Imperialism
The policy by which strong nations extend their political, military, and economic control over the weaker territories.
Who did the Americans buy Alaska from?
Russia
Cuba was a colony of which country?
Spain
Which President built the Panama Canal?
Teddy Roosevelt
What was the main purpose of the Schlieffen Plan?
To defeat France quickly to focus on Russia
What are the 3 G's of Imperialism?
1. God
2. Gold
3. Glory
What Island did the Americans take over in the MIDDLE of the Pacific Ocean?
Midway Island
What is your groups definition of Yellow Journalism?
The use of sensationalized and exaggerated reporting by newspapers or magazine to attract readers.
What was Germany's punishment for World War One in the Treaty of Versailles? (Hint: BRAT)
Blame: war guilt
Reparations: Germany had to pay 33 billion
Army: Germany was forbidden to have an army over 100,000 men
Territory: Alsace and Lorraine were returned to France
What was the main type of warfare in World War One?
Trench Warfare
What branch of the military was upgraded due to American Imperialism?
Which American Company helped overthrow Queen Liliuokalani in Hawaii? (Hint: there is a picture in the classroom with the answer)
Dole
Who did the De Lome letter criticize in the United States Government? ( the office and name of the person are acceptable)
President McKinley/ President of the United States
What is the MAIN idea behind the start of World War One?
M: Militarism
A: Alliances
I: Imperialism
N: Nationalism
What type of foreign policy did the United States practice in the beginning of World War One?
Isolationism
What religion was spread due to Imperialism?
What is Christianity
What is one natural resource Alaska is rich in?
One of timber, oil, and minerals
What ship blew up in the harbor of Havana?
USS Maine
Who was in the Triple Entente and Alliances?
Entente: France, Russia, Great Britain
Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Which passenger liner was sank that led to the United States entry into World War One?
The Lusitania
What did Commodore Perry's expedition to Japan set a precedent for?
Who was the American Secretary of State that bought Alaska?
William Seward
What is one other piece of land the United States acquired following the Spanish-American War?
Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico
Who was assassinated in Bosnia that started World War One?
Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand
What is the common name/ non-government name for the Selective Service Act?