American Imperialism

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation helps a weaker nation

• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it

• when a powerful nation controls the economy and government of a weaker nation

• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

What continent did countries in Europe control?

• Africa

• Asia

• Antarctica

• South America

The United States of America controlled what part of the world?

• Africa

• Latin America

• Asia

• Australia

What policy told Europe they were NOT allowed to have colonies in North America, Central America, or South America?

• Declaration of Independence

• Monroe Doctrine

• CHS Student Handbook

• Dollar Diplomacy

Why did the US start the Monroe Doctrine?

• They wanted more power in Latin America.

• They wanted more power in Europe.

• They wanted more banana stores.

• They wanted to be a smaller country.

In 1904, a new law was put in the Monroe Doctrine. What was the name of the new law?

• Tax Act

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Declaration of Independence

• US Constitution

The Roosevelt Corollary allowed the United States to step into Latin American countries to serve as the _______ whenever they wanted to.

• firefighters

• military

• police

• teachers

Who was the president during the "Big Stick Diplomacy?"

• William Taft

• George Washington

• Joe Biden

• Theodore Roosevelt

Who was the president during the "Dollar Diplomacy?"

• Donald Trump

• William Taft

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Thomas Jefferson

The _________ connected the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean in the middle of the country of Panama.

• Panama Canal

• Indian Ocean

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River