US Imperialism: Latin America/Panama Canal

Which of the following statements describes an economic motivation for America's increased involvement in Latin America?

• The U.S. did not want European militaries in this part of the world.

• Americans believed they were superior to other people.

• Americans had business interests in Latin America.

Which of the following statements describes an military motivation for America's increased involvement in Latin America?

• The U.S. did not want European militaries in this part of the world.

• Americans believed they were superior to other people.

• Americans had business interests in Latin America.

Which of the following statements describes an cultural motivation for America's increased involvement in Latin America?

• The U.S. did not want European militaries in this part of the world.

• Americans believed they were superior to other people.

• Americans had business interests in Latin America.

Which of the following is NOT a way the U.S. expanded their influence in Latin America?

• Using military force.

• Encouraging European colonies.

• Establishing businesses.

• Lending money

The United states supported the independence of this Central American country because they wanted to build a canal to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

• Nicaragua

• Honduras

• Panama

• Colombia

Which European country tried to build a canal in Central America before the United States?

• France

• England

• Germany

• Spain

Who was the president when the Panama Canal project started?

• William McKinley

• John Tyler

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt