Week of Nov. 30th - Dec. 4th

Monday- No school

Tuesday- 

Dollar Diplomacy-President Taft

  • Using the US government to guarantee loans to foreign countries by US banks and business
  • Economic Imperialism-kinda go in and take it over
  • US banks were in control of many

President Woodrow Wilson- 

Wilson's ethical and religious beliefs also influenced his foreign policy

  • Missionary Diplomacy
    • US would not recognize any gov. that was oppressive, undemocratic and hostile toward the US
    • Used extensively towards Latin america

Huerta killed to become ruler of Mexico, so the US did not approve of his power. 

Pancho Villa-Mexican

  • Villa was Pro-american at first but soon changed after President Carranza asked US to control Mexican mines. 
  • Killed dozens of US citizens on two different occasions(once on US soil)
  • President Wilson ordered General John Pershing(and 15,000 troops) to go into Mexico and capture Villa
  • Eventually, the Mexican Army clashed with Pershing's forces. 
  • By 1917, both sides backed down(WWI)

Wednesday- Test

Thursday- Test

Friday- Test

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