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What was the primary reason the United States intervened in the Dominican Republic's financial issues?
What was the primary reason the United States intervened in the Dominican Republic's financial issues?
According to the Roosevelt Corollary, under what circumstances would the United States intervene in the affairs of Latin American countries?
According to the Roosevelt Corollary, under what circumstances would the United States intervene in the affairs of Latin American countries?
What concept does Big Stick Diplomacy primarily rely on?
What concept does Big Stick Diplomacy primarily rely on?
What was the role of the American collector as ordered by Roosevelt?
What was the role of the American collector as ordered by Roosevelt?
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What does the Monroe Doctrine signify in the context of U.S.-Latin American relations?
What does the Monroe Doctrine signify in the context of U.S.-Latin American relations?
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What was the primary reason Theodore Roosevelt supported the Panamanian independence movement?
What was the primary reason Theodore Roosevelt supported the Panamanian independence movement?
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What compensation did Panama receive in the treaty for allowing the US to control the Panama Canal Zone?
What compensation did Panama receive in the treaty for allowing the US to control the Panama Canal Zone?
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How did Roosevelt respond to the blockade of Venezuela by Germany and Britain?
How did Roosevelt respond to the blockade of Venezuela by Germany and Britain?
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What does the phrase 'Speak softly and carry a big stick' represent in Roosevelt's foreign policy?
What does the phrase 'Speak softly and carry a big stick' represent in Roosevelt's foreign policy?
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Which country was originally in control of the territory where the Panama Canal was built?
Which country was originally in control of the territory where the Panama Canal was built?
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What was a major criticism of the treaty that granted the US control over the Panama Canal Zone?
What was a major criticism of the treaty that granted the US control over the Panama Canal Zone?
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Which of the following describes a key aspect of Roosevelt's personality as President?
Which of the following describes a key aspect of Roosevelt's personality as President?
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The construction of the Panama Canal was primarily aimed at linking which two oceans?
The construction of the Panama Canal was primarily aimed at linking which two oceans?
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Study Notes
Theodore Roosevelt
- Youngest president at age 42
- Served as governor of New York
- Served as vice president
- Known as a cowboy, conservationist, hunter, and progressive reformer
- An intellectual who read a book a day
- Wrote over 150,000 letters
- Played tennis and boxed daily
- Officially renamed the Executive Mansion "The White House"
Roosevelt and The Panama Canal
- Theodore Roosevelt wanted the US to build a canal through the Isthmus of Panama after the French had tried and failed
- The US was initially going to build a canal in Colombia, but a treaty over rights was rejected by Colombia
- Roosevelt supported Panamanian independence from Colombia
- The US granted exclusive and permanent possession of the Panama Canal Zone, in exchange for $10 million and $250,000 annually from Panama
- Many criticized the treaty, believing the US took advantage of Panama and undermined its independence
- Construction was completed in 1914, a vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet
- Showcased the US’s military might and global influence
- A demonstration of US naval power
- A fleet of 16 battleships that circumnavigated the globe
Roosevelt Corollary
- Latin America became an important focus of US foreign policy during Roosevelt's presidency
- Latin American nations had debt issues, often with European nations
- Roosevelt believed that the US had the right to intervene in Latin American affairs to protect US interests
- Known as "Big Stick Diplomacy," the policy involved using military force to achieve US foreign policy objectives
Excerpts from the Roosevelt Corollary
- The US favored stable, orderly, and prosperous neighbor countries
- US intervention might be necessary if a country failed to keep its obligations
- The US invoked the Monroe Doctrine to justify its right to intervene in Latin America
- Intervention was viewed as a last resort, only to be used for the protection of US interests
- The US viewed the Monroe Doctrine as a guarantee of US protection for Latin America
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Explore the life of Theodore Roosevelt, the youngest U.S. president, and his pivotal role in constructing the Panama Canal. This quiz highlights his political strategies, progressive reforms, and the controversies surrounding the canal's construction. Test your knowledge on this influential figure and his legacy.
