Teddy Roosevelt’s Square Deal · Teddy Roosevelt’s Square Deal. Roosevelt Corollary •Addition...
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Teddy Roosevelt’s Square Deal
Roosevelt Corollary
• Addition to the Monroe Doctrine – emphasizes American presence in the world
Big Stick Diplomacy
• 1. use the military if needed
• 2. “Talk softly, but carry a big stick”
• a. be diplomatic, negotiate, but be ready to use force to get what you need if necessary.• b. protect American interests
in Latin America etc.
Square Deal
• A. Equal and fair treatment of consumers and citizens
• B. see progressive notes
Panama Canal• A. Columbia has control of that area of Panama
• B. U.S. will help Panama take back from Columbia
• 1. U.S. is granted the area needed to complete the canal for helping gain that region.
• 2. Project started by France
• 3. U.S. will control the flow of international goods from the Atlantic to Pacific Oceans.