Causes of American Imperialism
What was the name for the first U.S Volunteer Cavalry in Cuba?
The Rough Riders.
When did the Spanish American War take place?
April 21st, 1898 - December 10th, 1898.
When did WW1 begin?
June 28th, 1914.
Who made the Fourteen Point Plan?
Woodrow Wilson.
What were the two sides in the Russia civil war?
Democratic and communist, with an eventual victory for the communists.
Why did the allied powers deny the Fourteen Points?
It did not punish Germany enough for causing the war.
What is Imperialism?
A larger nation extending its power over a smaller nation.
Why was the U.S interest in Hawaii?
The sugar industry and a strategic naval base.
What was significant about the invasion from Mexico?
How was Germany treated in the Treaty?
Very harshly, as the other countries viewed the war as Germany's fault.
Why did Zimmermann want Mexico to invade the U.S?
To slow the shipments of supplies to the Allies and keep the U.S out of the war.
What were the main focuses of the Fourteen Points?
General world freedom in trade, Reduction in Military, Self Determination, and the League of Nations.
How was Cuba effected by the Spanish American War?
Cuba became an independent country instead of becoming a U.S territory.
What was the impact of Germany resuming Unrestricted Submarine Warfare?
They sunk multiple U.S ship and ultimately led to the U.S joining WW1.
How much did the treaty of Versailles make Germany pay.
132 billion gold marks, or approximately $31.5 billion.