Imperialism
Definition: When a country extends its power and influence over other countries or territories
What is Imperialism?
Who led the Rough Riders?
Who is Theodore Roosevelt
What does the N in M.A.I.N. stand for?
What is Nationalism?
How did Americans who stayed home during the war contribute to success?
They planted Victory/War gardens in their yards
What treaty officially ended World War 1?
What is the Treaty of Versailles
One territory the US acquired after the Spanish-American war
What is: Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, (I'll count Cuba bc of US military occupation until early 1900s)
Treaty that ends the Spanish-American war? (1898)
What is the Treaty of Paris
Whose assassination directly triggered the start of WW1?
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Law: allowed government to silence critics of the war effort
What is the Espionage Act of 1917
What is one punishment Germany faced under the Treaty?
Loss of territory, military limits, large reparation payments
Which ships explosion sparked the US involvement in the Spanish-American war?
What is the USS Maine
About three months ago, I purchased early-screening tickets to the iMax premier of this highly anticipated film set to release Dec. 18th of this year.
What is DUNE THREE
What two alliances divided Europe BEFORE the start of the war (just names)
Triple Entente (UK, France, Russia)
Triple Alliance (Germany, A-H, Italy)
Supreme Court Case: Free speech can be limited if it presents a "clear and present danger"
Schenk v. U.S.
What international organization was created to prevent future wars? (The US does not join!)
What is the League of Nations
Definition: To sensationalize or exaggerate stories to stir public opinion, and to sell more papers!
What is Yellow Journalism?
A nickname of the Spanish-American war?
What is the "Splendid little War"
What will be the primary catalyst for US involvement in WW1?
Intercepting the Zimmerman Telegram
Name two pieces of technology that helped contribute to a stalemate
Machine guns, poison gas, tanks, airplanes, heavy artillery (creeping barrages), flamethrowers
What is one "point" in Wilson's 14 points?
Peace without victory, self-determination, free trade, collective security
Why is the Panama Canal Zone such a valuable territory?
It provided a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific, making the U.S. a hub of world trade
What is the BEST color starburst?
What is PINK!!! (STRAWBERRY)
Does the Sinking of the Lusitania happen before or after the Zimmerman Telegram is intercepted?
BEFORE!!!
Which countries does the Western Front span through?
Belgium, France, Switzerland
How many fingers am I holding up in my pocket right now?