Causes of American Imperalism
What is imperialism?
Imperialism - involves the extension of nation's power over other lands.
What ended the Spanish-American War?
The Treaty of Paris, Spanish gave up Cuba and the U.S. established its independence.
What is an alliance?
Aliance - when two or more countries have mutual interests
What U.S. ship was sunk?
The Lusitania
True or False:
Wilson wanted to shut down all trade.
FALSE
True or False:
Puerto Rico is an American colony.
TRUE
What was the Yellow Journalism?
The most read journals that told shocking stories with crazy illustrations written by William Hearst and Joseph Pulitizer.
Who was killed that led to the start of WW1?
Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie
What did American first do to contribute to the war?
We sent Europe money and weapons.
What was Woodrow Wilson's overall plan?
World Peace
Why did America start imperialism?
What is the Delome letter?
Delome letter - It was written by Spanish ambassadors calling their president weak, then leaked in the local newspaper causing an upset.
What does the M stand for and mean?
Militarism - the belief that a country should have a very strong military and use it aggressively
What is the Zimmerman note?
A note from Germany to Mexico, asking Mexico to create an alliance against the U.S. for land.
What is self-determination?
A person's ability to make their own choices and a political right.
What economic reasons are behind imperialism?
Countries needed new customers and places to invest in. They also wanted a lot of new, raw materials.
What is the Teller Amendment?
The amendment to the U.S. declaration of war against Spain that prohibited the U.S. from establishing permeant control over Cuba.
True or False:
The triple alliance is Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Ottoman Empire.
TRUE
What was unrestricted submarine warfare?
A naval tactic where submarines attack merchant ships and warships without warning.
Did his plan become approved?
No, but some points were included in the Treaty of Versailles.
Name 3 countries America has taken over.
EX: Guam, Philippines, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska, Panama Canal.
What is the Platt Amendment?
The treaty between the U.S. and Cuba that attempted to protect Cuba's independence from foreign intervention.
What happened between Germany and Mexico that made the U.S. upset?
Germany sent Mexico the Zimmerman note trying to get Mexico become a Germany ally and invade the United States, but the letter gets leaked to the U.S.
What is the sedition act?
Sedition act - prevented spying, interfering with the draft, or false statements against the government.
EX: League of Nations, Poland, no more Austria-Hungary, arm are reduced.