularly in Latin America

  11. Review Discussion • Which expansionist philosophies influenced the foreign policies of the period? • How are the foreign policies of TR, Taft, and Wilson similar? • How are the foreign policies of TR, Taft and Wilson different? • Which one of the foreign policies do you think would be most effective in ridding Latin America of foreign influence? Why?

  12. Foreign Policy Review Skits Your task….. The groups……. Monroe Doctrine Open Door Policy Big Stick Diplomacy Dollar Diplomacy Moral Diplomacy • In a group, create a skit that demonstrates understanding of a specific Foreign Policy from the period of US Imperialism. • Your skit should emphasize: • Meaning and goal of the policy • How it was used in the Americas • Effects (Adv/Disadv) • This is review! Make sure it is clear and easy to understand! • Be creative! Get into character!

  13. Dollar vs. Moral Diplomacy • In order to learn more about the foreign policies of progressive presidents, you are going to complete a worksheet. • These will be your notes for the section so make sure you read the information, summarize it, and complete the worksheet.

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