Roosevelt Corollary
President Teddy Roosevelt’s foreign policy, which threatened the use of military force to achieve foreign policy goals, was known by this "woody" nickname.
What is the "Big Stick" Policy
This "A" in M.A.N.I.A. describes the secret agreements countries made to support one another in case of war.
What is Alliances?
Woodrow Wilson won re-election in 1916 using this famous four-word campaign slogan.
"What is he kept us out of war"
This was the 14th point of Wilson's plan, calling for a global organization to maintain peace.
What is the League of Nations?
The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to this 1823 doctrine, which warned European powers to stay out of the Western Hemisphere.
What is the Monroe Doctrine
This "M" refers to the massive buildup of armies and weapons in the years leading up to 1914
What is Militarism
American soldiers sent to fight in Europe were commonly known by this "bread-like" nickname.
What were Doughboys?
This principle in the 14 Points argued that ethnic groups should have the right to choose their own government and borders.
What is Self-Determination?
Under the Corollary, the U.S. claimed the right to act as an "International _______ Power" to stabilize Latin American nations.
What is Police Power
The "spark" that ignited the war was the assassination of this Archduke of Austria-Hungary.
Who was Franz Ferdinand?
This secret message from Germany to Mexico, promising U.S. territory in exchange for an alliance, helped push the U.S. into war.
What was the Zimmermann Telegram?
To prevent another war, Wilson called for "Open _______," meaning no more secret treaties between nations.
What is Diplomacy?
This 1902 event involving a European blockade of a Latin American country over unpaid debts prompted Roosevelt to issue his Corollary.
What was the Venezuelan Crisis?
This term describes intense pride in one’s nation and the desire for self-rule, which created tension in the Balkans.
What is Nationalism?
Germany’s use of this type of "unrestricted" warfare resulted in the sinking of civilian ships like the Lusitania.
"What is Unrestricted Submarine Warfare"
Wilson’s 14 Points were often at odds with European leaders who wanted to punish Germany with these heavy financial payments.
What are Reparations?
Critics of the Roosevelt Corollary argued that instead of protecting Latin America, the U.S. was engaging in this—the act of a stronger nation dominating a weaker one.
What is Imperialism?
This was the nickname for the alliance consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.
What is Central Powers?
Wilson justified entering the war by famously stating that the world must be made "safe" for this.
What is Democracy?
Wilson’s plan for "Peace without _______" aimed to ensure that the losing nations were not treated so harshly that they would seek revenge later.
What is Peace without Victory?