The Panama Canal
Gatun Lock-site. Cost U.S. 380 million. 5600 workers died during construction, 43000 workers helped build.
Ruling the Phillipines
Phillipine-American war ignited. Racial tension, we had black soldiers. Some fought for Phillipines rather than U.S. America won. They turned against us after they figured out we weren't granting them independence. After the war (400 million dollars!) very costly war.. We tried to "Americanize" their people. Set up government, first governor of the Phillipines was W.H. Taft. Gained independence in 1946.
Problems With Mexico
Missionary Diplomacy, U.S. didn't recognize any goverment that was oppressive, undemocratic and hostile towards us. Victoriano Huerta didn't like the U.S. He came to power by killing-we didn't like that. (Wilson) Carranza became president after Huerta's goverment collapsed. We like Carranza & we recognized his government. Pancho Villa- was pro-American but soon changed after Carranza asked U.S. to control Mexican mines. Killed dozens of U.S. soldiers on 2 different occasions. Wilson ordered Pershing to go into Mexico and capture Villa.. soon clashed with Mexican army. 1917-both sides backed down.
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