AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
Which of the following BEST describes how Theodore Roosevelt succeeded in building the Panama Canal?
|
|
After he had several peaceful talks with the Columbian government, an agreement was made to build the canal.
|
|
|
Under his command, several American warships were sent as a warning to Columbia, making the development of the canal possible.
|
|
|
The government in Panama was resistant to building the canal, but the Columbian government helped Americans persuade them.
|
|
|
He first attempted coming to a peaceful agreement with Panama and Columbia, but once this proved to be unsuccessful, both countries were invaded.
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Roosevelt acted quickly. In 1902, the United States reached an agreement to buy rights to the French canal property and equipment for a sum not to exceed $40 million. The U.S. then began negotiating a Panama treaty with Colombia. The U.S Department of War would direct excavation.
Detailed explanation-2: -He firmly believed in expanding American power in the world. To do this, he wanted a strong navy. And he wanted a way for the navy to sail quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Roosevelt decided to build that waterway.
There is 1 question to complete.