25. How did US actions in Latin American during this period differ from US
actions in the Pacific?
U.S. Involvement in International Affairs, 1850-1905
Actions in the Pacific
Opened Japanese markets
Supported the Open Door policy
Built coaling stations on Samoan Islands
Led successful campaign for Hawaiian
annexation
Actions in Latin America
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Replaced European loans to Latin American
countries with loans from American banks
Supported Cuba's rebellion against Spain
Built the Panama Canal
2 points
Issued the Roosevelt Corollary, stating that the
United States would intervene in Latin America to
maintain stability
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a. The US asserted its power more forcefully in Latin America than it did in the
Pacific.
Ob. The US cared more about military concerns in the Pacific than in Latin America.
Oc. The US used Anglo-Saxonism in Latin America but not in the Pacific.
d. The US was more concerned with economic issues in the Pacific but not in Latin
America.