Chapter 22 Section 4 Relations in Latin America Objective: 1) Why did the US want to build the Panama Canal 2) Describe 2 problems faced in building the canal 3) Outline the Roosevelt Corollary, Dollar Diplomacy, and Moral Diplomacy 4) Why did Woodrow Wilson send troops to Mexico. 5) What was the overall impact of policies on Latin America perception of the United States
XXI. Panama Canal A. Location of Panama 1. Isthmus of Panama is between North America and South America a) 50 miles across b) Cost 1) Less to build 2) Allows for less expensive trade route 2. The isthmus was owned by Columbia 3. TR offers $ 20 million and $250,000 in yearly rent a) Columbia refuses b) TR is 4. Uses the phrase of Speak softly and carry a big stick a) Panama starts a revolt with US help b) The revolt takes 24 hours 1) TR is proud 2) Congress is upset 5. US starts to build the canal but faces many problems a) Disease b) Swampy area c) Mountains 6. Canal finishes in 1914 XXII. Policing Latin America A. Roosevelt Corollary 1. Stated by TR 2. Stated that the US should intervene in Latin America to keep law and order 3. US would force Latin American nations to pay debts 4. This was also used to extend the Monroe Doctrine a) Keep out Foreign nations out B. Dollar Diplomacy 1. Stated by William Howard Taft 2. Thought Americans should invest in Latin America 3. This would create strong Latin American economies 4. Americans would create roads, railroads, and harbors 5. This would improve Latin American living conditions and American Business
C. Moral Diplomacy 1. Stated by Woodrow Wilson 2. Condemned imperialism 3. His goals were to promote peace and democracy 4. He sent more troops to Latin America then TR and Taft combined
XXIII. Mexican Revolution A. Various groups fight for power between 1910-1914 B. Wilson tries to stay neutral C. Wilson sends troops in twice to restore order D. This proved the US was going to use its power in Latin America
XXIV. Impact A. Latin America sees US as an intruder B. US does not respect Latin American nations