Policy turned away from Dollar Diplomacy (Adopted by Taft in 1909)
Took a more peaceful approach to foreign affairs
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The Far East
Diplomatic Recognition was given to the New Chinese regime that gained power after the revoloution
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Mexico
USA Followed an interventionist policy in Mexico: Violence there threatened American business
In April 1914 President Wilson sent US Marines to occupy Vera Cruz in an attempt to "Restore order" & overthrow dictator Victoriano Huerta, but occupation only strengthened Huerta's position
Anti-Imperialists criticized Wilson for intervening AT ALL.
T. Roosevelt and Cabot Lodge said WIlsonwas not tough enough
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