US History: Panama Canal and Policies

US History: Panama Canal and Policies

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores Teddy Roosevelt's role in US imperialism, focusing on his environmental policies, influence in Latin America, and the Roosevelt Corollary. It discusses the Monroe Doctrine, the Big Stick Policy, and the significance of the Panama Canal. The video also covers map distortion and US territorial expansion, highlighting the strategic importance of the Panama Canal and its eventual transfer to Panama.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Teddy Roosevelt's key roles during the Progressive Era?

He was a leading industrialist.

He was a famous inventor.

He was a renowned artist.

He was known for his role in breaking up trusts.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

To establish a European alliance with the US.

To prevent European interference in the Western Hemisphere.

To encourage trade between Europe and Latin America.

To promote European colonization in the Americas.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Roosevelt Corollary add to the Monroe Doctrine?

It restricted US military presence in Latin America.

It encouraged European countries to trade with Latin America.

It gave the US the right to intervene in Latin American affairs.

It allowed the US to colonize Latin America.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'Big Stick Policy' refer to?

A policy of military intervention.

A policy of loud diplomacy.

A policy of economic sanctions.

A policy of cultural exchange.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key difference between the Mercator and Gaul Peters projections?

The Gaul Peters projection is used for navigation.

The Mercator projection accurately represents country sizes.

The Gaul Peters projection distorts the shape of countries.

The Mercator projection shows countries in their true shape.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Panama Canal strategically important for the US?

It provided a direct route for European trade.

It allowed faster naval movement between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

It was a popular tourist destination.

It was a major source of natural resources.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the US support Panama's independence from Colombia?

By supporting Panama's rebellion against Colombia.

By providing military aid to Colombia.

By purchasing Panama from Colombia.

By negotiating a treaty with Colombia.

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