US.II 5B Big Stick Diplomacy

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Imperialism is __________.

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when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

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Why did nations want to be imperialistic? Options: They wanted prestige among other nations, They needed more natural resources, They needed more markets to sell industrial goods, All of the Above

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All of the Above

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Teddy Roosevelt's policy was to "Speak softly and carry a big stick," what did he mean by this when dealing with foreign countries?

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Negotiate peacefully, but always have the threat of the military to back you up.

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Why was building the Panama Canal so important to the United States?

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It would be a major shipping canal connecting the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans

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How did the U.S. get the land for the Panama Canal? Options: The U.S. took it with military force., Bought it from Colombia for $10 million, Made a deal with Panama after the U.S. helped it gain their independence from Colombia, The U.S. rented it from Panama

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Made a deal with Panama after the U.S. helped it gain their independence from Colombia

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Roosevelt Corollary is also known as

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Big Stick Policy

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What is false, biased reporting called? Options: Red Journalism, Yellow Journalism, Fake Journalism, Plagiarist Journalism

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Yellow Journalism

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US ship that exploded in Havana harbor

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USS Maine

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Examine the political cartoon below. Which foreign policy is illustrated in the cartoon? Options: Big Stick Policy, Dollar Diplomacy, Moral Diplomacy, Open Door Policy

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Big Stick Policy

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What was the impact of newspaper headlines such as this one?

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They influenced public opinion and Americans pushed for war.