1. How did the U.S. expand its control over the world?

2. The Open Door Policy (1899) was adopted by the US. so that the U. S
The Open Door Policy (1899) was adopted by the US. so that the U.S. could increase U.S. trade with China.
U.S. Secretary of State
John Hay

3. Through President Roosevelt’s Big Stick policy, the U. S
Through President Roosevelt’s Big Stick policy, the U.S. built up its navy in Latin America to protect U.S. investments there.
“Speak softly and
carry a big stick.”

4. President William Howard
Through President Taft’s Dollar Diplomacy policy, the U.S. used money to promote growing U.S. investments in Latin America
President William Howard
Taft (1909 – 1913)

5. The Panama Canal was built by the U. S
The Panama Canal was built by the U.S. to reduce travel time for shipping to the Pacific Ocean.
Atlantic Ocean X

6. The Roosevelt Corollary was added to the Monroe Doctrine, establishing the U.S.’s right to act as the “policeman of the Western Hemisphere”.