causes of American imperialism
what time period did imperialism take place?
from 1850-1914
when did the U.S declare war?
april 25th 1898
What year did the U.S acquire Alaska
1867
what event was considered the spark of WW1
the assasination of archduke ferdinand
what was the first point in the 14 points
end secret treaties and secret alliances
3 things a country must do to become an imperialist power
become industrialozed, grow population, increase nationalism
why was cuba rebelling?
to gain freedom from Spain
What was sewards icebox?
a joke about seward buying Alaska people thought it was useless
What was the last country to join the Allied forces and when did they?
United states in 1917
what was the outcome of the treaty of versailles
Germany had to limit their army and give up land
what are the motives to imperialism?
natural resources , new open markets and desire to spread culture
what job did teddy roosevelt resign from to create the rough riders?
assistant secretary of the navy
Main factor that motivated imperialism
new markets and raw materials
what was the significance of ww1
economic crisis where the countries were submerged
what were the main provisions of the treaty of versailles
the treaty of versailles gave germany new boundaries
why dont the colonies do anything to stop imperialism?
they dont have the weapons or money and they'd lose culture
U.S telling Spain that we are going to help Cuba get its freedom
the teller amendment
how did the purchase of Alaska affect the natives?
It classified Alaska natives into civilized groups
How did nationalism impact the war
created intense competition with one country trying to assert dominance over another
Why did the U.S reject the treaty of versailles
believed it would infringe sovereignty and congress power to declare war
how can a country imperialize a colony?
set up a form of government, convert people to religion and force culture
who did Spain give land to after what agreement?
what was the major reason for annexing hawaii?
The strategic location and the resources available
Why did the U.S join WW1
Germanys violation of its pledge and Mexico wanting an alliance against the U.S
What was the 14 points for
explained to congress that ww1 was being fought in a just way and provide peace plans