U.S. EXPANSIONISM

By marissaestrada3

  • Acquistio of Hawaii

    • Voted to annex Hawaii in 1898
    • Hawaii provided a refueling station, sugar and pineapple plantations for Americans.

  • Open Door Policy

    Equal trading rights to foreign nantions in China.

  • Roosevelt Corollary (Big Stick Policy)

    Sent U.S. troops to the West Indies and Central America, also acted as the "international police power."

  • Dollar Dimplomacy

    Bankers to invest in the Carribean region, and American investment to promote American foreign policy goals.

  • Panama Canal

    • 10 mile strip of rainforest through the center of Panama due to Panama being a new country.
    • Took 10 years to complete because of the climate and different elevations.