Roosevelt Flashcards
1
Q
Why did Roosevelt have an interest in a canal?
A
To expand, maintain, and protect our economic interests.
2
Q
Why did we want our canal in Colombia?
A
- shortest span of land linking Atlantic and Pacific.
- France had already started building canal (40%)
3
Q
How much does Hay offer to the Colombians?
A
10million upfront, and annual salary of 250,000
4
Q
What does the Panama Treaty actually do?
A
- US has ability to deploy military forces whenever.
- basically gives US complete jurisdiction over canal.
5
Q
Why is Great Britain listed on the Treaty?
A
- US wants them to be a foreign ally because of their longstanding reputation.
- GB wants to be friends because US is a vastly expanding nation in land and products.
6
Q
Why was their increased dependence on alcohol?
A
- terrible conditions of factories, so as a way to escape reality.
- bar was meeting place.
