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World War 1
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Hay-Pauncefote Treaty
A treaty with Great Britain empowers United States to build Isthmian canal. -
European dominance
Many countries in the Western Hemisphere owed money to European governments and banks, and often these nations were poor, prone to revolution, and unable to pay. the situation invited European interevention. Venezuela defulted on debt; England, Germany, and Italy sent Venezuela an ultimatum and blockaded its ports. American pressure forced a settlement of the issue. -
Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty
granted the US control over a canal zone ten miles wide across the Isthmus of Panama. In return, the US guarenteed the independence of Panama and agreed to pay colombia a one time fee of $10 million and an annual rental of $250,000. -
Russia and Japan
war broke put between Russia and Japan. Roosevelt offered to mediate, acting on a request from Japan. -
Roosevelt Corollary
Roosevelt took charge of the Dominican Republic revenue system. -
Lodge Corollary
The US Senate added the Lodge Corollary, which warned foreign corporations not to purchase harbors and other sited of military significance in Latin America. -
Colombia and the Canal
Wilson agreed to pay Colmbia $25 million in cash, give it preferential treatment in using the canal, and express "sincere regret" over American actions. Roosevelt was furious, and his friends in the Senate blocked the agreement. -
Nicaragua
Wilson negotiated a treaty with Nicaragua to grant the US exclusive rights to build a canal and lease sites for naval bases. -
Panama Canal
the first ocean steamer sailed through the completed canal, which had cost $375 million to build. -
Begining of WWI
At the start of WWI, Japan seized some German colonies, and issued the Twenty-One Demands insisting on authority over China. -
Sussex Pledge
Germans agreed to Wilson's demands and promised to shoot on sight only ships of the enemy's navy. -
Esionage Act
imposed sentences of up to 20 years on anyone found guilty of aiding the enemy, obstructing recruiment of soldiers, or encouraging disloyalty. -
U-boats
The German ambassador informed Lansing the begining February 1, U-boats would sink on sight of all ships in the waters around England and France. -
Selective Service Act
Provided for the registration of all men between the ages of 21 and 30. Early in June, 9.5 million men registered for the draft. -
America in the War
The first American soldiers reached France. -
Sedition Act
a wartime law that imposed harsh penalties on anyone using "disloyal, profane, scurrilous, or abusive language" about the US government, flag, or armed forces. -
Germans attack
the Germans launched a massive assault in western Europe. -
End of War
Germany appealed to Wilson for an armistice, and by the end of the month, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Austria-Hungry were out of the war. -
The Peace Conference
27 nations were represented the "Big Four" dominated it. -
Colombia and American treaty
included Wilson's first 2 prosivisions but omitted the apology.
