American Imperialism after Spanish-American War

How did the U.S change Cuba's Constitution?

It made Cuba adapt to the  Platt Amendment:

• Cuba could not make treaties that might limit its independence or permit a foreign power to control any part of its territory
• the United States reserved the right to intervene in Cuba
• Cuba was not to go into debt
• the United States could buy or lease land on the island for naval stations and refueling stations

 

What did Roosevelt Corollary build on?

It was built on the Monroe Doctrine. The Monroe Doctrine demanded that European countries stay out of the affairs of Latin American nations.

Panch Villa was pursued by whom?

John J. Pershing

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

They U.S helped Panama claim their Independence from Coloumbia.

What is meant by "speak softly and carry a Big stick"?

meant his negotiations were always backed by the threat of military force. In his December 1904 speech to Congress, Roosevelt added the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine