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Cornell Note Questions
Cornell Notes: Becoming a World Power
Intervention in Asia and Latin America
Introduction:
Although after the Spanish American War in ___________________ the United States did not
acquire any new territory, it did try to influence world events by continuing its
______________________ policies. American influence was found in these two parts of the world:
a. The islands of the _________________________________ and coastal Asia
b. _______________________________, especially the Caribbean Islands and Central American
I. A Growing Presence in the Pacific Islands and Asia:
A. Protectorate Agreements:
The United States continues to enter into _______________________ agreements with islands in the
Pacific Ocean. The purpose of these agreements was to have a place for America’s growing navy to
refuel.
B. The Open Door Policy
a. The United States wishes to trade with China because of its large population.
b. President __________________________ supports what is called an Open
Door Policy with China.
c. Under the _______________________________, all countries would be
allowed to trade with China
d. Some Chinese rebel against this policy in what is called the
_______________________, but the United States will use its military power to
put down the rebellion and ensure that trade continues.
II. A Growing Presence in Latin America
a. President _______________________________________ believed in a
strong American military presence around the world.
President Teddy Roosevelt
b. His belief was expressed in his very famous quote:
“Speak _____________ and carry a big _____________________.”
In other words, negotiate with other countries, but be prepared
to use military power if necessary.
Words to Use:
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1898
6000
Boxer Rebellion
Expansionist
Latin America
McKinley
Open Door Policy
Pacific Ocean
protectorate
softly
stick
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Teddy Roosevelt
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In 1907, to illustrate American naval power, President Teddy
Roosevelt orders a world cruise for “the Great White Fleet.”
Examples of this Idea:
A. The Panama Canal
1. Why build a canal?
 Showed American power
 Shortened the time needed to send
commercial and military shipping from the
east coast of the USA to the West Coast
(cuts the length of the trip by 8000 miles!)
The Great White Fleet - 1907
2. Building the Canal
a. Takes ______________ years to build
b. Nearly ___________________________ people are
killed building the Panama Canal, most due to disease
Distance saved as a result of the
Panama Canal
c. Due to the hot and humid climate and the geography of the land, ___________________ were
numerous. They spread ________________________ which killed many of the 6000.
d. Solution: Drain the stagnant water where mosquitoes lay their eggs to eliminate mosquitoes and
yellow fever.
B. The Roosevelt Corollary – Using “big stick diplomacy”
 The Roosevelt Corollary is an addition to the Monroe Doctrine. The
__________________________ advised Europe to stay out of Latin America.
 The ______________________________ says that the United States would intervene in
Latin American affairs when necessary to maintain stability in the Western
Hemisphere.
 As a result, the United States intervenes in many Latin American countries during the late
1800s and early 1900s. Examples: Panama and Nicaragua.
C. ___________________________________ – The foreign policy of President William
Howard Taft
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Dollar Diplomacy was a series of policies to keep regions such as Latin America and
Asia stable to that benefit American companies and interests.
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Taft spent money in ______________________________ countries to influence
them to do what the U.S wanted them to do.
Words to Use
Dollar Diplomacy
Latin America
Monroe Doctrine
mosquitoes
Roosevelt Corollary
yellow fever
This political cartoon shows Teddy Roosevelt acting as the
policeman for the world by using his “big stick” diplomacy.
Cornell Note Summary:
I learned that _____________________________________________________________
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