World War I Ends — Unit test

Question 9 • NY-Global History and Geography II

How did President Roosevelt’s “big stick” policy affect the construction of the Panama Canal?

Answer

The United States helped Panama declare independence from Colombia, then negotiated for the canal.

The United States helped Colombia declare independence from Panama, then negotiated for the canal.

The United States used military force to annex Panama, then demanded that the canal be built.

The United States used economic sanctions to hurt Panama, then demanded that the canal be built.

Explanation

Roosevelt’s “big stick” policy combined diplomacy with the threat of military power. The United States supported Panama’s break from Colombia in 1903, and U.S. naval forces helped prevent Colombia from stopping the revolt. After Panama became independent, the United States negotiated an agreement to build the canal. The United States did not annex Panama or rely on economic sanctions.

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