roosevelt Flashcards
TR background
Vice pres after election of 1900 with McKinley
Death McKinley
Shot by Leon Czolgosz son Sep. 6 1901 at buffalo NY. Leon was an anarchist
Big stick diplomacy
Us should play role and consistent in size and wealth. Proceed in caution, without aggression, but swing if necessary
Roosevelt corollary
1904-1905. TR promised that US would financially watch over Latin America to keep peace in the Western Hemisphere
Great white fleet
1907, standing on the rises to 130,000. Roosevelt insisted on having a strong global presence
1st step to acquire Panama Canal
French lease from government of Columbia
2nd step to acquire Panama Canal
US but least from France (40 mil)
3rd step to acquire Panama Canal
Agreed-upon a 90 year lease 10 mil annual rent of 250,000
4th step to acquire Panama Canal
Columbian reject treaty
5th step to acquire Panama Canal
US encouraged people of Panama to revolt
6th step to acquire Panama Canal
Panama independent
7th step to acquire Panama Canal
US makes a treaty with people of Panama