Powerful nations taking over weaker regions in order to create conditions that benefit the powerful nations in some way
What is imperialism
100
Newspapers at this time often wrote sensational articles, not necessarily accurate, in order to sell more papers.
What is yellow journalism
100
The policy involved aggressively building up a nation's armed forces in preparation for war.
What is Militarism
100
This authorized the draft of young men in World War I
What is the selective service
100
Germany invaded _____ . This brought in Great Britain into the war faster than anticipated
What is Belgium
200
many felt it was in America’s interest to continue expanding past the western frontier – to include expansion across oceans as well
What is Manifest Destiny
200
the U.S. warship exploded and sank in Havana, Cuba
What is the USS Maine
200
Germany and Austria Hungary made up
What is the central powers
200
What type warfare was in in World War I
What is Trench warfare
200
The nation of the world would join together to ensure security and peace.
What is League of Nations
300
Many felt that Americans were obligated to bring the benefits of American society to other people and that American society was superior to others, and therefore had the right to dominate other societies.
What is Social Darwinism
300
This meant they would use diplomacy, but would consider military means to solve issues if necessary. What was this policy called
What is the Big Stick policy
300
This passenger ship was sunk and lead to U.S. involvement in WWI
What is Lusitania
300
Floating Airships
What is a zeppelin
300
President Wilson plan after World War I
What is 14 points
400
the sugar boom really attracted more Americans in the 1880’s and we wanted to put a naval base there
What is Hawaii
400
U.S gained three territories
What is Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines
400
This note was intercepted by Great Britain. This note was from Germany to Mexico asking them to attack the United States.
What is Zimmerman Note
400
Special bonds to support the allied cause
What is a liberty bond
400
Payment for economic injury suffered during war
What is reparations
500
The influx of foreigners angered many Chinese
- Chinese citizens known as “_______” attacked foreigners in China
- Foreign armies, including American, came to the defense of their citizens and defeated the ___-
What is the boxer rebellion
500
Roosevelt sent 16 battleships and their escorts on a round the world trip
What is the Great White Fleet
500
This Country wanted to be part of Serbia and was the place where Archduke Ferdinand was shot.