American Imperialism After Spanish-American War

a. How did the U.S. change Cuba’s Constitution?
It made Cuba adopt the Platt Amendment.

b. What did the Roosevelt Corollary build on?
It was built on the Monroe doctrine.

c. Pancho Villa was pursued by whom?
Prseident Wilson sent general John J.Pershing to capture villa dead or alive.
d. How did the U.S. get the land for the Panama Canal?
The United States helped Panama claim its independence from Columbia.

e. What is meant by “speak softly and carry a big stick"?
Negotiations will be backed up by a military threat.