chapter 12.4 Flashcards
what did the us use dollar diplomacy for?
used it to expand economic influence in latin america
which segment of latin america society grew as a result of the new prosperity
middle sectors
why were us military forces sent to latin americas in the 1900s
they wanted to protect us investments
what did the call of agrarian reform result in
redistribution of land
what benefitted from diaz’s dictatorial reign in mexico
foreign capitalists
the roosevelt collary allowed the US to intervene in Latin American countries that…
were guilty of chronic misconduct
what did the constitution of 1917 establish?
limits on foreign investors
what brought prosperity to Latin America in the 1900s
industrialization and exportation of goods
when did the US build the Panama canal
after helping panama gain it’s independence from colombia
what did emiliano zapata do in the mexican revolution
he led the call of agrarian reform
what was the cause of growth of the middle sector in latin america
increased exports
what did porfirio diaz have that led to forces for change?
he had a dictatorial reign that led to forces for change against the same reign
when did the united states turn over complete control of the panama canal to panama?
1999
what effect did dollar diplomacy have on the relationships between the US and LA countries
it increased us influence in the latin america countries
