American Imperialism after Spanish- American War

a.) How did the U.S. change Cuba's Constitution?

•  the United States made them add the Platt Aamendment to their constitution which gave some power to the U.S. over Cuba.

b.) What did the Roosevelt Corollary build on?

• the Roosevelt Corollary builded on the Monroe Doctrine.

c.)  Pancho Villa was pursued by whom?

• he was pursued by the U.S. who sent a military of 15,000 men to find him in Mexico led by Brigadier General John J. Pershing

d.) How did the U.S. get the land for the Panama Canal?

• Panama declared their independence from Colombia, and then the U.S. bought the land for 40 million.

e.) What is meant by "speak softly and carry a big stick"?

• the negotiations of the U.S. were always backed by the military force.