Let's Go to War
America's involvement with which Spanish controlled territory led to the Spanish-American War?
Cuba
Which country did Cuba gain independence from after the Spanish-American War?
Spain
Construction continued on the Panama Canal after Panama gained independence from -
Colombia
What did Theodore Roosevelt use to demonstrate his "big stick" policy to the rest of the world?
The United States Navy
What was the purpose of Theodore Roosevelt's Great White Fleet?
To show off the United States military power.
What was yellow journalism? How did it impact the Spanish-American War?
exaggerated news reports of events, was used to gain support for war with Spain.
What three locations did the United States gain possession of as a result of the Spanish-American War?
Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines
List three dangers workers faced from construction of the Panama Canal.
(1) Rocky and mountainous terrain
(2) Use of explosives
(3) Spread of tropical diseases
How did President Theodore Roosevelt help the U.S. enforce the Monroe Doctrine?
The U.S. would "police" wrongdoing by other nations in the Western Hemisphere (Latin America).
With the Roosevelt Corollary how was Theodore Roosevelt able to impact the Western Hemisphere?
Prevent Europeans from intervening in Latin America affairs.
What event happened on February 15, 1898 in Havana Harbor, Cuba that led to a declaration of war?
Sinking of the USS Maine.
What was the most important result of the Spanish-American War for the United States?
The U.S. became an imperial power. (World Power)
List three ways the Panama Canal benefited North America.
(1) allowed ships to travel between the Pacific and Atlantic in half the time.
(2) created a safer transportation route.
(3) increased world travel and trade.
What area of the world did Theodore Roosevelt pledge to protect from European military action?
Latin America
What document did Theodore Roosevelt create to enforce his foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere?
Roosevelt Corollary
A newspaper headline reads "U.S.S. Maine Sinks in Havana Harbor!". This headline would most likely have been published just before which event?
America's involvement in the Spanish-American War.
Why did the gaining of new territories as a result of the Spanish-American War move the U.S. into a position as a world power?
The U.S. had possession of overseas land and successfully defended them.
What is one example of the foreign policy illustrated in this cartoon?
Building the Panama Canal.
This cartoon illustrates which American foreign policy?
Big Stick Diplomacy
Which quote did Theodore Roosevelt use to enforce his foreign policy?
"Speak softly and carry a big stick; and you will go far."
What were the reasons for the Spanish-American War? (Must have 4 in your answer)
(1) Protection of business interests. (Sugar/tobacco)
(2) Outrage from slanted media report (yellow journalism).
(3) Support for rebels from injustice. (Cuban independence)
(4) Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine.
Which territories as a result of the Spanish-American War does the U.S. still own today?
Guam and Puerto Rico. Philippines given independence in 1946.
How is the Panama Canal an example of Big Stick Diplomacy?
The U.S. used its right to be involved in economic matters of a nation in the Western Hemisphere.
What impact did President Theodore Roosevelt have on the United States' foreign policy?
What does the Roosevelt Corollary state in the Monroe Doctrine? (Must have 2 in your answer.)
(1) The U.S. has a right to interfere in the economic matters of other nations in the Americas.
(2) The U.S. has a right to exercise international "police" power.