Expanding Borders

Question 1

What was the main reason that President Theodore Roosevelt used the Big Stick policy?

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He wanted to show the world that the United States was a strong country.

Question 2

Study the cartoon published in 1898 in support of US expansionism. What is the significance of the eagle’s stance?

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The eagle represents the threat the United States poses to other countries.

Question 3

Why did President Theodore Roosevelt use the Roosevelt Corollary in the Dominican Republic?

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Roosevelt was concerned European countries would take action if the Dominican Republic failed to pay its debts.

Question 4

Which of the following was a significant challenge in building the Panama Canal?

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Frequent rains caused rivers to flood.

Question 5

Why did the United States encourage Panama’s declaration of independence from Colombia?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Colombia had raised the price for the rights to build the Panama Canal.

Question 6

Which region was most affected by President Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick policy?

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Latin America

Question 7

How did the weather affect the building of the Panama Canal?

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The hot, humid weather made the work exhausting.

Question 8

How did new scientific knowledge help the building of the Panama Canal?

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Fewer workers got sick from malaria and yellow fever.

Question 9

Why did supporters of Manifest Destiny argue that US expansionism was not imperialism?

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The United States believed expansion would benefit other countries, not exploit them.

Question 10

Which of the following best explains the arguments for US imperialism in the late 1800s?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The United States needed to secure its political and trade interests.

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