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The United States in Latin America

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istmus, A narrow strip of land connecting two larger bodies of land. Una estrecha franja de tierra que conecta dos grandes extensiones de tierra.
Panama Canal, The United States encouraged Panama to get independence and then paid the new government for the right to build a canal across the isthmus. Estados Unidos alentó a Panamá a obtener la independencia y luego pagó al nuevo gobierno por el derecho de construir un canal a través del istmo.
The "Big Stick" in Latin America, Theodore Roosevelt believed that the United States would need to intervene in Latin America to protect American lives, property and interests. Theodore Roosevelt creía que los Estados Unidos necesitarían intervenir en América Latina para proteger las vidas, los bienes y los intereses de los estadounidenses.
Roosevelt Corollary, Theodore Roosevelt claimed the United States had the right to intervene in Latin America to preserve law and order. Theodore Roosevelt afirmó que Estados Unidos tenía el derecho de intervenir en América Latina para preservar la ley y el orden.
dollar diplomacy, William Howard Taft's policy of building strong economic ties to Latin America. La política de William Howard Taft de construir fuertes lazos económicos con América Latina.
moral diplomacy, Woodrow Wilson's policy of spreading democracy, condemn imperialism and promote peace. La política de Woodrow Wilson de expandir la democracia, condenar el imperialismo y promover la paz.


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