Why Imperialism?
The belief that it was the responsibility of white western nations to "save" the underdeveloped nations.
White Man's Burden
The belief that it was the God given destiny of the United States to conquer the west.
Manifest Destiny
Wanted for its use as a coaling station, and pineapple, a valuable cash crop.
Hawaii
Sent to Mexico by Germany, to encourage them to attack the US, in order to keep the US out of a war in Europe.
Zimmerman Telegram
The United States joined who in WW1?
The Allies
This "toy" gave the US the ability to conquer new territories found beyond our natural borders.
The Great White Fleet
The Western Hemisphere is closed to European powers creating new colonies, and colonies seeking indepence should be freed. Unsuccessful when created.
Monroe Doctrine
The Philippines.
German policy that all ships traveling near Europe would be considered a threat, and fired upon.
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
All countries should demilitarize, there should be freedom of travel, imperialism should end, and there should be a League of Nations created where we can solve problems instead of going to war.
Wilson's 14 Points
The belief that some people are naturally more successful than others, and so it "okay" that those individuals rule over the others.
Social Darwinism
If any European nations fail to follow the Monroe Doctrine, they will be forced by use of the military.
Roosevelt Corollary
Wanted for its natural geography, lending itself to military and trade.
Panama
For most of the war, the US states remained _______.
Neutral
Punish Germany, make them pay reparations, make them demilitarize, claim their territory, and create a League of Nations that can be used to control the world.
Treaty of Versailles
Part of the reason it was acceptable to colonize less developed nations, was to save them from their "heathen religions" and teach them about what religion?
Christianity
Use of economic power to influence less developed nations. Involved loaning money, building infrastructure, and creating businesses.
Dollar Diplomacy
Cuba
What was the US response to the Treaty of Versailles, and what policy did it adopt?
Turner Thesis
It is the obligation of the United States to help less developed nations to establish democratic governments.
Moral Diplomacy
Used to open new businesses.
China
Many Americans purchased ______ ______ to support the war.
War Bonds
Who was sent away from the Treaty of Versailles meetings.
Japan