America as a World Power

1. What role did President Roosevelt play in ending the Russo-Japanese War?

He played the role of a world leader.

2. What events led to the building of the Panama Canal? What happened regarding Columbia? (Be specific)
The U.S. had to get persmission from Columbia, then there was a Panamanian rebellion, and then the U.S. agreed and signed a treaty to give money to Panama for renting the land.


3. What did the Roosevelt Corollary state?
That the United States would use force to protect its economic interests in Latin America.


4. How did Taft use Dollar Diplomacy to enforce the Roosevelt Colollary on Nicaragua? (Be specfic)
The Taft administration guaranteed loans made to foreign countries by American business people.


5. Why did Woodrow Wilson invade Mexico?
Wilson invaded Mexico because the common people of the country were poor while the landowners and politicians had gotten rich from owning investments in Mexico.


6. What were three major foriegn policy goals achieved by the United States in the early 20th century. Be sure to provide an example or two of each.
The Roosevelt Corollary, ex: protecting Latin American economic interests
Dollar Diplomacy, ex: to keep European powers out of the Caribean
Paying Panama, ex: for the Panama Canal