Election of 1912
Who was the Presidential Candidate for the Progressive Party?
Theodore Roosevelt
What was Colombia's response to Roosevelts offer?
No
What is Roosevelts famous "Motto?"
"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far."
What was the 19th Amendment
Women's Suffrage
Who was the Presidential Candidate for the Republican Party?
William H. Taft
How much money did Roosevelt offer Colombia to build the canal?
10 million dollars
What is big stick diplomacy?
To negotiate peacefully, but have the strength to get what you want in case something goes wrong.
What was the 18th Amendment
Prohibition
Who was the presidential candidate for the democratic party?
Woodrow Wilson
How did Roosevelt manage to get Colombia to agree to build the canal
He incited a rebellion in Panama and helped them secede so he could use them to build the canal.
What was the Great White Fleet
A fleet of 16 of America's most modern ships painted white, flying enormous American flags. They were sent on a world tour to showcase America's power as a warning to rival nations
What was the 21st Amendment
Repeal of Prohibition
Who was the presidential candidate for the socialist party?
Eugene V. Debs
Why did Roosevelt want to build the canal
To open up quicker trade routes, and to be able to more quickly and effectively move the navy around
What is the "Roosevelt Corollary," that was added to the Monroe Doctrine?
It added onto the Monroe Doctorate stating the America would serve as the "Policemen" of the Americas.
What was the 16th Amendment
Income Taxes
Who won the 1912 presidential election?
Woodrow Wilson
When was control of the canal officially given to Panama? (Month/Day/Year)
December 31st, 1999
What is the Open Door Policy?
That all nations should have equal trading power in China
What was the 17th Amendment
Direct Election of State Senators