The Impact of US Intervention in the Dominican Republic

The Impact of US Intervention

• Dominican Republic: US took over debt collection and established businesses
• Mexico: Wilson refused to recognize a brutal government and invaded to stop German arms

US Intervention in the Dominican Republic

Trivia: The reason for US intervention in the Dominican Republic was to recognize a brutal government and invade to stop German arms. This intervention took place in 1916 and lasted until 1924. The US aimed to restore stability and protect its interests in the region. During this period, the US military controlled the Dominican Republic's finances and government, leading to significant social and political changes.

The Impact of US Intervention

• Wilson's choice became President
• Pancho Villa invaded the US and kills 17 Americans
• General Pershing sent to capture Villa, but it fails
• Panama - US acquires Puerto Rico and Philippines, seeks a waterway
• Colombia rejects US offer to lease Panama
• Panamanians accept US offer of support
• 40,000 men work on the waterway with yellow fever and malaria dangers
• China - US interests grow, but restricted by other countries
• Open Door Policy called for by US to ensure trade openness in China

Open Door Policy:

Trivia: The Open Door Policy called for ensuring trade openness in China. It aimed to prevent any single country from dominating trade with China and to allow all nations to have equal access to Chinese markets. This policy was proposed by the United States in the late 19th century and early 20th century to protect its commercial interests in China. It helped to maintain China's territorial integrity and prevent colonization by foreign powers.

US Collaboration:

Trivia: The US collaborated with the Philippines to push out Spain. This collaboration was part of the Spanish-American War in 1898. The US supported the Philippine revolutionaries in their fight against Spanish colonial rule. After the war, the Philippines became a US territory until gaining independence in 1946.

US Intervention in the Philippines & Puerto Rico

• Philippines: US collaborated with Filipinos to push out Spain, leading to the Philippine Resurrection. US won in 1901.
• Puerto Rico: US gained control, implemented new government, invested heavily, but living conditions were poor.