Tuesday, January 22, 2013

American Imperialism after Spanish-American War

How did the U.S. change Cuba's Constitution?
- The U.S. made Cuba to add the Platt Amendment to their Constitution.

What did the Roosevelt Corollary build on?
- The Roosevelt Corollary was an additional statement from the Monroe Doctrine.

Pancho Villa was pursued by whom?
- Villa was pursued by an army of 15,000 soldiers led by John J. Pershing.

How did the U.S. get the land for the Panama Canal?
- The U.S. got the land by causing a rebellion that declared independence from Colombia. Then the U.S. rented the land from Panama.

What is meant by "speak softly and carry a big stick?
- It means their negotiations are always backed up by the threat of a military force.

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