Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt's presidency was characterized mainly by his strong belief in militarism. Strengthening U.S. Defense "Big Stick". Theodore Roosevelt had strong mindset in strengthening the U.S. defense, especially through the Navy. His foreign policy could be characterized by his motto of "speak softly and carry a big stick," meaning he supported using force when necessary. Roosevelt also held an imperialistic philosophy. He wanted the United States to be a global power, claiming that American influence would have a rise in effect on the rest of the world. This philosophy is important through Roosevelt's intervention in the Panama War for Independence. He helped the country declare its independence from Colombia, and the newly released Panama show off the American made declaration of independence, constitution, and flag.

Woodrow Wilson's foreign policy was mainly characterized by his belief in fairness and governing based on morals. European Affairs Fourteen Point Plan World War I Woodrow Wilson maintained a strong belief in fairness, trying to keep the United States out of all European affairs. When the U.S. finally entered World War I, Wilson declared that the goal of the war was to end militarism and fight for democracy, self-government, and peace, among other things. Although Wilson had declared war on Germany, he continued to claim