American Imperalism (The Panama Canal) 3-1

The cartoon comments on tactic used to...

• Secure the southern border of California

• Protect shipping lanes in the Great Lakes

• Create a defensive alliance with France

• Obtain control of the Panama Canal Zone

Which actions are examples of President Theodore Roosevelt carrying out hid "Big Stick" policy?

Select all of the correct answers.

• The U.S. fought the Spanish-American Wars

• The Panama Canal increased global trade

• The U.S. sent troops to Caribbean countries

• The Transcontinental Railroad improved communications

• The Great White Fleet sailed around the world

What was one significant impact of the opening of the Panama Canal?

• It increased trade by reducing travel times between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

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

• It created tension between the U.S. and Latin American countries over immigration policy.

• It helped reduce the spread of communism and socialism in Latin American countries.

Which characteristic best describes the territory gained by the U.S. ?

• Cuba

• Land obtained by President Roosevelt that cut down on travel time for battleships and trading vessels

• Panama Canal Zone

• U.S. controlled the territory but allowed elections of local officials by the people

• Puerto Rico

• Platt Amendment permitted American diplomatic, economic, and military intervention in the country

How did the Panama Canal benefit the United States? What was one challenge with the construction of the Panama Canal?