Events that drove the U.S. to War
What country first declared War?
Germany.
What was one cause leading up to American imperialism?
Economic, Military, Political competition through all industrial nations. Also desire for new markets.
True or False
The U.S. annexed Hawaii during the War.
What group of people were paid less doing heavy labor during the War?
Who wrote the Fourteen Points?
Woodrow Wilson.
When Princip killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
True or False
Did the desire of for American Naval Power drive them into Imperialism? Explain.
True, America wanted to build this bigger so they were able to compete and be stronger than other nations.
Why was the U.S. interested in Hawaii?
Why was the War Industries Board created?
This was created to regulate the U.S. economy and attempt to keep this on track during the war.
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Versailles?
To put an end to world War one.
Name all four events that helped push America closer to the War.
Problems with Mexico, Wilsons Re-Election, Unrestricted Submarine Warfare, or Russian Revolution.
How was it like for different cultures during the time?
A belief in Racial and cultural superiority in the United States drove them to want to go on this imperialism mission even more.
How did Hawaii change through Americas imperialism?
The U.S. made Hawaii's government a Democracy which did in fact help America get one step closer to world peace.
What did the economy look like after WW1?
Short-term America was striving however this came to a end quickly as inflation grew.
What is the League of Nations?
A plan regarding world peace in which was accepted in the Treaty of Versailles.
Was defending Democracy a reason the U.S. went to war, if so why?
Yes, because our goal as a country was to expand democracy and implement it in as many countries as possible.
No, Theodore Roosevelt was forced to use his power and claim he will take it by force if he has to. This made Columbia back down and Panama gave America power over the canal.
How did the U.S. gain the canal?
America believed if they helped Panama keep this canal than they could sign a treaty gaining power over it. Which they did a very profound job.
Was it the same for women after the War ended?
During the War women were striving, however once this ended and the men returned women would be kicked out of their jobs.
Where was the treaty signed, and why was it signed in this place?
The Treaty was signed at the Versailles Palace. This was done here because of its size and hundreds of people were involved in this.
What were the M.A.I.N. causes that led to WW1?
Militarism-Growing army and expanding it.
Alliances-Partnerships made between countries stirred tension especially if they were central powers.
Imperialism-All countries wanted to grow their empire.
Nationalism-Each country believed they are the best so this led to the War because of fighting over who the most superior was.
What effects or impact did imperialism have on the United States?
This lead to cultural suppression, political domination, and the exploitation of resources and workers. Also, tension between cultures made the U.S. and its racism even worse.
What did the Boxer Rebellion accomplish for China and Japan?
Attacks were conducted in Beijing on diplomats seeking justice. But, after two months of the reinforcements fighting was resolved and China went back to normal.
What impacts did the War have on the people living at home?
Women were provided countless job openings as many if not all men were drafted into the War. This also helped other cultural minorities specifically African Americans rise to some power and also find countless jobs.
What were the main points implemented in the Treaty of Versailles and who did this effect the most?
Germany because they needed to pay financial reparations, disarm military of all sorts, lose territory, and give up all of its overseas colonies.