American History, Becoming a World Power, 1872-1917, Chapter 5, Lesson 3
In the "Roosevelt corollary" to the ________________, the United States asserted greater power in Latin America.
Monroe Doctrine
What event prompted President Wilson to send troops into Mexico in 1916?
Pancho Villa led a raid on a town in New Mexico.
What enabled Theodore Roosevelt to become president in 1901?
William McKinley was assassinated
Theodore Roosevelt gained territorial rights in Panama by means of
supporting the revolution in Panama
What did Theodore Roosevelt mean when he spoke of the United States carrying a "big stick"?
that the United States should make it clear to other nations that it intended to back up its policies with actions as well as words
What happened in 1894?
China and Japan broke out into war over Korea
President Taft's policies toward Latin American countries became known as
Dollar Diplomacy
Who were the armed fighters who carry out surprise attacks?
Guerrillas
How were President Wilson's foreign policies different from those of his predecessors?
He was imposed to imperialism
After _______, Secretary of State John Hay convinced European powers not to divide China into colonies.
the Boxer Rebellion
What was the name of the ship that was sent out to spread awareness about America's advancements?
the Great White Fleet
Secretary of State John Hay promoted _______, in which all nations agreed to let the others trade with China.
the Open Door Policy
What was America's primary interest in Asia?
trade with China and Japan