American Imperialism after Spanish-American War

Link: http://www.eoi.es/blogs/pedropernas/files/2012/01/canal-panama-1.jpg

How did the U.S. change Cuba's constitution?
The U.S. added the Platt Amendment to Cuba's constitution.

What did the Roosevelt Corollary build on?
Monroe doctrine

Pancho Villa was persued by whom?
John J. Pershing persued Pancho Villa in Mexico

How did the U.S. get the land for the Panama Canal?
The U.S. helped Panama rebel against Columbia and then rented it from Panama.

What is meant by "speak softly and carry a big stick" ?
Negotiations will be backed by military force.


Link: http://0.tqn.com/d/latinamericanhistory/1/0/0/1/-/-/villahat.jpg