What was the main purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary?

To justify American intervention in Latin America

To support the League of Nations

What was a key consequence of the Roosevelt Corollary?

Increased American involvement in Latin American politics

Decreased military presence in Europe

Led to the end of the Spanish-American War

Strengthened relations with Asian countries

What was one reason Theodore Roosevelt implemented the Roosevelt Corollary?

To prevent European intervention in Latin America

To promote peace treaties in Asia

To establish new U.S. territories

To support European colonies in America

Which of the following was a criticism of the Roosevelt Corollary?

It promoted imperialism in Latin America

It strengthened alliances with European powers

It limited democracy in American territories

It discouraged U.S. trade relations

What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

To prevent European interference in the Americas

To establish colonies in Africa

What was a significant impact of the Monroe Doctrine on U.S. foreign policy?

It established the U.S. as a dominant power in the Western Hemisphere

It encouraged European colonization in America

It led to multiple wars with Europe

It resulted in alliances with European countries

Which of the following best describes the stance of the Monroe Doctrine towards European nations?

It opposed European colonization in the Americas

It supported military alliances with European powers

It welcomed European settlers in North America

It encouraged trade with European countries

Which concept did the Monroe Doctrine emphasize regarding the Americas?

The Western Hemisphere is under U.S. influence

The Americas should unite with Europe

The U.S. should sell land to European nations

The Americas should be colonized by European powers

What was a major benefit of the Panama Canal when it opened?

It significantly reduced the travel time for ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

It connected the Great Lakes with the Caribbean Sea.

It increased the size of the Pacific Ocean.

It eliminated all shipping costs.

What is the main purpose of the Panama Canal in maritime trade?

To shorten the route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

To connect the Pacific Ocean with the Indian Ocean

To provide fresh water to ships

What was one of the major challenges faced during the construction of the Panama Canal?

Disease from mosquitoes transmitted malaria and yellow fever.

Which of the following best describes the policy of isolationism?

A national policy of avoiding involvement in foreign conflicts

A strategy to globally expand military presence

An economic policy focused on free trade

A law that requires all citizens to travel abroad

Why did the United States adopt a policy of neutrality in the early 20th century?

To avoid being drawn into European conflicts

To expand its territory overseas

To form alliances with European nations

Which of the following statements best describes neutrality during wartime?

It means a country does not take sides in a conflict

It guarantees peace among nations

It involves actively supporting one side

It requires military intervention

Roosevelt corollary

The Roosevelt Corollary (5-3)

1. Imperialism – 2. Alfred Mahan – 3. Sanford B. Dole – 4. Yellow Journalism – 5. U.S.S. Maine – 6. George Dewey – 7. Rough Riders – 8. Protectorate – 9. Foraker Act – 10. William Randolph Hearst – 11. Emilio Aguinaldo – 12. Open Door Notes (policy) – 13. Boxer Rebellion – 14. Panama Canal – 15. Roosevelt Corollary - 16. San Juan Hill -

