U.S. Imperialism in Latin America

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U.S. Imperialism in Latin America Bryan's Challenges and Contributions, 1900-1920

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By Edward S. Kaplan

ISBN: 0-313-30489-0

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-30489-7

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176 pages

Greenwood Press

Publication: 1/30/1998

List Price: $110.95 (UK Sterling Price: £65.00)

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Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Series Title: Contributions in Comparative Colonial Studies

Series Number: 35

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Description: Latin America's proximity to the United States made the improvement of relations between the two regions imperative in the first two decades of the 20th century. William Jennings Bryan, Secretary of State for Woodrow Wilson until 1915, was largely responsible for this task. Although Bryan had denounced as imperialistic his predecessors' political and economic intervention in Latin America, his own policies also had an imperialistic tone. Bryan resigned in June 1915, but his actions while in office served as the foundation for later intervention in both Haiti and the Dominican Republic. This work details Bryan's attitudes toward Latin America prior to assuming the title of secretary of state, his actions while in office, and his political stance after resignation. Six topical chapters cover Bryan's policies toward Nicaragua, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, the Panama Canal Tolls Controversy, and the Columbian Treaty. The work concludes with an analysis of Bryan's inconsistent attitude on imperialism.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Introduction
Bryan's Early Attitude toward Latin America, 1900-1913
The Beginnings of a Latin America, 1900-1913
Nicaragua
Haiti
The Dominican Republic
Mexico
The Panama Canal Tolls Controversy
The Colombian Treaty
Latin America after June 1915
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index

LC Card Number: 97-37541

LCC Class: E664

Dewey Class: 327


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