2. Roosevelt Corollary: Based on the “Monroe Doctrine”
It is America’s job to protect and take care of other countries in Latin America.
America should be the “international police power” of the world.

3. Dollar Diplomacy
Invest money in Latin America by starting businesses there.
SOUTH
AMERICA

4. What is the best way to get from one side to the other, by ship?

5. Why would the U.S. want to build a canal?

12. PROS OF THE PANAMA CANAL CONS OF THE PANAMA CANAL
Provides Panama with jobs (Dollar Diplomacy – makes money for Panama and America and also the Roosevelt Corollary because of the new jobs).
Completed ahead of time and under budget.
American trade was increased with Asia through the Open Door Policy.
Workers were sick from yellow fever and malaria
This is imperialism because America took over another country for its benefits.
Panama was upset because they couldn’t use the canal for 99 years.

13. ACTIVITY: You are to respond to the building of the Panama Canal
ACTIVITY: You are to respond to the building of the Panama Canal. Using ALL 3 key words, choose to draw a political cartoon, write a short newspaper article with a headline, or a brief speech to the American President explaining whether you think the pros of the Panama Canal outweighed the cons or not. KEYWORDS: Roosevelt Corollary, Dollar Diplomacy, Open Door Policy.
EXCELLENT
Uses relevant information in the activity that demonstrates a clear and detailed understanding of the Panama Canal (ex: descriptions, visuals, comparisons).
Argues a side
Uses ALL key words
Product is creative, accurate, and complete
GOOD
Uses relevant information in the activity that demonstrates a clear and detailed understanding of the Panama Canal (ex: descriptions, visuals, comparisons)
Uses at least two key words
Product is complete and creative
SATISFACTORY
Not enough details and information on the Panama Canal
Does not take a position
Uses one key word and/or two key words, but does not display a clear understanding of the definition.
Product is complete