At the same time, it had few or no such interests in Latin America where it eagerly became involved. ... From 1898 to 1919, the US was eagerly involved in both Europe and Latin America because it found vital stakes in both spheres. ... To prevent any possible European encroachment upon US soil by way of Latin America, Theodore Roosevelt traversed the continent of Latin America to assist foundling nations and "discourage- those that might be deleterious to American interests. ... While America was occupied with Latin America, it did not fail to recognize that it had vital interests at stak...

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Imperialism occurred throughout Africa, china, Latin America, and India. Cultural beliefs were a large impact of the imperialism of India and Latin America. ... There were three important reasons that imperialism occurred in Latin America, and how it affected the culture. ... The Spanish American War was a 5-month war dealing with Cuba. The United States won the war and with it freedom for Cuba, two navel bases in Cuba, islands of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines, and a great influence in Latin America. ...

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American Imperialism The United States became an imperialist nation at the end of the 19th century because Americans wanted to expand over seas with their belief in manifest destiny. ... The Spanish American War marked the emergence of the United States as a world power. ... These included the Cuban struggle for independence, American imperialism and the sinking of the United States warship "Maine". ... The United States had long been interested in a Central American canal to link its east and west coasts, expand trade and for military interest. ... Control of the Panama Canal...

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American Imperialism The United States became an imperialist nation in the very late 1800's, the Americans wanted to expand over seas with their belief in manifest destiny. ... America came out of the Spanish-American War as a major naval power. ... This sparked the great confidence in America. ... Roosevelt extended the Monroe Doctrine in 1904 and declared that the United States would not allow any non-American intervention in Latin-American affairs and also police the area in order to guarantee that these countries met their obligations, this was the beginning of the American...

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"He (President Roosevelt) feared that if the Germans or British got their foot in the door as bill collectors, they might remain in Latin America, in flagrant violation of the Monroe Doctrine," (Bailey, Cohen, and Kennedy, 657). ... Not only did the United States hold much of South America in debt, but the U.S. had other obligations in Latin America as well. ... When Roosevelt first initiated the Corollary, the Latin American nations felt sheltered by the United States, but they now felt that the U.S. were exerting their domination where none was needed. "Latin Americans mistakenly cursed ...

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Americans became concerned when the Latin American nations came into debt with European powers because they were often poor nations that were unable to pay and prone to revolution. ... This policy warned the Latin American nations to keep their affairs in order or face American intervention. ... Wilson announced a new policy toward revolutionary regimes in Latin America. ... The protests involved American goods and money and Germany's submarine policy threatened American's lives. ... Five American ships were sunk as a result of these attacks. 4. ...

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He became a Rough Rider during the Spanish-American War. ... Roosevelt wanted to assert American military power around the world. ... Roosevelt was concerned that Europe might try to take control or Latin America, to prevent this he developed what came to be known as the Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, which stated to them that the "Latin America was off limits". Roosevelt also used this to justify armed intervention in the internal affairs of Latin America. Another thing that Roosevelt did that proved him strong not only in America but over seas was that he mediated in the Russia-Japane...

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The ideas of the Americans were bias on our moral and our beliefs of the society. ... The Monroe Doctrine which was called Roosevelt Corollary declared the expansion that the U.S. only had the authority to intervene in Latin America. ... This expansion failed to provide better living conditions in Latin America but it did promote an incredible amount of expansion. Some of the territories that the U.S. seized did not have the same benefits as the Americans did. They were seeking immigration to the United States and looking for the American Dream....

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In other areas of the Pacific, as well as in Latin America, the growing assertiveness of the United States became more and more evident as the century drew to a close. ... Although the Union set up many useful committees for the purpose of exchanging information, the Latin American nations regarded it as an instrument of American influence, or even domination. ... More and more, it became apparent that the main concern of the United States in Latin America was to exclude European influence and to support politicians who were favorable to the expansion of American trade and investment. In...

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From 1895-1970, America had some of history's greatest leaders. ... He made many important decisions that shaped America then, and even still today. ... Roosevelt recognized the potential for U.S. trade, and, claiming that the U.S. had the right to impose order in Latin America, he intervened in a Civil War in Panama to foster construction of the Panama Canal. ... He created a corollary to the Monroe Doctrine that prevented the establishment of foreign bases in the Caribbean and gave the United States the sole right to intervene in Latin America. ... The decisions of these and other...

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The Spanish American War of 1898 One hundred years ago, in 1898, the United States was fighting the Spanish-American War. ... Spain was by this time a decaying, weak empire, and no match for a vigorous, muscular American military kept in shape by killing American Indians. ... After a brief bombardment, the 1st American Volunteer Cavalry began its assault. ... Slowly the two American warships gained on the Colon. ... The battle between the American fleet and the Spanish Fleet was decidedly one-sided in favor of the Americans and resulted in an overwhelming American victory. ...

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He did what he believed was needed in order to make America a bigger and stronger Country. Theodore Roosevelt has come to be known as the first modern President of the United States and has left his mark on America. ... I believed that President Theodore Roosevelt bullied smaller, weaker countries mainly in Latin America, although when it came to larger countries he took caution to those with equal or greater powers than the United States especially when it came to Europe.. ... In 1903 he allowed the Canadians to save face, them along with the British were allowed to appoint three judges be...

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Theodore Roosevelt appealed greatly to the American nation. ... He believed that America should spread out throughout Europe and to the rest of the world. ... exclusive rights to build and operate a canal in Central America. ... However, the "so-called rape of Panama marked an ugly downward lurch in the U.S relations with Latin-America" Finally, Roosevelt played an important mediating role in the " Russo-Japanese" war in 1905 . ... He is the only American president to ever receive a Nobel peace prize throughout history. ...

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Theodore Roosevelt appealed greatly to the American nation. ... He believed that America should spread out throughout Europe and to the rest of the world. ... exclusive rights to build and operate a canal in Central America. ... However, the "so-called rape of Panama marked an ugly downward lurch in the U.S relations with Latin-America" Finally, Roosevelt played an important mediating role in the " Russo-Japanese" war in 1905 . ... He is the only American president to ever receive a Nobel peace prize throughout history. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The philosophy summarizes an American faith in know-how and practicality and an equally American distrust of abstract theories and ideologies. ... In modern day America, some of these pragmatic views are still in effect. ... By 1915, America had made much technological progress. ... Americans feared that they would freeze when the winter came without any coal. ... This document was drawn up in order to restore order in Latin American affairs and prevent European intervention. ...

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On September 6, 1901, at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, a young anarchist guns down President William McKinley. ... Few Americans have had the experience of being born into a home environment such as the Roosevelt's. ... Teddy began receiving lessons in English, French, German, and Latin (34). ...

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