7.3 - Latin American Imperialism

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Which U.S. President claimed that the U.S. would intervene in any Latin American country that was guilty of continued misconduct?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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The U.S. also gained control of a 10 Mile strip of land in _________ to build a canal through the country to connect the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean.

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Panama

Front

Francisco Madero was a Mexican dictator that was overthrown by who?

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Victoriano Huerta

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Three different groups led by Pancho Villa, Emiliano Zapata, and Venustiano Carranza attempted to take power. Which of the three eventually took control and helped create a new Constitution?

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Venustiano Carranza

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Which social groups expanded during this period of Latin American transformation? Options: Only agricultural workers, Exclusively military personnel, Professional and working classes, Only traditional landowners

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Professional and working classes

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How did Latin American countries view U.S. involvement during this era?

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Increasingly resentful

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The need for industrial workers also led Latin American countries to seek immigrants from this continent.

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European immigrants

Front

What significant economic transformation occurred in Latin America after 1900?

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Increased manufacturing and export capacity