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avere (imperf)
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avevo,-i,-a
avevamo avevate avevano |
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Spanish- American War (1898)
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- Began with the Cuban Independence Movement
- Spanish Minister de Lome's letter (Feb 1898). Criticized McKinley, accused him of being soft, indecisive, and weak. Said he was under the guardianship of Theodore Roosevelt. Caved under public/journalist pressure - Explosion of USS Maine in the Havana Harbor - Treaty of Paris (Dec 1898) US got Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam - Reasons for War: gain power in the sphere of influence, idealistic humanitarianism, economic reasons |
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salire (imperf)
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salivo,-i,-a
salivamo salivate salivano |
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Open Door to China
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- China was carved into spheres of influence in the late 19th century
- Secretary of State John Hay issued 1st open door note in September 1899, calling for equal economic opportunities in CHina - Boxer Rebellion in Summer 1900 - Hay issued the 2nd open door note in July 1900 urging other powers to respect China's territorial integrity and administrative entry. |
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Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick" diplomacy in Latin America
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-Venezuela Crisis (1902-1903)
- Panama Independence and canal construction - Dominican Republic Dent Crisis 1905 - Corollary, gave Monroe doctrine "teeth" |
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Roosevelt Corollary to Monroe Doctrine (12/6/1904)
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- Prevent European intervention on debt collection in Western Hemisphere
- US has right to exercise its :international police power" to intervene in Latin American nations to rectify any "wrong doings" and political, economic instabilities |
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TR- Taft's DOLLAR DIPLOMACY in Latin America and China
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-Investment bankers provision of loans and payments of old debts incurred
- US Government involvement in local administrative affairs (ie- taking over customs office of the Dominican Republic in 1905) - Finance professionals overseeing local financial rehabilitation. |
