22.4 Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” Foreign Policy Quiz

What was the main principle behind Roosevelt's 'Big Stick' foreign policy?

• Economic sanctions and trade embargoes

• Isolationism and non-intervention

• Use of diplomacy backed by the threat of military force

• Complete military dominance

Which proverb is associated with Roosevelt's foreign policy approach?

• The early bird catches the worm

• Speak softly, and carry a big stick

• A stitch in time saves nine

• Actions speak louder than words

What was a key motivation for constructing the Panama Canal?

• To promote tourism in Central America

• To establish a new colony in Panama

• To connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans for trade and military purposes

• To create a new route for European explorers

How did Roosevelt support the Panamanian revolution against Colombia?

• By providing financial aid to revolutionaries

• By deploying American battleships to prevent Colombian reinforcements

• By sending American troops to fight

• By negotiating a peace treaty between Panama and Colombia

What was the Roosevelt Corollary an extension of?

• The Open Door Policy

• The Good Neighbor Policy

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Monroe Doctrine

What did the Roosevelt Corollary assert about the United States' role in the Western Hemisphere?

• The U.S. would form alliances with European powers

• The U.S. would only engage in trade with Latin America

• The U.S. had the right to intervene in Latin American countries

• The U.S. would remain neutral in all conflicts

Which country did Roosevelt negotiate with to build the Panama Canal?

• Nicaragua

• Colombia

• Costa Rica

• Venezuela

What was the outcome of the Russo-Japanese War mediated by Roosevelt?

• Japan gained control over Korea and parts of Manchuria

• The war continued without resolution

• Both countries withdrew from Manchuria

• Russia gained control over Korea

What did Roosevelt receive for his role in mediating the Russo-Japanese War?

• A statue in his honor

• A Congressional Medal of Honor

• A diplomatic post in Japan

• The Nobel Peace Prize

What was the purpose of the Great White Fleet's tour?

• To establish new trade routes

• To demonstrate American naval power

• To promote American tourism

• To deliver humanitarian aid