Tuesday, January 22, 2013

American Imperialism after Spanish-American War

a.How did the U.S. change Cuba's Constitution?
The U.S. made them add the Platt Aamendment to their constitution which gave some power to the U.S. over Cuba.

b.What did the Roosevelt Corollary build on?
It built on the Monroe Doctrine

c. Pancho Villa was pursued by whom?
Pancho Villa was pursued by the U.S. who sent a military of 15,000 men to find him in Mexico led by Brigadier General John J. Pershing

d. How did the U.S. get the land for the Panama Canal?
The U.S. bought the land from Panama after they declared their independence from Colombia

e. What is meant by “speak softly and carry a big stick" mean?
When the U.S. negotiated it was going to be backed up by the Military

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