Roosevelt and Imperialism in Latin America

What territories did the United States gain as a result of the Spanish American War?

• Guam, China, Mexcio

• The Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

• Spain, Puerto Rico

How did the USA justify entering the Spanish American War?

• They wanted influence in the Pacific

• They didn't like the Spanish

• They were helping the Cubans break free of Spanish Rule.

Why were the Philippines of strategic value to the United States?

• Gave land access in the Pacific

• There was gold

• The united States wanted to be bigger

Why was Hawaii of strategic value to the United States?

• It was a lovely vacation destination

• They grew pineapples

• It was a place to stop and refuel on the way to Asia

Why was the Panama Canal of Strategic value to the United States?

• It provided a port in the Caribbean

• Allowed ships to pass from the Atlantic to Pacific Ocean

• It was originally part of Colombia

How did the United Fruit Company Control Honduras?

• Supported leaders who would act in the Company's best interests

• Annexed the country

• Helped workers gain better healthcare and living conditions

What was the Roosevelt Corollary?

• The United States would leave Europe alone and let them act as they wished in the Western Hemisphere

• The United States would not interfere in the politics of other countries

• The United States would police affairs in the Western Hemisphere to keep Europeans from interfering

How did the United States justify involvement in Panama?

• It wanted to help Panamanian separatists gain independence from Colombia.

• It wanted to help Panama develop better trade

• It wanted to keep Spain out of Panama

How did the United States benefit from its involvement in Panama and Columbia?

• They were paid 1,000,000 dollars

• Gained access to the Canal, and control over the country of Panama.

• They did it to help others

Why did the United States Annex Hawaii?

• To help others

• To have a port in the Pacific and control trade

• The People of Hawaii wanted to become Americans