Spanish American War
Who were the main opposing countries in the war?
What is Philippines and Cuba
Is imperialism always good?
No, it can lead to conflict.
What country's leader was killed that was a main cause of World War I?
Austria
Who took the place of white men in society?
African Americans, Women
What was the main reason society was restricted?
To remain safe.
What was the main event that started the war?
The ship, the U.S.S. Maine exploded in the Havana harbor in Cuba.
What are some ways that imperialism positively affected the U.S.?
Imperialism increased the size, and allowed for open trade, and gave the U.S. strategic war positions in case of another war.
Were any alliances formed over the course of the war?
Many alliances were formed including the U.S. and European countries. Also, smaller alliances formed in Europe.
What were 2 ways that women and African Americans were positively affected?
They were now able to have a job and take care of the land and homes while the men are gone at war.
What were 2 ways people were restricted during the war?
Most speech and press were censored that had anything to do with the war and also, people were restricted on the amount of food they could eat which is why they rationed their food.
How did the war escalate?
The U.S. was going to attack their fleet in the Philippines and word of this got out and the opposing countries' allies started to join in.
How did the U.S. spread govt. and other customs?
The U.S. used the military to gain territory such as Cuba and the Philippines. They also used treaties to gain land from other countries like signing a treaty to acquire Alaska from Russia.
What were some positives and negatives of the war?
The U.S. gained several territories and this can help for future wars and can also help with trade and the economy.
How were people called to action to work and benefit society?
Several forms of propaganda were made including posters trying to recruit women and African Americans to take the original jobs of the white men while they are at war.
What took place to limit society?
The Espionage act strictly limited society to follow strict guidelines in order to stay safe and not be affected by the war more than needed.
Why did the U.S. win the Spanish American war?
In comparison to the weaker Spanish army, the U.S. had much more advanced technology and funding for the war while the Spanish countries did not have enough money for the newer technology or funding for war. This technology was new weapons and defense systems like armor.
How is imperialism related to the Spanish American war?
The Spanish American war caused the U.S. to take over all of the Spanish countries. The U.S. started moving into these places and with time, they spread culture and government ideas.
How were European empires affected?
The German, Ottoman and Austria-Hungary empires were all dismantled and no longer trying to take over. Territories were divided and some were combined to make larger ones.
Why did minorities now have rights if they were still beneficial before the war?
They were seen as less than and the white men were "more important" in society but now they are gone at war, their jobs have to be taken by whoever can help.
What would happen if these restrictions weren't in place?
There would be a much higher amount of people being hurt or killed from the war since the safety efforts would not be in place. Also, people would run out of resources like food if they do not ration it.
What was the impact of the Spanish-American war?
The U.S. now had control over all of the smaller countries like the Philippines, Cuba, Guam, and Puerto Rico. This made the U.S. much bigger in size and gained access to several strategic positions for any future war coming up. This also is a main reason for American imperialism because the U.S. had shared some of it's customs and ways.
What are the benefits vs. downsides of imperialism?
The benefits of imperialism are gaining more land and people, gaining key locations for a large war. Also, the economy may be boosted because trade between the countries is opened and can bring in money. The downsides are that the areas you are trying to take over will react negatively and start conflict.
How did WWI impact the world?
Now, several of the large controlling empires in Europe are no longer existent and alliances have been made with several countries to protect peace and the countries themselves. Also, new territories have been created by taking parts of the old empires and combining them to make a peaceful country to avoid another war.
What did WWI result in for minorities?
It gave women and African Americans a chance to experience a life different than usual and made people realize that they are worth more than they actually think and efforts to gain rights started to take place not long after.
How did limiting society impact the war?
It helped keep most civilians safe and out of harm from the war but also conserved valuable goods like food to supply to the soldiers. Overall, the restrictions were beneficial in keeping most people safe and out of the way of the war.