Causes of American Imperialism
What is imperialism?
A political practice that involves extending a state's power over other nations, often through military or economic force
What did imperialism do for Japan?
Territorial expansion, Resource acquisitions, and establishment of a greater East Asia co-prosperity sphere.
What were some of the main causes of world war one?
militarism, alliances, nationalism, and imperialism
What was the Espionage act?
Restricted anyone from saying bad things about the war.
Which plan was approved?
Both
What are the four main reasons for American Imperialism?
Social, Political, Military, and Economic.
How did the open door policy affect china?
Equal trade and investment opportunities for all countries in China
What was the problem with unrestricted submarine warfare?
U.S. neutral ships got attacked by Great Britain's naval boats.
What military force were African Americans restricted from?
Marine corps
What was the purpose of self determination?
Self-determination wanted people to have the ability to make choices, solve problems, and take responsibility for one's life
What is the belief that Americans were destined to explore and expand across North America.
Manifest Destiny.
what was Japan like before Imperialism?
Isolated and very strict government.
how was imperialism a cause of ww1?
created an intense competition between European powers
why was the espionage act controversial?
they infringed upon Americans' First Amendment right of free speech.
Describe the overall objective of The Treaty of Versailles
To get Germany to accept sole responsibility for starting the war and pay for damages expenses caused by the war
The process by which a country determines its own statehood and was a driving factor of Wilson's 14 Points.
Self determination.
why was the open door policy important?
Prevented any single nation from dominating trade in China
what is unrestricted submarine warfare?
a naval tactic where submarines sink merchant ships and other ships without warning
what did these public and private efforts bring?
ruined reputations, imprisonments, public shaming, murders, etc.
Which plan/treaty wanted long lasting peace between all countries?
Fourteen Point Plan
Social Darwinism.
what was the impact of the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty?
allowed for a large American military presence in Japan
Why is the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand considered the immediate cause of WWI?
The assassination by a Serbian nationalist triggered Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia, which then set off a chain reaction through the alliance system, drawing other European powers into the conflict.
Why was implementing restrictions on society so important to the U.S. government?
They feared anti-war speeches and street pamphlets would undermine the war effort
- Limited army to 100,000 men
- Limited Navy to 15,000 men
- Pay 132 billion in reparations
- Cede land
- Surrender all colonies