U.S. Imperialism in Latin America - Unit 5

To encourage European colonization in Latin America

To promote trade between the U.S. and Asia

To prevent European intervention in the Americas

To support the independence of Asian nations

Build up U.S. naval power with the Great White Fleet

Establish strategic naval ports

Demonstrate America's maritime strength

Reduce the size of the U.S. Navy

He preferred isolationism and avoided international conflicts.

He believed in using military power to influence negotiations, as reflected in the phrase 'speak softly, and carry a big stick.'

He focused solely on domestic issues and ignored foreign affairs.

He relied exclusively on economic sanctions to achieve diplomatic goals.

By establishing military alliances with Asian nations.

By proclaiming a policy of isolationism.

By creating a plan to stop the spread of communism.

By announcing a willingness to intervene in the affairs of Western Hemisphere nations.

To support Russian expansion in Asia

To maintain the regional power balance and protect U.S. interests in Asia

To encourage Japanese colonization of China

To win the Nobel Peace Prize