Spanish American War
American Imperialism
Treaty of Versailles
World War 1 Causes
American Imperialism Causes
100
Who was the leader and founder of the Cuban Independence Movement?
Jose Marti
100
Where did the U.S pressure to create an Open Door Policy because they felt excluded from their trades?
China
100
Who did the Treaty of Versailles make pay for the damages they had done to other countries?
Germany
100
Who was going through being re-elected for president and believed in "peace without victory" during WW1?
Woodrow Wilson
100
What motivating factor caused Americans to believe their country was superior and more advanced than other countries?
Nationalism
200
What newspaper method helped influence the United States into being involved in Cuba's fight for independence?
Yellow Journalism
200
What did the United States do to Hawaii to gain their land as it provided a good military post and economic benefits.
Annexation
200
Who were the 4 main countries involved in the Treaty of Versailles?
The Unites States, United Kingdom, France and Italy
200
What event is often cited as the spark that ignited the war?
The assassination of Austria-Hungary's Archduke, Franz Ferdinand.
200
What motivating factor does this image represent to justify social inequalities and competition among individuals, nations, or races?
Social Darwinism
300
Why did the U.S fight against Spain in the Spanish-American War?
They did to free Cuba from Spanish rule and gain control of territories like the Philippines.
300
Explain why the U.S got involved in Panama's fight for independence.
In order to gain control over the Panama Canal, which enhanced their military and reduced travel time.
300
Explain why the League of Nations was approved and part of the Treaty of Versailles.
The league was created to unite the nations when conflict brew and prevent future wars by promoting diplomacy.
300
Explain how militarism contributed to the cause of the war.
Militarism caused increased tension and worry for neighboring countries, as the act of overpowering your country makes others fear the independence of their own.
300
Explain how industrialization contributed to the rise of American Imperialism.
It causes people to believe the U.S was a more advanced country and created a need to sell and obtain goods to/from other countries.
400
Compare the impact of the Spanish-American War on Cuba and Phillippines.
Cuba gained partial independence due to the Platt Amendment, while the Philippines became a U.S colony after the Spanish-American War.
400
How was the reason for the annexation of Hawaii different and similar to the annexation of Puerto Rico, in terms of imperialistic goals.
The goal for Hawaii was due to military and strategic purposes, while annexing Puerto Rico was about gaining economic potential and a key position in the Caribbean. However, they did both give the U.S a good military outpost.
400
Compare the reaction of the U.S Senate and the Europeans', why did the European countries change some of Wilson's Fourteen Points to the points made in the Treaty of Versailles.
While the U.S Senate rejected the harsh terms in the treaty, countries in Europe experienced more destruction due to the war and the Fourteen Points didn't address any of it. So, they changed it so they could hold Germany accountable for their actions.
400
How did the causes of militarism and imperialism both contribute to the outbreak of World War 1.
Militarism led countries to build up large armies and weapons, while imperialism created competition between countries for colonies and resources.
400
How did the ideas of Social Darwinism and the Manifest Destiny both influence American Imperialism?
Social Darwinism supported the belief that the U.S had the duty to spread their "superior" culture, while the Manifest Destiny promoted the idea that it was America's mission to expand its influence across the world.
500
What was the long-term impact of the Spanish-American War on the United States global role?
It led the U.S to be known as a world power with oversea territories.
500
What impact did American Imperialism have on certain territories?
The U.S gained overseas territories like Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines, as well as neighboring ones like Hawaii.
500
What is the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the start of World War 2?
Due to its harsh conditions, the Treaty of Versailles caused Germans to resent and revolt again the document. This along with territory losses and debt costs, was what allowed Hitler to gain power.
500
How might the war have been different if the alliance system had been less complex?
If there were fewer alliances between the countries, there would've been less escalations to immediately fight against whoever your allying countries are fighting.
500
How did Monroe Doctrine's justification of American Imperialism contribute to imperialist actions in the West?
He tried to justify the U. S's interventions in Latin America, leading to the control over countries like Cuba and Panama.