Causes of American Imperialism
True or false? The idea of English speaking countries are superior is Imperialism?
False
Where was the Spanish American war fought?
Cuba, the Philippians and Puerto Rico.
What is Nationalism?
Extreme Pride and devotion that people feel for their country.
True or False? African American population decreased because of WW1.
False
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
June 28, 1919
What is the definition of Imperialism?
The ruling policy of establishing and enforcing the rule of a nation on outside people or countries.
What territories did the U.S gain from winning the Spanish American War?
Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippians.
What was the spark that started WW1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand .
How did WW1 positively impact women's workforce in the U.S.
The women's workforce increased due to lots of men leaving to fight in the war.
What was the overall objective of the Treaty of Versailles?
For Germany to accept sole responsibility for WW1 and form a League of Nations.
What were the 3 motivating factors of American Imperialism?
Economic expansion, Manifest Destiny and Naval power.
Who did Cuba gain their independence from in the Spanish American War? Who gained control of Cuba?
They gained independence from Spain. The U.S gained control after the war.
What were the four M.A.I.N causes of WW1?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.
How did WW1 effect African Americans in the U.S?
Their population increased and it marked the beginning of the modern Civil rights movement.
What was the league of nations?
An organization of nations that would work together to settle disputes, protect democracy and prevent future wars.
What caused Americans to believe that they were superior?
Social Darwinism
It caused conflict because the Journal supports the Cuban Rebels.
How did Imperialism effect WW1?
It caused conflict when countries tried to take over others.
What act was passed that impacted the National Government the most?
The Select Service Act.
How was the Treaty of Versailles and the 14 point plan different from each other?
The 14 point plan did not punish Germany.
What was the goal of China's open door policy?
For all nations to have equal trading rights in China.
How did winning the Spanish American War impact the U.S in Cuba?
Gave them control over the newly independent nation and allowed them to maintain a naval base.
How did alliances affect WW1?
It made other countries join the war when a country they had an alliance with was being attacked. This caused the war to become even larger.
Did German immigrants gain more rights after the war?
No they were discriminated because of hatred towards Germany.
What were some of the Main Ideas in Wilson's 14 point Plan?
Open diplomacy, Self determination, Freedom of the seas, no trade barriers, and the League of Nations.