America as a World Power

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

Roosevelt was approached by the Japanese officials and was asked to make a peace agreement between Japan and Russia.

2. What events led to the building of the Panama Canal? What happened regarding Columbia? (Be specific)

The United States made a treaty with Panama and fought a rebellion with them against Columbia. Once they got their freedom the United States bought the land they needed from Panama and started on the contruction of the bridge.

3. What did the Roosevelt Corollary state?

It warned that disorder in Latin America might "force the United States... to excersise a international police power.

4. How did Taft use Dollar Diplomacy to enforce the Roosevelt Colollary on Nicaragua? (Be specfic)

Taft arranged for American bankers to loan Nicaragua to pay off its debts. In return, the bankers were given the right to recover their money by collecting Nicaragua's custom duties.

5. Why did Woodrow Wilson invade Mexico?

The U.S. had moral responsiblity to deny recognition to any Latin America government it viewed as oppressive, undemocratic, or hostile to U.S. interests.

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.

a. It expaned its access to foriegn markets in order to ensure the continued growth of the domestic economy.
b. The United States built a modern navy to protect its interests abroad.
c. The United States excersised its national police power to ensure dominance in Latin America.