American Imperialism
Ruling over foreign countries is called this
What is Imperialism?
This was the main enemy of the Spanish-American War.
This MAIN cause was nations building up their military
What is Militarism?
WWI was primarily fought in these long holes in the ground for cover.
What are trenches?
This side won WWI
Who are the Allies?
This far-north region was purchased from Russia because of its abundance of gold and oil.
What is Alaska
America gained control of these countries after the Spanish-American war.
What are Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Phillippines?
This MAIN cause was because of agreements between nations to defend each other in case of an attack.
What is an Alliance?
These large steel vehicles were developed and first used in WWI and are still used today.
What are Tanks?
The Americans joined this side in 1917.
Who are the Allies?
Sugar cane and pineapples were grown in this American colony that later became a state.
What is Hawaii?
The Spanish-American War started because of the sinking of this ship in the Havanna Harbor.
What is the USS Maine?
This MAIN cause was because people felt intense pride in their nations, believing their nation was way better than others and that other countries needed to be made like theirs.
What is Nationalism?
These flying machines were first used in WWI and are used today in combat.
What are Planes?
This is the word for a temporary pause in combat in a war.
What is a ceasefire?
America built this canal in Panama to make American trade easier.
What is The Panama Canal?
Theodore Roosevelt led this group of infantry, which eventually made him famous.
What are the Rough Riders?
This was the spark of WWI in Europe, which happened in Sarajevo.
What is the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand?
These were weapons that released dangerous gas into the air that was intended to hurt and permanently scar the enemy; it is illegal to use in war today.
What is Chemical Weapons?
This was President Wilson's plan to ensure a war like WWI could never happen again.
What are Wilson's 14 Points?
This is the term for sensationalized journalism used to gather support, especially for the Spanish-American War
What is Yellow Journalism?
This is the treaty that ended the war.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
This boat's sinking led Americans to favor the Allies and for America to eventually enter the war.
What is the Lusitania?
This weapon shot fire at enemies and was highly effective at clearing trenches; however, it was banned in combat after WWI.
What is a Flame thrower?
This is the treaty that officially ended WWI and punished Germany the most.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?