American Imperialism after Spanish-American War

1. How did the U.S. change Cuba’s Constitution?
The U.S. change Cuba's Constitution by adding Platt Amendment.

2. What did the Roosevelt Corollary build on?
The Monroe Doctrine.


3. Pancho Villa was pursued by whom?
John J. Pershing and about 15,000 soldiers.



4. How did the U.S. get the land for the Panama Canal?
Panama gained its independence from Colombia and so the U.S. bought the Canal.



5. What is meant by “speak softly and carry a big stick mean?
When U.S. negotiations it would be backed up by the military force.