Vocab
Policy of extending a country's power and influence through either diplomacy or military force
Imperialism
President during World War I
Woodrow Wilson
Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to attract readers. One of the main propaganda techniques that influenced the U.S. to get involved in Cuba
Yellow Journalism
Treaty that blamed Germany for the war
Germany forced to pay $30 billion in reparations
Germany had to limit the size of their military
Germany had to give up all overseas territories
Treaty of Versailles
Central powers during World War 1
Austria - Hungary
Germany
Ottoman Empire
The nation defends its honor, economy, and society by directly getting involved in wars that do not directly involve them
Interventionists
Led the all volunteer Calvary unit known as the Rough Riders
Teddy Roosevelt
This battle was the most significant U.S. land victory for the Rough Riders
Battle of San Juan Hill
This act stated the that the US intended to give the Philippines their independence once they proved they could rule themselves
Jones Act
The Allies during World War 1 (list 3)
France
United States
Russia
Britain
Italy
The nation seeks to avoid alliances with other nations in order to avoid being drawn into wars not related to direct territorial self-defense
Non-Interventionists
The Archduke of Austria-Hungary that was shot by Gavril Princip (Serbian affiliated with the terrorist group known as the "Black Hand")
Franz Ferdinand
This amendment stated that the US had no intention of annexing Cuba after the war, the US would leave control of Cuba to its people, and the US would help Cuba gain its independence
Teller Amendment
This amendment stated that the US had no intention of annexing Cuba after the war, the US would leave control of Cuba to its people, and the US would help Cuba gain its independence
Teller Amendment
Lusitania
Policy of the US during the late 19th century; remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups
Isolationism
Native Tennessean who was considered one of the most decorated soldiers in World War I. He had captured over 100 German soldiers and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his efforts.
Alvin C. York
In this treaty, Spain agreed to give up Cuba, Spain gave Guam and Puerto Rico to the US, and the US paid Spain $20 million for the Philippines
Treaty of Paris
In this treaty, Spain agreed to give up Cuba, Spain gave Guam and Puerto Rico to the US, and the US paid Spain $20 million for the Philippines
Treaty of Paris
An independent agency of the government of the US created to influence public opinion to support US participation in the war
Committee on Public Information
An individual who has claimed the right to refuse to perform military service on the grounds of freedom of though, conscience, or religion
Conscientious objector
Commander of all US forces in Europe (also known as the American Expeditionary Forces)
John J. Pershing
This amendment stated that Cuba could not make alliances with other countries other than the US and allowed the US to establish and keep a naval base in Cuba (Guantanamo Bay)
Platt Amendment
This treaty allowed the US gained of a 10 mile strip of land in Panama to build a canal
This Act made it illegal to speak or publish disloyal things about the government, military, etc
Sedition Act