This former president urged the US to stay isolated in his farewell address.
Who is George Washington
100
The Spanish-American war took place in this Atlantic Ocean Island
What is Cuba
100
This long term cause is when countries across Europe were expanding and taking over weaker ones
What is Imperialism
100
In the early stages of WWI America was this
What is neutral
100
It looked grim for the allies in the war, before this country joined and turned things around
Who is America
200
This was America's policy of expanding their boarders and taking control of weaker nations
What is imperialism
200
The war also took place in this group of Pacific Ocean islands
What is the Philippines
200
This long term cause of WWI made the war go from a two country conflict to a larger war.
What are alliances
200
When German U Boats sunk this British passenger ship killing 120 American civilians, we were brought to the brink of war
What is the Lusitania
200
This post-war agreement officially ended the war and heavily punished Germany and the other Central Powers for their involvement in the war.
What is the Treaty of Versailles
300
These TWO territories that fell under American imperialism eventually became US states
What are Alaska and Hawaii
300
Although the ship was most likely blown up from natural causes, Americans blamed the Spanish when their ship sank and used this slogan to rally them
What is "Remember the Maine"
300
This long term cause was a result of countries competing to see whose armies were stronger
What is militarism
300
The coded message intercepted by the British was telling the Mexicans to attack the US if they declared war on Germany
What is the Zimmermann Telegram
300
The Allies included US, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, and this country (also where much of the fighting took place)
What is France
400
Imperialism of this territory would eventually lead to the Spanish-American War
What is Latin America
400
Future President Teddy Roosevelt lead this cavalry unit into battle with a large population of African American soldiers
Who are the Rough Riders
400
This long term cause nationalism means this
What is having pride in your country
400
Much like yellow journalism, these colorful fliers encouraged Americans to help the war effort any way they could
What are propaganda posters
400
The Central Powers who ended up losing the war were made up of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and this nation which is now known as the country Turkey
What is the Ottoman Empire
500
This imperialism policy in China meant that many different countries including the US controlled a section of it.
What is Spheres of Influence
500
The US also helped out another Latin American country with their revolution, but expected some of their land in return to build this important project.
What is the Panama Canal
500
This was the "spark" or short term cause that led to WWI, happening between Austria-Hungary and Serbia
What is the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
500
This is the process that was undergone by the US to help prepare for war
What is mobilization
500
This US president at the the time of the war helped attempt to bring postwar peace with his 14 points and the League of Nations