American Imperialism
The Spanish American War
The U.S. Enters
World War I
World War I: Impact on American Life
The Lasting Effects of World War I
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Define Imperialism
Political, military, and economic domination of strong nations over weaker territories.
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What is Yellow Journalism?
Paper that used exaggerated headlines and stories to sell newspapers!
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Define Neutrality.
Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement. Not getting involved!
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Did most Americans want the United States to be involved in World War I?
No, most Americans wanted the United States to remain NEUTRAL! Wilson's re election campaign slogan: "He kept us out of the war!"
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Define reparations.
Payment for war damages. Who pays? GERMANY!
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This updated the Monroe Doctrine and protected Latin American from economic imperialism by Europe.
The Roosevelt Corollary
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How did Yellow Journalism help lead to the outbreak of the Spanish American War? (two ways)
1.) Speculating that Spain blew up the U.S.S. Maine. 2.) Published letter from Spanish ambassador insulting the President.
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What were the MAIN causes of World War I? BE SPECIFIC!
Militarism: Glorification of the military. Alliances: Agreement between nations to protect each other from an aggressor. Imperialism: Domination of one territory by a stronger nation. Nationalism: EXTREME pride in one's own country.
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What sacrifices did Americans have to make during World War I?
1.) Limit use of food and supplies so they could be sent to Europe for use by U.S. soldiers. 2.) Industry cooperates, doesn't compete. 3.) Farms and Industry regulated by the U.S. government.
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Woodrow Wilson's plan for lasting world peace is referred to as:
Wilson's 14 points.
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Commodore Perry "Opened" which country?
Japan
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Which two influential newspaper publishers do you ALWAYS associate with Yellow Journalism?
William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer
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How did submarine warfare draw the United States into World War I?
1.) German U-Boats created blockades stopping U.S. goods from entering European ports. 2.) The sinking of the Lusitania, unrestricted submarine warfare declared by Germany.
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What was the Great Migration?
Movement of African Americans from the South to the North in search of jobs in industry.
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Did the United States ratify the Treaty of Versailles or join the League of Nations?
No. Congress did not approve of the Treaty of Versailles or approve membership to the League of Nations. U.S. - Germany Treaty 1921
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Why did the United States desire to "open" Japan?
To open Japan to trading with the western world. To use as a "coaling station" en route to trading with China. To spread Christianity. "Missionaries"
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What were the three lasting effects of the Spanish American War?
1.) U.S. builds the Panama Canal. 2.) Spain gives up Cuba and Philippines. 3.) America assumes new role in the world.
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How did the Zimmerman Telegram draw the United States into World War I?
What is it? - Coded message from Germany to Mexico asking Mexico to declare war on America if America declares war on Germany. Created tension between Mexico and the United States.
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How did World War I impact American women?
1.) Women joined the workforce in place of men who left for war. 2.) Became nurses in the Red Cross, domestic and abroad. 3.) "Earned" the right to vote. (19th amendment)
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What was the League of Nations and why was it proposed by Woodrow Wilson? Why did it fail?
1.) World organization created to promote peaceful cooperation between countries. 2.) Failed because it was weak, disagreement amongst members, no army to back up policy.
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Explain the difference between "Dollar Diplomacy" and "Moral Diplomacy".
Dollar Diplomacy: Taft - Policy aimed to increase American investment in business and banks throughout Central America and the Caribbean. Moral Diplomacy: Wilson - Promises that the U.S. would “never again seek one foot of territory by conquest” but would promote “human rights, national integrity, and opportunity.”
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Why did the United States build the Panama Canal?
Trade/Commerce To decrease travel time from the east coast of the United States to the west coast. Create American presence in Latin America.
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Which European military alliance did the United States support during World War I?
The Triple Entente - United Kingdom, France, Russia
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The result of the Schenck v. United States Supreme Court Case established that in times of war, the United States Government can:
Limit the constitutional rights of Americans. This case limited freedom of speech.
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What were the lasting effects of World War I on America?
1.) Economic: Inflation- rising prices. Less goods, more demand. 2.) Social: Role of Women and African Americans expand. 3.) Political: Red Scare- Fear of Communists and Radicals planning revolution in the U.S. 4.) The world adjusts to a New Order! The U.S. becomes a power.
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