Chapter 14, Lesson 3 Modified Flashcard

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How did the United States become a world power by 1900?

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The U.S. entered the competition with European nations and sought colonies around the world. We also replaced all wooden ships with ones made of steel.

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All of the following were reasons why the U.S. wanted to build a canal through Central America EXCEPT: The U.S. wanted to do something for the people of Panama so we decided to build the canal through their country, knowing that it would lift the people out of poverty.

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The U.S. wanted to do something for the people of Panama so we decided to build the canal through their country, knowing that it would lift the people out of poverty.

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In order to get the canal built between the Atlantic and Pacific, Roosevelt had to support the _________ in a revolt from _________.

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Panamanians over Columbia

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Why did the U.S. want to eliminate "spheres of influence" in China?

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The US wanted them eliminated so we could enjoy special rights and privileges in China as well.

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Why did the Boxers and other secret groups organize in China?

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The Boxer's wanted all foreigners out of China because they believed foreigners were corrupting Chinese society.

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How did the Open Door policy help prevent any one nation from monopolizing trade with China?

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The Open Door policy allowed all the European countries who had spheres of influence to trade with each other and with China.

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What was the goal of the Roosevelt Corollary?

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The goal of the Roosevelt Corollary was to prevent European countries from using debt problems with Latin American countries to justify intervening in the region.

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What was the goal of William Howard Taft's "Dollar Diplomacy"?

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Taft's Dollar Diplomacy had the goal of investing in Latin American countries and increasing our trade with them. In this way, it was thought that we would help lift them out of poverty.

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How did Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy help establish the United States as a world power?

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Teddy used a show of force to gain respect and prevent conflicts. He was willing to use force when the art of persuasion did not convince foreign powers to honor our wishes.

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What was the flaw in Woodrow Wilson's "moral diplomacy"?

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Wilson's flaw was that no country would listen to the demands of the U.S. just because Wilson thought it was the right thing to do.