Multiple choice quiz on this reading: By 1900, the United States had claimed its place as a world power through the Spanish-American War. As the new century began, the country governed subject territories in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Guam, the Wake Islands, and the Philippines. U.S. troops also occupied Cuba. U.S. businesses reached beyond the country's borders. During the first decade of the new century, the Coca-Cola Company, Quaker Oats, AT&T, the Standard Oil Company, Du Pont, General Electric, and Ford Motor Company seized the opportunity for international sales. After finding international markets, they built factories abroad, taking advantage of lower labor costs in foreign countries. Then they asked for U.S. protection of their investments and interests. Foreign countries invested heavily in Central America. U.S. investors focused on banana plantations and mining, as well as railroads, with little money in government bonds. By 1913, U.S. investments in Central America totaled about $93 million. British investment in Central America peaked at about $115 million in 1913. About $75 million of that total represented railroad holdings, mostly in Costa Rica and Guatemala. The other $40 million was in government bonds, which were worth little or nothing. The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine From its earliest days, the United States claimed a special interest in the Western Hemisphere. The Monroe Doctrine, issued in 1823, warned European powers to keep their hands off Latin America. In 1902, Britain, Germany, and Italy mounted a naval blockade of Venezuela. They wanted to force the government to repay its debts. All the countries involved eventually agreed to settle the matter by arbitration. The United States stood back and did nothing, but U.S. citizens were clearly uneasy with the appearance of European military forces in "their" hemisphere. In 1904, President Theodore Roosevelt issued a corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, saying that the United States would act as a police officer to keep order in the region. He intended both to keep European military forces out of the hemisphere and to protect U.S. and European investors, exerting whatever pressure or control on Latin American governments that might be necessary to these ends. In 1905, the Dominican Republic owed $40 million in debts to European lenders. In order to prevent the European nations from using military force to collect their debts, Roosevelt used U.S. power. The United States basically took over collection of Dominican customs taxes, declared that $20 million of the debt was unjustified, and began repayment of the rest. Building a Canal The United States needed a canal through Central America, in order to save shipping time and costs. Colombia had the best location for a canal, and the United States negotiated a deal. It would pay Colombia $10 million for a three-mile-wide strip of land and would make annual rental payments of $250,000 yearly, beginning in 1912. Colombia's Senate turned down the deal, and Roosevelt exploded in rage, calling its members "foolish and homicidal corruptionists." Roosevelt considered seizing the land for the canal by military force but soon found an easier way. The province of Panama seceded from Colombia. A U.S. gunship stood off shore, protecting the Panamanian rebels. They formed a new republic under the protection of the United States. The new country of Panama and the United States agreed on a canal treaty within days. The new treaty had similar terms except that the Canal Zone would be five miles wide, instead of three, and the United States would guarantee and maintain the independence of Panama. Revolutions While Roosevelt welcomed the revolution that separated Panama from Colombia, he opposed most other revolutionary activity. So did his successors in office, William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson. The U.S. presidents sent troops to put down revolutions in Nicaragua and Haiti, using U.S. military forces to set up new governments in those countries and maintaining military occupations for years. U.S. military interventions were frequent throughout the hemisphere. Dollar Diplomacy President Taft preferred using "dollar diplomacy" to control Latin American countries. In Honduras, for example, U.S.-based banana companies virtually ran the government. Taft supported expanded U.S. investment in South and Central American countries, the Caribbean, and the Far East. He ordered Secretary of State Philander Chase Knox to protect U.S. investments, sending in military troops if necessary. On the World Stage As a world power, the United States did not limit its involvement to the Western Hemisphere. In 1905, President Roosevelt brought Russia and Japan to the negotiating table to end their war over control of Korea and Manchuria. Roosevelt agreed to Japanese annexation of Korea in return for Japan giving up any claim to China, Hawaii, and the Philippines. Roosevelt won the Nobel Peace Prize for settling this dispute. In 1906, Roosevelt's negotiating powers were tested again. This time, he mediated a dispute between the Alliance powers—Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy—with the Entente—France, Russia, and Britain—over control of Morocco. The United States backed France and ended the dispute. No longer an upstart, the United States had taken its place as a world power alongside its former colonial ruler.

What term refers to the belief in the application of Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection to human society, particularly as it relates to competition and success? A) Muckraker B) Square Deal C) Social Darwinism D) Suffrage Which term describes journalists and writers who exposed and criticized social issues and corruption in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? A) Yellow Journalism B) Sherman AntiTrust Act C) Big Stick Policy D) Muckraker Theodore Roosevelt's domestic policy aimed at balancing the interests of business, consumers, and labor. What is it called? A) Open Door Policy B) Square Deal C) Social Darwinism D) Muckraker Which term represents the idea of equal voting rights, particularly for women, during the Progressive Era? A) Dollar Diplomacy B) Suffrage C) Corollary D) Roosevelt This legislation, passed in 1890, was designed to curb the power of large corporations and promote fair competition: A) Sherman AntiTrust Act B) Square Deal C) The Panama Canal D) Yellow Journalism What was the foreign policy approach that Theodore Roosevelt used to assert U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere, emphasizing the use of military force if necessary? A) Big Stick Policy B) Open Door Policy C) Social Darwinism D) Muckraker Which policy aimed to ensure that all nations had equal trading access to China's markets in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? A) Dollar Diplomacy B) Big Stick Policy C) Open Door Policy D) Corollary This sensational and often exaggerated style of journalism, particularly associated with newspapers like the New York Journal and the New York World, helped fuel public sentiment leading to the Spanish-American War. What is it called? A) Roosevelt B) The Panama Canal C) Yellow Journalism D) Square Deal Which U.S. president played a significant role in the construction of the Panama Canal? A) Corollary B) Roosevelt C) Sherman AntiTrust Act D) Dollar Diplomacy

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