American Imperism after Spanish - American War

a. How did the U.S change Cuba's constitution?

• United States insisted that Cuba add its constitution, known as the Platt Amendment

b. What did the Roosevelt Corollary build on?

• Roosevelt Corollary built on the Monroe Doctrine.

c. Pancho Villa was pursued by whom?

• John J. Pershing and about 15,000 soldiers.

d. How did the U.S. get the land for the Panama Canal?

• Panama got it's independence from Colombia and the U.S and panama signed a treaty. The U.S paid 10 million to Panama and then an annual rent of $250,000.

e. What is meant by “speak softly and carry a big stick"?

• All U.S negotiations will be backed up by military.