World History Age of Imperialism - Weebly

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Imperialism Web Quest 1. Recalling the Monroe Doctrine

What was the Monroe Doctrine?

How did it return to U.S. politics in 1904?

How did some Latin American nations perceive "help" from the United States?

2. The Spanish-American War

What was the Maine?

Captain Sigsbee commented that in the moment of the explosion and sinking, what instinct set in?

How many seamen died in the explosion? How many were wounded? What is meant by yellow journalism?

How was William Randolph Hearst true to his word after he sent Frederick Remington a famous message about inciting war with Spain?

3. The Panama Canal How did Theodore Roosevelt become president at the age of 42?

Discuss the challenges faced by the building of the Panama Canal. *

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Why did some Americans not support President Roosevelt's behavior?

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4. U.S. Intervention in Latin America

How many times did the U.S. send troops to Latin America between the SpanishAmerican War and the Great Depression?

How did President Roosevelt use his policing power? What role did Cornelius Vanderbilt play in U.S.-Latin American relations? Who was William Walker and why is he significant?

5. The Boxer Rebellion What is meant by the "Open Door" policy? What exactly was the Boxer Rebellion? How did it end? Why is the Boxer Rebellion important?

6. Give an explanation for each The Spanish-American War

The Panama Canal

Dollar Diplomacy

Roosevelt Corollary

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