U3 C1 PS2 - The Roosevelt Corollary Exit Ticket

What year did President Theodore Roosevelt present the Roosevelt Corollary to Congress?

• 1902

• 1904

• 1906

• 1908

According to the Roosevelt Corollary, what is the primary condition under which the United States would intervene in the affairs of a neighboring country?

• If the country has abundant natural resources

• If the country is unable or unwilling to maintain order and justice

• If the country requests financial aid

• If the country has a large military

Explain how the Roosevelt Corollary expanded upon the original Monroe Doctrine.

• It introduced the concept of international trade agreements.

• It allowed for U.S. intervention in cases of chronic wrongdoing in the Western Hemisphere.

• It established a military alliance with European nations.

• It focused on environmental conservation efforts.

What does the Roosevelt Corollary suggest about the relationship between the United States and its southern neighbors?

• The U.S. seeks to dominate them economically.

• The U.S. desires their stability, order, and prosperity.

• The U.S. plans to annex them.

• The U.S. wants to isolate them from global affairs.

Identify one example of a country mentioned in the Roosevelt Corollary where the U.S. took action.

• Brazil

• Cuba

• Argentina

• Mexico

Analyze the potential impact of the Roosevelt Corollary on U.S. foreign policy in the early 20th century.

• It likely reduced U.S. involvement in international affairs.

• It likely increased U.S. intervention in Latin American countries.

• It likely led to the U.S. forming alliances with European powers.

• It likely focused U.S. efforts on domestic issues.

What does the term "international police power" in the Roosevelt Corollary imply about the role of the United States?

• The U.S. would act as a mediator in European conflicts.

• The U.S. would enforce order in the Western Hemisphere.

• The U.S. would focus on domestic law enforcement.

• The U.S. would lead global environmental initiatives.

Which of the following best describes the U.S. attitude towards foreign aggression in the Western Hemisphere, according to the Roosevelt Corollary?

• The U.S. would ignore it.

• The U.S. would welcome it.

• The U.S. would oppose it to protect American nations.

• The U.S. would support it if beneficial.

Discuss the reasoning behind the U.S. acting in its own interest as well as in the interest of humanity, as stated in the Roosevelt Corollary.

• The U.S. wanted to expand its territory.

• The U.S. aimed to maintain regional stability and prevent European intervention.

• The U.S. sought to increase its military power.

• The U.S. desired to control global trade routes.

What does the Roosevelt Corollary suggest about the U.S. approach to countries that maintain order and fulfill their obligations?

• The U.S. would impose sanctions on them.

• The U.S. would offer them financial aid.

• The U.S. would maintain a friendly and supportive relationship.

• The U.S. would seek to change their governments.