Roosevelt Corollary and the Panama Canal

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________________was a widely held belief in the 19th century United States that its settlers were destined to expand across North America.

• Imperialism

• Annexation

• Monroe Doctrine

• Manifest Destiny

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What is the "White Man's Burden"?

• A belief in "cultural superiority"

• A philosophy related to Manifest Destiny

• Taft's foreign policy approach

• A belief in white privilege

Multiple Choice

Social Darwinism and the ideas expressed in the "White Man's Burden" were used by Europeans to justify their policies of

• pacifism

• communism

• isolationism

• imperialism

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Imperialism made the United States more powerful.

• True

• False

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Imperialism helped supply businesses with raw materials during the Industrialization period in America.

• True

• False

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What were the causes of Imperialism?

• Economic interests, Educational interests, Spread Cultural Superiority

• Social Media interests, Military interests, Spread Cultural Superiority

• Economic interests, Military interests, Spread Cultural Superiority

• Economic interests, Military interests, Spread cash crops

Multiple Choice

What happened to the size of the U.S. territory?

• The U.S. lost many territories.

• The U.S. gained one new territory.

• The U.S. lost one territory.

• The U.S. gained many new territories.

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What did other countries think of the U.S. because of Imperialism?

• The US loses world power

• The U.S. becomes a world power

• The U.S. becomes a state power

• The U.S. becomes a power in the United States

Multiple Choice

An economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations.

• Colony

• Imperialism

• Annex

• Empire

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a motivating factor of imperialism?

• Establish naval bases around the world

• Expand to new world markets

• Slavery

• Spread American influence & democracy

Multiple Choice

What was NOT a factor in the annexation of Hawaii?

• Tariffs on sugar imports

• American settlers' economic interests

• Queen limiting American's political power

• The Hawaiian people agreeing to be annexed

Multiple Choice

Which of the following happened as the result of the Spanish-American War?

• Spain was able to keep Cuba

• The U.S. completely gave up all imperial power

• The U.S. officially annexed Alaska and Hawaii

• The U.S. gained power over Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

Multiple Choice

Americans used Yellow Journalism during the Spanish American war to...

• To distract Americans from the war

• Increase Americans' support of the war

• To increase American hatred of Cubans

• To keep Americans accurately informed and to hold government accountable

Multiple Choice

The use of sensationalized and exaggerated reporting by newspapers or magazines to attract readers

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Yellow Journalism

• Expansionism

Multiple Choice

Headed Hawaiian government after the queen was overthrown

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Alfred Thayer Mahan

• Sanford Dole

• Henry Cabot Lodge

Multiple Select

Which of the following territories did we acquire from Spain after the Spanish American War (check all that apply)

• Puerto Rico

• Hawaii

• Guam

• Philippines

Open Door Policy

Trivia: The Open Door Policy aimed to ensure equal trade access to China for all countries. It was proposed by the United States in 1899 to prevent the colonization of China by European powers. This policy helped maintain China's territorial integrity and promote international trade.

Did you know? The Open Door Policy was a response to the spheres of influence established by European powers in China, which limited trade opportunities for other countries.

• It was a diplomatic initiative to protect China's sovereignty and prevent its partition.

• The policy was based on the principle of non-discrimination and equal trade rights.

• It aimed to ensure that no single country would have exclusive control over China's markets.

Open Door Policy:

To ensure equal trading rights in China for all countries. This policy was proposed by the United States in 1899 to prevent any one nation from dominating trade in China. It aimed to promote fair competition and open access to Chinese markets for all countries. The Open Door Policy helped to maintain stability and prevent conflicts over trade in China during the early 20th century.

Multiple Choice

What was the aim of the Open Door Policy?

• To ensure equal trading rights in China for all countries

• To establish American dominance in China

• To promote imperialism in Latin America

• To restrict trading rights in China

Imperialism and the Open Door Policy

The Open Door Policy was initiated by American diplomat John Hay and aimed to ensure equal trading rights in China for all countries. However, the Chinese were not happy with this policy. The cartoon depicts the countries involved in the policy, but it is considered pro-American. Imperialism in Latin America was also a significant aspect of this era.

Imperialism and the Open Door Policy

Imperialism refers to the policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization or military force. Islands were important for strategic military bases, resources, and trade routes. Social, economic, and political reasons for imperialism include acquiring resources, expanding markets, and asserting dominance. The Open Door Policy ensured equal trade access to China for all countries, regardless of their influence. Uncle Sam's key symbolizes the policy's aim to open doors to trade opportunities.

