4.3.6 Quiz: U.S. Power in Latin America Quiz
Social Studies 8 B / 4. Imperialism and World War I / 4.3. U.S. Power in Latin America
1. Which president coined the term "Big Stick Diplomacy" when referring to U.S. foreign policy in Latin America?
- Theodore Roosevelt
2. The United States intervened in the affairs of Latin American countries primarily to protect what?
- American economic interests
3. Which of the following was NOT a method used by the United States to maintain control over Latin American countries in the early 20th century?
- Offering military aid to help countries defend themselves
4. The Monroe Doctrine stated that the United States would not tolerate European intervention in the affairs of which region?
- Latin America
5. Which country did the United States acquire control over the construction of the Panama Canal from?
- France