the u.s. in latin america
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The U.S. in Latin America. Teddy the Hero As a result of SPAM, TR was now a war hero Becomes president in 1901 Wants to build a canal through the isthmus of Panama. Think “Christmas” without the “chr”. Isthmus: narrow strip of land connecting two larger bodies of land Panama was ideal - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The U.S. in Latin AmericaTeddy the Hero• As a result of SPAM, TR was now a war hero• Becomes president in 1901• Wants to build a canal through the isthmus
of Panama
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Think “Christmas” without the “chr”Isthmus: narrow strip of land connecting two larger bodies of land– Panama was ideal– Only 50 miles of land separated the Caribbean Sea
& Pacific Ocean
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The Plan
A canal would HUGELY benefit U.S. trade – Cutting a path would avoid a long trip around S. America
(think NY to SF)– Shorter sailing distance = smaller cost of shipping goods
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The PlanThe PlanA canal would HUGELY benefit military capabilities
- In the event of war, navy could quickly move ships between Pacific & Atlantic- They could save resources by centralizing their efforts
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The Problem• Columbia owned the isthmus
of Panama
• Panamanians wanted to break free from the rule of Columbia
(think Spanish rule)
• We offer $10 million cash PLUS $250,000 yearly rent for a strip of land across Panama
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The Canal ZoneColumbia refuses, TR is pissed
“I don’t think the lot of jack rabbits should be allowed permanently to bar one for the future
highways of civilization”
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Remember…TR is a fan of African culture African proverb:
“Speak softly & carry a big stick, & you will go far” words should be supported by strong action
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November- U.S. warship Nashville drops anchor at Panama (the expansionist???)
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The next day, U.S. troops intervene as Panamanians rebel against Columbian rule– U.S. stops Columbians from crushing revolt– Panama declares itself independent
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– U.S. recognizes the new nation at once– In effect Panama agrees to let U.S. build a canal on
terms similar to those it had offered to Columbia
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Building the CanalDisease• Panama – “mosquito paradise” – tropical heat,
heavy rain, thick swamps = hard to build canal– Malaria & yellow fever carried by mosquitos
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Building the CanalDig
• 40,000 workers dug the canal
• Obstacles – mountains, artificial lakes, gigantic locks
• 1914 = first steamship traveled through the Panama Canal
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Perks• Helped trade for many nations• We now nudged our way into intervening in Latin
America– ..Latin American nations now become angry that a new
imperial power was in charge: America
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THE IMPERIALIST GAME!!!!!
• You can’t play until this map is totally FINISHED• Maps are due Friday so we can play…• Winners get a prize – we play Friday• Please do this neatly & clearly • You must COMPLETE THE GAME to claim a prize!!!!