Big Stick Diplomacy

What was the purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary in relation to the Monroe Doctrine?

• To reduce military presence in the Western Hemisphere

• To expand the United States' "police" presence in the Western Hemisphere

• To establish trade agreements with European countries

• To promote isolationism in foreign policy

Why did many Europeans want a canal at the point mentioned in the text?

• To make it affordable to ship goods from the Pacific to the Atlantic

• To connect Europe directly to Asia

• To create a new trade route to Africa

• To establish a military base

What caused the French to give up their endeavor to build the canal?

• Lack of funding

• 20,000 deaths from malaria, yellow fever, and other tropical diseases

• Political opposition

• Technological challenges

How much did the United States agree to pay the new Republic of Panama annually after securing its independence?

• $500,000

• $250,000

• $1,000,000

• $750,000

What did the completion of the Panama Canal symbolize for the United States?

• Military dominance

• Technological ability, economic power, and foreign policy power

• Cultural influence

• Agricultural expansion

How long is the Panama Canal?

• 5 miles

• 10 miles

• 15 miles

• 20 miles

What was the United States' action regarding Hawaii?

• Annexation of Hawaii

• Establishment of a trade agreement

• Withdrawal of military forces

• Formation of a joint government

After which war were the Philippines annexed by the United States?

• World War I

• Spanish-American War

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?

• To establish a military base

• To promote fair competition and obey Chinese law

• To create a new government

• To restrict foreign trade