Foreign Developments: Roosevelt's ideas for the USA in the world Flashcards
What role did Roosevelt have in the Spanish-American War?
He ran a group called the Rough Riders
Name a success of the Rough Riders
They managed to claim Havana from Spain
What was the result for Roosevelt at the end of the Spanish-American war in terms of how the public saw him?
He was a national hero
How did Roosevelt become President?
He was the Vice President and McKinley was assassinated
When did Roosevelt serve as President?
1901-1909
What idea’s did Roosevelt have for the USA and global dominance?
He felt it was a competition that the USA could win
Why did Roosevelt have a more positive outlook on potential conflicts with foreign nations than older politicians?
Because he had not fought in the Civil War
Why did Roosevelt not fight in the Civil War?
He was too young
What did Roosevelt feel was essential for the USA to do in order to survive?
Expand its involvement with the rest of the world
Which continent near North America did Roosevelt say he would increase the USA’s involvement with?
South America
What would Roosevelt be exercising if he increased USA interventions with Central and Latin America?
The Monroe Doctrine
What significant shift was there in the President’s power during Roosevelt’s Presidency?
The politics became much more centred around the President
