Panama Canal Toll Act of 1912
The Panama Canal Toll Act exempted US shippers from paying tolls at the canal. It was repealled by Wilson to better relations with Britain as part of his Anti-Imperialistic mindset.
Jones Act of 1916
The Jones Act provided the Phillipines with true territorial status with its perks and promised future independence once sound government was established. Wilson did this to appease the Democrats that also favored less aggressive foreign politics.
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