Period 7 Flashcards
(100 cards)
What event led to the expansion of the American empire from Puerto Rico to the Philippines?
The Spanish-American War
This war marked a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy and territorial control.
Why did the U.S. need a canal in Central America?
To connect the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans
This was essential for strategic military and trade purposes.
Who controlled Panama before the U.S. sought to build the canal?
Colombia
Colombia’s control was seen as an obstacle to the canal construction.
What action did Roosevelt take to secure the construction of the canal? When?
Supported a revolt in Panama in 1903
This was a strategic move to bypass Colombian control.
What was the outcome of the Panama revolt supported by the U.S.?
The rebellion succeeded immediately and almost without bloodshed
This rapid success allowed for swift governmental changes in Panama.
What was the first act of the new government of independent Panama?
Sign the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty of 1903
This treaty granted the U.S. long-term control of a canal zone.
What treaty allowed the U.S. to begin digging the Panama Canal without British involvement?
The Hay-Pauncefote Treaty
This treaty facilitated U.S. control over the canal project.
When did the construction of the Panama Canal begin?
1904
The construction was a major engineering feat of the early 20th century.
What year was the Panama Canal completed?
1914
The completion marked a significant achievement in global maritime trade.
Who was the engineer responsible for the Panama Canal?
George Goethals
Goethals played a crucial role in overseeing the construction of the canal.
What health issue did Doctor William Gorgas address during the canal’s construction?
Eliminated mosquitoes to prevent yellow fever
This was vital for the safety and health of the workers.
What financial compensation did the U.S. Congress vote to pay Colombia in 1921?
$25 million
This payment was for Colombia’s loss of Panama.
What is the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?
A policy declared in Dec. 1904 that stated the U.S. would intervene in Latin America instead of allowing European intervention.
What prompted the Roosevelt Corollary to be declared?
The desire to prevent European intervention in Latin America, which would violate the Monroe Doctrine.
What actions would the U.S. take under the Roosevelt Corollary?
Send gunboats to a delinquent Latin American country and occupy its major ports to manage customs tax collection.
Why did the U.S. occupy the major ports of Latin American countries?
To manage the collection of customs taxes until European debts were paid.
What was a consequence of the Roosevelt Corollary for U.S.-Latin American relations?
It led to poor relations as Latin Americans felt weakened by U.S. intervention.
Fill in the blank: The Roosevelt Corollary allowed the U.S. to intervene in Latin America to prevent _______.
[European intervention]
True or False: The Roosevelt Corollary strengthened U.S. relations with Latin America.
False
What was the main reason Latin Americans opposed U.S. intervention?
They did not want to appear weaker by relying on U.S. assistance.
What were the two relatively new imperialist powers in East Asia at the beginning of the 20th century?
Japan and the U.S.
How did the relationship between Japan and the U.S. change during Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency?
It grew increasingly competitive.
What was the Russo-Japanese War?
A war between Russia and Japan from 1904 to 1905 due to imperialist rivalry.
What was the outcome of the Russo-Japanese War?
Japan was winning and both nations signed the Treaty of Portsmouth.
