CRM 2.1 SUMMATIVE REVIEW

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Which of the following is an example of Roosevelt's Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (Big Stick Policy), in which the United States demonstrated its strength? Voyage of the Great White Fleet, Building of the Panama Canal, Annexation of Cuba, Building of Guantanamo Bay in Cuba

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Voyage of the Great White Fleet

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What was the purpose the US established a strong presence throughout the islands in the Pacific Ocean?

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To secure naval bases in the Pacific Ocean

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What impact did exaggerated stories found in yellow journalism play in the Spanish American War?

Back

It enraged Americans who wanted war with Spain.

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What was built to make trade faster and easier between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans?

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Building of the Panama Canal

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What was a key point in the US for trade and staging troops in the US during the Spanish American War?

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Tampa, Fl

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What Cuban national is credited with raising money in Ybor City, and inspiring other Cubans to support the Spanish-American War?

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Jose Marti

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What role did diseases such as Yellow Fever and Malaria have on the construction of the Panama Canal?

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It slowed progress, as many died from the diseases.

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Aside from the harsh terrain, what main obstacle did the US need to tackle in order to build the Panama Canal?

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Diseases like the Yellow Fever ("Yellow Jack")

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Which Amendment promised Cuban independence, but allowed the US to "intervene in Cuban affairs?"

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Platt Amendment

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Who led the Rough Riders to victory on San Juan Hill?

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Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt