Chapter 28
Essential Questions
Define the fundamental assumption of the Roosevelt Corollary. Do you accept it? Why
or why not?
Do you think that the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine fundamentally altered
the nature of the doctrine and the intentions of its original authors (Monroe and John
Quincy Adams)? If, explain how. If not, explain how the doctrine and corollary are
compatible.
It has been argued that “the error in Roosevelt’s Panama policy lay not in the goals he
sought but in the means he chose to achieve them.” Do you agree? Why or why not?
If you had lived at the time, would you have liked and supported Theodore Roosevelt as
president? Why or why not? Do you consider him a “great” president? Why or why
not?