Neutrality and the War in Europe

Question 1

When the United States decided to build a canal across Central America, Panama was

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a part of Colombia.

Question 2

Why was the United States described as a “police officer” in Latin America under President Theodore Roosevelt?

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Roosevelt said that the US would prevent Latin American countries from illegal actions.

Question 3

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

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The hot, humid weather made the work exhausting.

Question 4

The main reason the United States decided to build a canal across Panama instead of Nicaragua was that:

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the land and building rights were less expensive.

Question 5

What did President Wilson think of the Big Stick policy and Dollar Diplomacy?

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Wilson rejected both policies.

Question 6

President Taft’s foreign policy emphasized

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the strength and influence of US businesses and banks.

Question 7

The Roosevelt Corollary was an extension of which of the following policies?

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the Monroe Doctrine

Question 8

How were the Latin American policies of President Theodore Roosevelt and President Wilson similar ?

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Both used the military to get involved in Latin American affairs.

Question 9

How did the Spanish-American War help create support for building the Panama Canal?

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A canal would have helped US ships get to the war more quickly.

Question 10

Before building a canal across Central America, the United States needed to buy rights from a company based in which country?

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France

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