Category 1
This Caribbean island was fighting for independence from Spain, gaining sympathy from many Americans.
What is Cuba?
This Asian territory became a U.S. possession after the war.
What are the Philippines?
This type of journalism exaggerated stories about Spanish cruelty to stir public anger.
What is yellow journalism?
American newspapers often blamed Spain for this mysterious explosion of a U.S. battleship in Havana Harbor.
What is the sinking of the USS Maine?
This belief emphasized strong loyalty and pride in one’s nation or ethnic group.
What is nationalism?
Nationalism encouraged ethnic pride, while this factor ensured nations were ready to fight.
what is militarism?
This policy involved extending a nation’s power by acquiring colonies.
What is imperialism?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Even though you only had this teacher for four years, this teacher is the longest tenured middle school teacher
This U.S. president promoted peace through his Fourteen Points.
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
This wheel teacher has been teaching at ACA for nearly three decades
Who is Coach Anderson?
This country declared war on Serbia following the assassination.
What is Austria-Hungary?
Germany lost land in Europe to newly created nations.
Name 3 nations
answers may vary
The Spanish American war lasted only about this long, making it one of the shortest U.S. wars, giving it this nickname
What is the Splendid Lil war
The Treaty of Versailles was signed in this year.
What is 1919?
After WW1, The American Presidents peace plan focused on fairness rather than punishment.
What are the Fourteen Points?
This agreement officially ended the Spanish-American War.
Include the year signed
What is the Treaty of Paris (1898)?
The American War began in this year
What is 1898?
This Serbian nationalist group very much disliked the heir to the Austrian Hungarian throne
What is the Black Hand?
This French leader wanted to punish Germany harshly to prevent future wars.
Who is Georges Clemenceau?
Germany was forced to accept full responsibility for starting the war under this clause.
What is the War Guilt Clause?