U.S. Foreign Policy and Diplomacy

The video explores Teddy Roosevelt's 'Big Stick' diplomacy, emphasizing negotiation backed by military strength. It covers the Panama Canal's construction, the Roosevelt Corollary's impact on Latin America, US-Cuba relations, and US involvement in East Asia, including the Great White Fleet's world tour.

What was the main idea behind Teddy Roosevelt's 'big stick diplomacy'?

• Negotiating peacefully while maintaining a strong military presence

• Avoiding all forms of military intervention

• Focusing solely on economic sanctions

• Promoting isolationism

Which company initially attempted to build the Panama Canal but failed?

• Suez Canal Company

• Panama Canal Company

• French Canal Company

• British East India Company

How did Philippe Bunau-Varilla contribute to the construction of the Panama Canal?

• He led the construction team in Panama

• He negotiated Panama's independence from Colombia

• He was the chief engineer of the canal

• He funded the entire project

What was the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine primarily about?

• Encouraging European intervention in Latin America

• Promoting free trade in Latin America

• Establishing military bases in Europe

• Justifying U.S. intervention in Latin America

Which amendment stated that the U.S. would not annex Cuba after the Spanish-American War?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Teller Amendment

• Platt Amendment

• Roosevelt Corollary

What was the purpose of the Platt Amendment?

• To establish U.S. influence over Cuba while respecting its independence

• To grant Cuba full independence without any conditions

• To allow Cuba to join the United Nations

• To annex Cuba as a U.S. territory

What was the outcome of the Russo-Japanese War that surprised the world?

• Russia defeated Japan

• Japan defeated Russia

• The war ended in a stalemate

• Both countries formed an alliance

What was the Great White Fleet's purpose?

• To transport goods across the Pacific

• To establish trade routes with Europe

• To demonstrate U.S. naval power globally

• To colonize new territories

Which agreement allowed Japan to dominate Korea in exchange for not interfering in the Philippines?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Takahira Agreement

• Platt Agreement

• Taft-Katsura Agreement

What did Roosevelt win the Nobel Peace Prize for?

• Negotiating peace in the Russo-Japanese War

• Creating the Monroe Doctrine

• Establishing the Panama Canal

• Ending the Spanish-American War