IAH 203 PPT 16: U.S. Interventions and the Cold War

What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine as discussed in the text?

Who coined the term 'Manifest Destiny' and what was its main idea?

Which event resulted in Mexico losing half of its territory to the U.S.?

What significant infrastructure project was initiated in 1855 with involvement from New York financiers?

Which U.S. president signed the Monroe Doctrine into policy during his presidency?

What was the main goal of the Manifest Destiny ideology according to John L. O’Sullivan?

What was the cause of the rejection of the Hay-Herrán Treaty by Colombia?

What disease caused many deaths among workers during the construction of the Panama Canal?

Which Caribbean island provided the majority of workers for the construction of the Panama Canal?

What was the main purpose of the U.S. interventions in various countries between 1898 and the early 1930s?

Which president introduced the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine in 1903?

What major effect did the Panama Canal have on shipping routes?

During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union were bitter enemies due to their differences in:

Which U.S. President is associated with the 'Good Neighbor Policy'?

The Truman Doctrine, announced in 1947, marked the beginning of the:

Which event is usually considered the aftermath of World War II?

What was the main reason for the United States to oppose European intervention in the Western Hemisphere?

The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union was characterized by:

What was the U.S. tendency towards dictators in Latin America during the Cold War?

Why did the U.S. see dictatorship as the lesser of two evils in Latin America?

According to some scholars, what did the Cold War provide the U.S. with in Latin America?

In U.S.-Latin America relations, what did traditional elites do to maintain their positions?

What was the primary concern of the U.S. regarding potential growth of socialism in Latin America?

Why did the U.S. tend to view dictatorship as a preferable option during the Cold War?

What policy was introduced by Franklin Delano Roosevelt to improve relations with Latin American countries?

Which two ideologies did the United States and the Soviet Union champion respectively during the Cold War?

What marked the start of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union?

Why is the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union termed a 'Cold War'?

What were the implications of the Cold War in Latin America?

What did the Truman Doctrine aim to do?

What was the primary motivation behind the Monroe Doctrine as discussed in the text?

In the context of the Panama Canal, what significant development occurred in 1855 involving New York financiers?

What concept was associated with the belief that the U.S. had a divine mission to spread republican democracy?

What historical event resulted in Mexico losing half of its territory to the United States?

Which U.S. President is associated with the concept of Manifest Destiny and the idea of overspreading the continent?

What was the implied role of the United States in the Americas according to the Monroe Doctrine?

What was the U.S.'s tendency towards dictators in Latin America during the Cold War?

Why did traditional elites in Latin America form strong alliances with the military and the U.S.?

What did some scholars argue about the Cold War's impact on U.S. imperialism in Latin America?

Why did the U.S. tend to support dictatorship over progressives in Latin America during the Cold War?

What was the primary concern of the U.S. regarding the potential growth of socialism in Latin America?

Why did some view dictatorship as the lesser of two evils for the U.S. during the Cold War?

What major health issues did workers face during the construction of the Panama Canal?

What was the outcome of Colombia's rejection of the U.S. offer of $10 for control over a strip of land in 1902?

Which countries did the United States send military troops into between 1898 and the early 1930s?

Who initiated long-term U.S. military occupations in Haiti (1915-1934), The Dominican Republic (1916-1924), and Nicaragua (1909-1925)?

What was the purpose of President Theodore Roosevelt's Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?

What was the significance of completing the Panama Canal in 1914?

What aspect of God's divine plan was emphasized in the Manifest Destiny ideology according to John L. O'Sullivan?

Which country lost half of its territory to the United States during the Mexican American War?

What was the primary goal of the Monroe Doctrine as perceived by the United States?

In what year did New York financiers open the Panama railway, which was a precursor to the Panama Canal?

Who initiated the initial forays between the U.S. and Colombia (Panama) by opening the Panama railway in 1855?

What key event took place between 1846 and 1848 that resulted in Mexico losing half of its territory to the United States?

How did the rejection of the U.S. offer of $10 by Colombia in 1902 impact the Panama Canal project?

What was a significant consequence of workers facing health issues such as dysentery and yellow fever during the construction of the Panama Canal?

How did completing the Panama Canal in 1914 impact shipping routes?

What was a key characteristic of U.S. interventions in various countries between 1898 and the early 1930s?

What was a significant outcome of Panamanians declaring independence from Colombia in 1903?

What was one of the major challenges faced by workers during the construction of the Panama Canal?

What term is used to describe the period of tension and rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II?

Which U.S. President's foreign policy approach emphasized 'dollar diplomacy' in Latin American countries?

What was the primary reason for the United States and the Soviet Union becoming bitter enemies after World War II?

Which event is often credited as the official beginning of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union?

What characterized the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War in terms of direct conflict?

Why did the United States strive to keep Soviet influence out of the Americas during the Cold War?

In U.S.-Latin America relations during the Cold War, why did the U.S. perceive dictatorship as the lesser of two evils?

What was the primary reason for traditional elites in Latin America to form strong alliances with the military and the U.S. during the Cold War?

Why did some scholars view the Cold War as a convenient excuse for U.S. imperialism in Latin America?

What was the main motivation behind the U.S. tendency to support dictators rather than progressives in Latin America during the Cold War?

For the U.S., what was the primary concern regarding the potential growth of socialism in Latin America during the Cold War?

Why did the traditional elites in Latin America seek to maintain their privileged positions by aligning with the military and the U.S. during the Cold War?