American Imperialism Building an EMPIRE Panamanian Revolution America helped Panama break away from which country? Colombia We did them a favor so we could Build a CANAL Cut the cost and time 99years of access to it is what we got. This helped get us an EMPIRE Imperialism is when a country tries to have influence all over the world. Not just one or two areas, but MANY. OPEN DOOR POLICY Our country was producing a lot of stuff throughout the Industrial Revolution. Having a lot of stuff for sale isnt enough though you need BUYERS! China A huge population & a lot of economic opportunity. Many nations had Spheres of Influence. China was divided The US Wanted to bring it all together as a way to gain access to all those people economically. Not everyone liked this idea Other nations resisted this idea and felt it was a way to undermine their individual access Old School Chinese resisted foreign influence. Boxer rebellion It got pushed through because no one formally spoke out against it from the powerful nations (except Japan & Russia) Open door policy Link We were being BULLIES around the world Roosevelt said: speak softly & carry a big stick -This was our Navy Great White Fleet Teddy Roosevelt was making USA presence KNOWN Last things to make note of Monroe Doctrine: stay out of our business, well stay out of yours Roosevelt Corollary to the M.D.: Its opk for us to get involved in Latin America.. We arent trying to build an Empire (wink Wink) Now, post your Notes on Edmodo For a grade & study tool!