1. Chapter 5, Section 4 The United States and Latin America

2. Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” was his military
Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” was his military. Have a strong one and use it when necessary.

3. Speak softly, but carry a big stick
Teddy Roosevelt named his “Big Stick” Diplomacy after one of his favorite African sayings…
Speak softly, but carry a big stick

5. Teddy Roosevelt wanted to build a canal so his Navy could go from the Pacific to the Atlantic ocean more easily.
He started a revolution in Columbia and created a new country called Panama where he could construct this canal

6. How many miles did the canal save?

7. Issues while building the canal…MALARIA

8. Malaria was a major problem while constructing the Panama Canal
Malaria was a major problem while constructing the Panama Canal. Listed below are five methods of malaria control:
1. drainage
2. oiling
3. mowing
4. screening
5. quinine