U.S. Economic Imperialism in Latin America Quiz

What was the payment system used by landowners in Latin America?

• Barter system

• Cash payments

• Vouchers for landowner supply stores

• Direct deposit

Who controlled the new nations in Latin America as military dictators?

• Politicians

• Caudillos

• Workers

• Landowners

Which Latin American leader ruled Venezuela ruthlessly for almost 30 years?

• Teddy Roosevelt

• Juan Vicente Gómez

• Domingo Sarmiento

• José Martí

Who was the reform-minded Argentinian president committed to improving education?

• José Martí

• Domingo Sarmiento

• Juan Vicente Gómez

• Teddy Roosevelt

What were the main exports of Latin American economies?

• Beef, fruits, and vegetables

• Manufactured goods

• Oil and gas

• Technology products

Why did Latin American countries have poor infrastructure?

• Lack of government support

• Lack of skilled labor

• Lack of foreign investment

• Lack of resources

What was the result of Latin American countries borrowing money at high interest rates?

• Improved infrastructure

• Increased self-sufficiency

• Economic growth

• Foreign lenders taking over facilities

Who led the fight for Cuban independence?

• Juan Vicente Gómez

• José Martí

• Domingo Sarmiento

• Teddy Roosevelt

What did the Monroe Doctrine declare?

• European colonization of the Americas is allowed

• The Americas should be off limits to European colonization

• The Americas should be divided among European powers

• The Americas should be controlled by the United States

Match the following

• (Teddy) Roosevelt Corollary

• "Life on earth is a hand-to-hand combat . . . between the law of love and the law of hate."

• Monroe Doctrine

• Initial declaration that the Americas are off limits from European colonization.

• Juan Vicente Gómez

• "All Venezuela is my cattle ranch!"

• Wealthy Landowners

• The U.S. has the right to "be an international police power in the Western Hemisphere

• José Martí

• "Their greed for land does not equal their ability to use it intelligently."