Policies Encouraging Expansion into International Markets

As the United States began giving up ideas of isolationism, it sought economic opportunities abroad, and consequently developed new policies. These new policies were informed by the Roosevelt Corollary which was first explained by President Theodore Roosevelt in his 1904 State of the Union address.  He said, “In the Western Hemisphere the adherence of the United States to the Monroe Doctrine may force the United States, however reluctantly, in flagrant cases of such wrongdoing or impotence, to the exercise of an international police power.”  President Roosevelt was communicating to European powers that they should continue to remain out of the affairs of the countries in North and South America and that the United States would step in when necessary to “help” countries that were struggling.  In reality, the United States was expanding its “police” presence in the Western hemisphere. In this interactivity, you will learn how the United States expanded into new markets, and invested in China and Latin America. Click the player button to begin.

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Growing Influence

As the United States continued to expand into international markets, its influence grew around the world. In particular, the country's developing interest in Cuba, Panama, and Hawaii changed global relationships, but at times placed the U.S. in the midst of conflict. Learn more about the influence of the United States in Latin America, Asia, and the Pacific. Click the player button to begin.

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At the same time the United States' ambitions of imperialism grew, the power of the Spanish began to dwindle. The Spanish-American War marked a time of great change for the United States, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Take a moment to view the video Spanish American War from eMediaVASM to learn more about the relationship between these nations.

 

Policies in Latin America and Asia Review

Now that you have explored the impact of the policies in Latin America and Asia, review your knowledge in this non-graded activity. Click the player button to get started.