Bellwork instructions….• The bellwork content is new information that you

need to include in your notes. Instead of writing the answers on your bellwork paper, write “December 10 2015: Roosevelt foreign policy notes.”

• I will still stamp your paper for completion points, but you need to be answering the questions in your notes.

• I will also collect bellwork today. You should have four stamps.

BELLWORK (pg.133-137)1. Define “Big Stick Diplomacy.”2. How did Roosevelt get the rights to construct the Panama Canal

in Panama? Why was this controversial?3. Why did TR implement the Roosevelt Corollary? (Focus on

situation in Venezuela)4. What did the actual Roosevelt Corollary rule? How was it

different than the Monroe Doctrine?5. What is extraterritoriality? How did this benefit the U.S.?6. THINKER: Roosevelt believed it was the US duty to bring the

benefits of “civilization” to the “backward” corners of the earth. What do you think this means? How does it relate to the Roosevelt Corollary?

• The building started in November 1903 and finished in 1914; six months ahead of schedule and $23 million under budget.

• Discuss: Why would U.S. citizens support the Panama Canal? Why would they oppose it?

The Panama Canal

Video Clips on the Panama Canal• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK12zNC_jaM time lapse

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6laor8rk0VQ&feature=related  building of the canal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4iY8-AdO5I&feature=related  how it works 

Progressive PresidentsRoosevelt, Taft & Wilson

TR: 1901-1908

Wilson: 1912-1921

Taft: 1908-1912

Foreign Policies of Taft vs. Wilson (140-2)Taft’s Dollar Diplomacy Wilson’s Moral

DiplomacyDefinition

Goal

Example(s) of its use

Advantage & effectiveness

Disadvantage & ineffectivenessHow does this compare to other imperialist presidents?

William Howard Taft• 1909-1913• Nickname: “Big Bill”• Personality: lethargic, unsure

of himself.• Weighed 325 Pounds• Big Bill: Split his pants wile

visiting the czar of Russia, couldn’t tie his own shoes, got stuck in the White House bathtub several times.

Taft’s Progressive Policies• “Dollar Diplomacy”: extend business interests in Latin

America and East Asia instead of war• Brought twice as many suits against businesses as

Roosevelt did• First federal

budget• Federal

Children's Bureau

Election of 1912• This election is controversial for many

reasons:1. Roosevelt decided to run again2. A third-party candidate receives a lot of votes3. Socialism hits its peak in American History4. It splits the Republican Party

Woodrow Wilson • Nickname: “The School Master” because he was the best-educated President.

• Despite his cold exterior, Wilson wrote 1,000’s of sexy love letters to his wife, and frequently visited a woman in Bermuda

• In 1919 Wilson suffered a stroke, his wife Edith was the gatekeeper during his recovery (first female president?)

Wilson’s Progressive Policies• “Moral Diplomacy:” support is

given only to countries whose moral beliefs are similar to the democratic U.S.

• This promotes the growth of the nation's ideals and damages nations with different ideologies.

• He also hoped to increase the number of democratic nations, particularly in Latin America

Foreign Policy Review SkitsYour task…..

• In a group, create a skit that demonstrates understanding of a specific Foreign Policy from the period of US Imperialism.

• Your skit should emphasize:– Meaning and goal of the policy– How it was used in the Americas– Effects (Adv/Disadv)

• This is review! Make sure it is clear and easy to understand!

• Be creative! Get into character!

The groups…….

• Monroe Doctrine• Open Door Policy• Big Stick Diplomacy• Dollar Diplomacy• Moral Diplomacy

Dollar vs. Moral Diplomacy• In order to learn more about the foreign

policies of progressive presidents, you are going to complete a worksheet.

• These will be your notes for the section so make sure you read the information, summarize it, and complete the worksheet.