American Imperialism- China, and Japan
To what country did the United States send a fleet of ships in order to open their ports?
Mathew Perry sent a fleet of 8 ships to the ports of Japan.
In what country(s) was the Spanish-American War fought in?
Spanish-American War was fought in Cuba and the Philippians.
Who is known to cause the destruction of WW1?
Germany is known to cause WW1.
What two main U.S societal groups experienced benefits due the war?
African Americans and Women.
Who thought of and proposed 14 points to promote world peace and end all future wars?
Woodrow Wilson, the 28th United State president.
Select the best two motives to explain the reasons for trying to Imperialize toward Japan and China... Economic, Racial/Cultural, Political, Naval/Strategic?
Economic-They wanted to reach out to new consumers, markets, and investments.
Naval/Strategic-We showed off our Naval power to impose a threat and "force" to sign trade treaties.
What was popular rally cry related to one of the causes of the Spanish-American War?
"Remember the Maine" due to the explosion of the USS Maine.
Sort the following into the allies vs the central powers:
Great Britain, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, France, Ottoman Empire, Serbia
Allies- France, Great Britain, Russia, and Serbia.
Central Powers- Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungary, and Germany
How did the Selective Service Act impact men during the time of WW1?
The Selective Service Act restricted their rights of freedom and choice by establishing a draft, forcing men to join the military if picked.
What was the cause and effect for the creation of the Treaty of Versailles?
Cause- The Allies wanted Germany to never forget about WW1 by imposing unpayable debt, taking away their military, and their territories. Also, they believed Wilsons 14 points were too weak and did not punish Germany enough.
Effect- Germany was very angry which would lead to further retaliation (WWII). It was also very hard for Germany to be welcomed back into national relations due to having the guilt and unpayable debt, pushing them into a depression.
Describe the Boxer Rebellion and who established it?
The Boxer Rebellion was established by the secrete Chinese societies and supported by the government. It was an effort in order to drive out all foreigners from China and keep its control.
Explain Yellow Journalism and its effect?
Yellow Journalism was a style of slanted writing produced in New York between William Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer (publishers of New York Journal and New York World, respectively). It included big headings and sensational stories. This helped to create an international conflict between the U.S and Spain, and the expansion of the U.S overseas. Ultimately, driving the Spanish-American war.
Describe what happened between Germany and Mexico that angered the Americans?
Germany sent the "Zimmerman Note" to Mexico. It stated that if they kept the United States busy and attention off of Germany, they would return the lands they lost (Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico). Instead, Britain intercepts the note and tells the U.S, causing tension.
How did the role of African Americans and Women changed due to WW1?
African Americans were introduced to transportation and job opportunities in the North to fills the spots that were lost.
Women started to live a more traditional lifestyle and were valued as normal people. They worked in factories, worked around the house, and were independent.
Describe the name of the clause that put the war responsibly on Germany?
The War Guilt Clause
Why did Secretary John Hay propose the Open Door Policy?
Secretary Hay wanted to propose the Open Door Policy to China's leaseholders in order to further America's trade and markets into Chinese culture. This would lead to a boost in the economy of the United States and the worlds trade.
Compare and contrast the Monroe Doctrine vs Roosevelt's Corollary?
Both the Monroe Doctrine and Roosevelt's Corollary were established to keep European and other countries out of the Western Hemisphere. The Monroe Doctrine was weaker. It stated that European countries should stay out of the Western Hemisphere. Roosevelts Corollary was more dominate and fierce. It stated that the United States has the right to use military force in Latin America to keep European Countries out of the Western Hemisphere.
Why did the United States get very angry with Germany's involvement in the water, which could have been the reason the U.S was involved in the war?
Germany's announcement of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare. They announced that all waters around Britain are a war zone and that they would destroy all ships including ships of neutrality. Wilson believed this was a threat received by Germany, and tensions strongly grew between U.S and Germany.
Compare and contrast the experiences of the African Americans after the war?
Before the war, they experienced very hard living situations. They were constantly being discriminated against, didn't experience equality, and had a hard time working in jobs. However, after the war was a lot worse! They experienced violent mobs, the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), the "Red Summer" (the blood shed by targeted African Americans from April to November 1919 ), and limited rights/freedoms.
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect German Territories?
Central Countries had to surrender their colonies to the Allies and the colonies were placed under temporary control by Allies until ready for independence.
How could Mathew Perry's trip to Japan impact Japan imperialism and attacks on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii?
Mathew Perrys trip to Japan made Japan open their ports and enter into trade with the U.S. This ended Japan's isolation, caused them to be hungry for land, and started to have Japan want to be a world power. This lead to Japan's want to imperialize and keep fighting until they gained what they want.
What impact did the Spanish-American War have on Cuba?
Cuba gained independence from Spain, under the influence of the U.S. The Platt Amendment gave the U.S. the right to intervene in affairs and also establish Guantanamo Bay (naval base). Cuba was seen as a protectorate for some time.
What was the impact of propaganda in the U.S. and how did it lead to the involvement in the war?
The use of propaganda rallied the support of the Americans to raise money, pressure men to join the military, ask farmers to grow more crops, and have the women keep the country stable. It sparked patriotism and raised money to supply food and supplies for those on the battle field. Americans were ready to fight.
What two acts limited Civil Liberties and how?
Espionage Act- It made it illegal to spy or use spies to get political and military information.
Sedition Act- It made it illegal to conduct or speech encouraging people to rebel against the government or authority.
What was a significant difference between the Treaty of Versailles vs Wilson's 14 Points?
Wilson wanted to focus more on promoting self-determination, world peace, create a League of Nations, and advance trade & trade routes.
The Treaty of Versailles wanted to punish and weaken Germany due to the damages of the war and also established a League of Nations.