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