Question

us history ii study guide
\theodore roosevelt and the spanish american war\
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1. what did theodore roosevelt significantly contribute to during his presidency by way of conservation?

1. what was roosevelt’s foreign policy approach called?

1. name three accomplishments of the roosevelt corollary.

a.

b.

c.

1. panama gained independence from what country?

1. what part of the world did roosevelt protect from european military action?

1. why did roosevelt expand the us navy?

Explanation:

Question 1

Theodore Roosevelt was a strong conservationist. During his presidency, he significantly contributed to the conservation of natural resources. He established many national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges. For example, he set aside millions of acres of land for national forests, created the United States Forest Service, and protected various natural landscapes and wildlife habitats.

Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy approach was known as "Big Stick" diplomacy. The idea behind it was to "speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." This meant that the United States would engage in diplomatic negotiations (speaking softly) but also maintain a strong military (the big stick) to back up its interests and ensure other nations respected U.S. power and influence.

The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine.

• a. It asserted the right of the United States to intervene in the affairs of Latin American countries to ensure that they met their international obligations (such as repaying debts to European nations).
• b. It helped to prevent European military intervention in the Americas by stating that the U.S. would act as a "policeman" in the region, handling issues that might otherwise draw European powers into the Americas.
• c. It expanded U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere, solidifying the United States' role as a dominant power in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Answer:

During his presidency, Theodore Roosevelt significantly contributed to the conservation of natural resources by establishing numerous national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges, creating the U.S. Forest Service, and setting aside millions of acres of land to protect natural landscapes and wildlife habitats.

Question 2