Causes of American Imperialism
Spanish American War
American Imperialism- Panama, Hawaii, and Alaska
World War 1 Causes
Treat of Versailles and Wilson's 14 Points
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What is imperialism?
When a country extends its powers to gain territory of another country for reasons like land and money.
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Which country threw a rebellion because they thought their trading between the United States was unfair?
China.
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What 2 resources did Alaska provide?
Oil and Gold.
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Who was assassinated and started the cause of WW1?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.
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Who wanted lasting peace?
President Woodrow Wilson.
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What country does this image represent?
Japan.
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Which country did the United Sates gain from the Spanish American War?
A. Alaska B. Guam C. Panama D. Puerto Rico
B. Guam
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What country is in green?
Panama.
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What area does this image describe?
Militarism.
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Which of these two were listed in the Fourteen Point Plan?
A. No trade. B. Increase in militarism. C. League of Nations D. Self-determination
C. League of Nations D. Self-determination
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What is yellow journalism?
Yellow journalism is a type of journalism based on sensationalism and making scandals.
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What did the Teller Amendment describe?
The United States cannot annex Cuba.
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Explain why the United States mainly wanted territory of Hawaii.
Hawaii produced sugar cane which the United States was interested in.
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What is an alliance?
When two countries have a mutual interest in protecting each other.
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Which country did the Treaty of Versailles treat harshly?
Germany.
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Why can imperialism be seen as negative?
Countries usually take over countries though military and force.
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What did Japan open up to the United States in the 1800's?
Trade.
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What did the U.S sign a treaty with Panama for?
The construction of the Panama canal.
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What is nationalism?
The belief that a nations interests and national unity should be placed ahead of global cooperation.
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What are reparations?
The money used to repair a country which got destroyed by a war.
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What was the result of the Monroe Doctrine?
It put all of North and South America under U.S. control.
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What was the result of the Little Splendid War?
The United States took control over Cuba.
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How did the U.S. take control over Hawaii?
The U.S. invaded Hawaii and took it from the Queen.
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What factors lead the U.S. to get involved in wars prior to WW1?
Land, Territories, Money.
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What did the Fourteen Point Plan include that the Treaty of Versailles didn't?
Free trade.