WWI: Homefront
What is the purpose of the Committee on Public Information during WWI?
to promote propaganda and encourage public support for the war effort.
Explain Big Stick Diplomacy
Using the threat of force (military) to negotiate.
What is imperialism?
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization or military force.
What event triggered the Spanish-American War?
The explosion of the U.S.S. Maine in 1898.
What event sparked the beginning of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.
How did the U.S. government financed the war effort during WWI?
the sale of Liberty Bonds and increased taxes
How did the Open Door Policy relate to China?
It aimed to ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China and maintain China's territorial integrity.
Name one reason the U.S. pursued imperialism in the late 19th century.
God, Glory, Gold
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris/ end of the war (1898)?
It ended the Spanish-American War and ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S
Who were the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire
How did Schenk v. United States impact civil liberties?
Limited free speech when there is “clear and present danger”
What is the significance of the Roosevelt Corollary?
It expanded the Monroe Doctrine and justified U.S. intervention in Latin America to stabilize the region.
How did the US gain Hawaii?
Missionaries sent to Hawaii leading to businessmen overthrowing the reigning queen. Eventually annexed to the US during the Spanish- American War. Later became a US state.
Who was the rough rider leader during the Spanish-American War and eventually became a US president?
Theodore Roosevelt.
What was trench warfare and its impact on WWI?
A type of combat where soldiers fought from trenches, leading to horrific conditions and high casualties.
What was the Great Migration during WWI?
The movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North for better job opportunities.
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
A policy that warned European nations against colonizing or interfering in the Americas.
How did we gain control of the Panama Canal?
Asked Columbia for permission to build. They said no. Supported a Panamanian revolt against Columbia. Panama gained independence, and the US got the canal, not turning it over to Panama until 1999.
What was one cause of the Spanish American War?
Economic interests, cuban people independence and treatment, USS Maine blamed on Spain, yellow journalism
How did the U.S. entry into WWI in 1917 change the course of the war?
It provided fresh troops and resources that bolstered the Allies' efforts against the Central Powers.
Describe the Espionage Act of 1917 and its significance.
It was a law that imposed severe penalties for anti-war activities and espionage, impacting civil liberties.
What was Wilson's Fourteen Points?
A plan for peace proposed by President Woodrow Wilson that aimed to prevent future wars through diplomacy and self-determination
How did the Boxer Rebellion and Philippine insurrection reflect the tensions of imperialism?
Violent uprisings in China and Philippines against imperial powers
What was the role of yellow journalism in the Spanish-American War?
Exaggerated news stories stirred public sentiment and pushed the U.S. towards war with Spain.
What was the significance of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919?
It officially ended WWI and imposed heavy reparations on Germany, reshaping European borders and politics.