Imperialism, Spanish American War, & Foreign Policy

Why was the building of the Panama canal so important?

• It reduced the spread of communism in Latin American countries.

• It resulted in the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement.

• It reduced travel times between the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans (+ for trade)

• Created tension between the US & Latin American countries over immigration

In the late 1800s, the US government wanted control of the areas labeled on this map in order to increase opportunities for

• cultural exchange

• foreign trade

• national self-determination

• technological growth

The _______________ was a volunteer regiment that served during the Spanish-American War and was organized by future president ______________ .

• Rough Riders; Franklin Delano Roosevelt

• Tuskegee Airmen; Theodore Roosevelt

• Progressive Party; William Taft

• Rough Riders; Theodore Roosevelt

The term  ________________ refers to the idea that through financial investment in foreign nations, the United States would develop a scope of influence that would provide both stability and economic opportunity.

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Big Stick Diplomacy

• Moral./Missionary Diplomacy

Teddy Roosevelt's policy was to "Speak softly and carry a big stick." What did he mean by this?

• Debate calmly, and always be willing to negotiate
• Speak quietly, but yell if necessary.
• Negotiate peacefully, but always have the threat of the military to back you up.
• Never back down when there is conflict.

 How did the U.S. get the land for the Panama Canal?

• The U.S. took it with military force.
• Bought it from Colombia for $10 million
• Made a deal with  Panama after the U.S. helped it  gain their independence from Colombia
• The U.S. rented it from Panama

The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine established the US’s right to ___.

• build the Panama Canal 
• annex Hawaii
• attack the Spanish 
• intervene in Latin America

The purpose of the Great White Fleet’s journey was to ___.

• circumnavigate the globe 
• stop imperialism’s spread  
• demonstrate US power
• destroy the Spanish fleet

Match the following presidents to their respective policies

• "Big Stick" Diplomacy

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Woodrow Wilson

• Moral Diplomacy

• William Taft

Which of the following describes the "Open Door Policy"?

• European countries and China agreed to keep American influence out of China

• America and European countries agreed to establish free trade in China

• America and China agreed to keep European influence out of China