U.S. vs Spain
U.S. naval ship that exploded before sinking in Havana, Cuba.
What is the Maine?
Pride in the nation or ethnic group that fueled rivalry in Europe.
What is nationalism?
British passenger ship that was sunk by German submarines, outraging many in Britain and America even though it was carrying weapons.
What is the Lusitania?
The attempt to control the territory of another country and rule it either directly or indirectly.
What is imperialism?
This means of communication was used frequently in World War I to gain support for the war effort and recruit soldiers and other military personnel.
What is propaganda?
A type of media that used sensational headlines and biased reporting to sell newspapers.
What is Yellow Journalism?
Archduke of Austria and heir to the throne. He was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist, starting World War I
Who was Franz Ferdinand?
Secret communication by German to Mexico promising them territory in the U.S. in return for allying with Germany and declaring war on the U.S.
What is the Zimmermann Telegram?
Supporters of imperialism argues that the U.S. would benefit from colonies since they provided new markets and _____ opportunities.
What is trade?
Imperialism tends to be _______, which means the willingness to use force.
What is militaristic?
Colonies gained by the U.S. in the Spanish-American War.
What is Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico and Guam?
At the wars start, an alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy (also Ottoman Empire)
What is the Triple Alliance?
Law passed by Congress that created a draft of young men into the U.S. military.
What is the Selective Service Act?
Due to the demands of industrialization and a growing population, the U.S. wanted colonies to gain control of new ______ and ________.
What are land and resources?
Imperialists supported the U.S. taking colonies so that _________ could refuel and travel greater distances.
What are steamships?
This group of Americans feared that a revolution in Cuba might result in a loss of their property or investments in Cuba.
Who are business people?
At wars start, an alliance of Britain, France, Russia.
What is the Triple Entente?
President of the U.S. in 1914 and re-elected in 1916. Kept America neutral in WWI until April 1917.
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
Anti-imperialists opposed imperialism because they believed it corrupted American _____.
What are values or beliefs?
Laws passed by Congress and aimed at immigrants. Outlawed spying and speaking, teaching, writing (against) or obstructing the U.S. war effort.
What are the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
Treaty ending the Spanish American War.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
The appearance of this may have increased the number of deaths caused by the war to 50 million.
What is the Spanish flu?
Germany's attack on this neutral country turned many Americans against Germany.
What is Belgium?
Some supporters of imperialism believed it allowed the U.S. to spread the _____ religion.
What is Christian?
Military commander of the American Expeditionary Forces.
Who is John Pershing?