Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Progressive Era Foreign Policy Acts

Panama Canal Tolls Act (1912)

Exempted American coastwise shipping from tolls and provoked sharp protests from Britain.






Jones Act of (1916)

Granted the Philippines the boon of territorial status and promised independence as soon as there was a "stable government" established.


[Both under Wilson Admin]

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  1. Ann LawsonMarch 7, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Thanks for the posts -- I can't wait to see your all-disney or all-move illustrations in future postings!

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