A Little of America

"Spread a little of America to every continent, put America's name on little corners all over the world. Spread America to Asia, to Africa, Europe, and Oceania- and from there- American influence will dominate the world."

-William McKinley, February 3rd, 1902.

On September 5th, 1901, President William McKinley was assassinated in Buffalo, New York, by Leon Frank Czolgosz. Two bullets penetrated his body. In OTL, doctors were able to locate and remove the first bullet, but were unable to remove the second bullet, that if removed, would have saved his life. McKinley died on September 14th, 1901.

But what if doctors located the second bullet? In this world, McKinley lives, and runs for and wins a third term in 1904.

American Intervention in the Second Boer War

 * McKinley intervenes in the Second Boer War, supporting the Orange Free State and South African Republic against the UK. The day after he announces the intervention, McKinley also states his new "A Little of America" doctrine. His plan is to but at-least one American colony or associated state on every continent, and from there, the USA would spread it's influence throughout the world.
 * The same sort of "Yellow Journalism" that led to the Spanish-American War leads to this war. American newspapers focus on British cruelty against the rebels, including starvation tactics and concentration camps in South Africa operated by the British.
 * On July 31st, 1902, South Africa and the Orange Free State win the Second Boer War. This would only have been possible with American intervention against the UK.
 * South Africa agrees to allow the United States rights to open trade and military bases in South Africa.

The Philippine-American War

 * The United States starts and wins the Philippine-American War.

American Intervention in the Russo-Japanese War

 * American involvement against Spain and Britain during McKinley's presidency sets a precedent that the USA will always intervene in foreign conflicts to it's advantage. So, when McKinley supports Russia in the Russo-Japanese War, few Americans are surprised.
 * Following the Japanese victory in the Battle of Mukden in March, 1905, William McKinley declared "Japan has gone to far this time." He declared war on Japan and sent US forces to Manchuria to assist the Russians.