Multiple Choice

What does the Open Door Policy aim to do?

• Extend a country's power and influence through colonization or military force

• Ensure equal trade access to China for all countries

• Acquire resources, expand markets, and assert dominance

• Open doors to trade opportunities

Multiple Choice

America's policy in China. No colonies in exchange for free trade.

• League of Nations

• Mandate System

• Open Door Policy

• Reparations

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President Roosevelt's Big Stick Diplomacy

President Roosevelt used Big Stick Diplomacy during his administration to assert American power and influence. This approach involved using military force and the threat of intervention to protect American interests and promote stability in the Western Hemisphere. Examples include the Japan-Russo War, the construction of the Panama Canal, and the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.

Big Stick Diplomacy

Trivia: Big Stick Diplomacy was a foreign policy approach used by President Roosevelt. It emphasized the use of military force to assert American power and influence. This approach was famously summarized by Roosevelt with the phrase 'speak softly and carry a big stick.'

Multiple Choice

What was the approach used by President Roosevelt to assert American power and influence during his administration?

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Big Stick Diplomacy

• Moral Diplomacy

• Gunboat Diplomacy

Multiple Choice

The Monroe Doctrines purpose was to remove ALL foreign/European powers from where?

• The Eastern Hemisphere
• The United States
• The Americas
• The Northern Hemisphere

Multiple Choice

Which of the following stopped European colonization in America.

• Adams-Onis Treaty

• Monroe Doctrine

• Watauga Compact

• Convention of 1818

Multiple Choice

Because of the Monroe Doctrine, the United States became a powerful leader in the ____________ hemisphere.

• northern

• southern

• western

• eastern

Multiple Choice

The Monroe Doctrine would be an example of

• U.S. Foreign Policy

• U.S. Domestic Policy

The Urgency of Finding a Passage Between the Oceans

In the 19th century, the need to find a passage between the oceans became more urgent due to several factors. The expansion of trade and the desire for faster and more efficient transportation led to a demand for a shorter route. Additionally, the rise of imperialism and the need for global dominance fueled the search for a strategic passage. This urgency ultimately led to the construction of the Panama Canal, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

The Panama Canal

• Fact: The construction of the Panama Canal was driven by the need for a shorter trade route.
• Trivia: The canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, saving ships from having to sail around the southern tip of South America.
• Interesting Fact: The canal was completed in 1914 and has since become a vital waterway for international trade.

Multiple Choice

What factors in the 19th century led to the construction of the Panama Canal?

• The need for a shorter trade route

• The rise of imperialism

• The desire for faster transportation

• The need for global dominance

Multiple Choice

How did the Spanish-American War influence the completion of the Panama Canal?

 

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• Much of the land connecting Mexico and South America was given to the United States in the Treaty of Paris(1898).

• America's two-front war experience demonstrated a need to shift naval forces quickly from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

• The war led to the development of medical treatments for malaria and other life-threatening tropical diseases.

• America's involvement in the Spanish-American War led many to support the annexation of Latin American countries

Multiple Choice

What is an isthmus?

• A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas.
• A trade route
• A hole in the ground used for war
• A path submarines took to travel

Multiple Choice

What US President was most influential in starting the Panama Canal?

• FDR
• JFK
• Teddy Roosevelt
• Taft

Multiple Choice

The canal is a 

• waterway
• highway
• expressway
• milky way

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1903- The 48 mile international waterway allows ships to pass between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, saving about 8,000 miles. ¨Expansion of World trade. 

• Platt Amendment 
• Monroe Doctrine 
• Boxer Rebellion 
• Panama Canal 

Multiple Choice

The Panama Canal runs through the middle of Panama connecting which two oceans?

• Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
• Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
• Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
• Carribean Sea and Pacific Ocean

Multiple Choice

Why did the U.S build the Panama Canal?

• to reduce travel time
• to speed up trade
• to protect from invaders
• for fishing

Multiple Choice

The ________________ was an extension of the Monroe Doctrine and enabled the United States to intervene in Latin American countries struggling with unstable conditions.

• Yellow Journalism

• Great White Fleet

• Rough Riders

• Roosevelt Corollary

Multiple Choice

Extension of the Monroe Doctrine in 1904 in which the U.S. claimed the right to protect its economic interests by means of military intervention in the affairs of Western Hemisphere nations

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Open Door Policy

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Moral Diplomacy

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