Latin America
Spanish-American War
Imperial Policies
WWI
War on the Homefront
100
The US built a canal through this Latin American country.
What is Panama.
100
The location of the USS Maine when it exploded, helping to ignite war with Spain. ***BONUS: Name the city and country.***
What is (Havana) Cuba.
100
Doctrine that established the US's role as a police force in Latin America.
What is Roosevelt Corollary.
100
Two opposing forces of the war.
What is Allied Power & Central Powers.
100
US government encouraged citizens to purchase these in support of the war effort.
What is (War) Bonds.
200
Mexico received this message from Germany, prompting US action in WWI.
What is Zimmerman Telegram.
200
Term that refers to the media propaganda promoting war with the Spanish government.
What is "Yellow Journalism."
200
Policy that promoted international trade with China.
What is Open Door Policy.
200
German U-Boats sank this passenger ship, killing several Americans and stirring support for war.
What is Lusitania.
200
Famous court case involving free speech in protest of the military draft.
What is Schenck v. United States.
300
Nickname for Taft's foreign policy towards Latin American countries.
What is "Dollar Diplomacy."
300
DAILY DOUBLE!!! Name THREE of the four parts of the Treaty of Paris (1898).
What is 1.) Spain cedes Guam 2.) Spain cedes Puerto Rico 3.) Cuba granted Independence 4.) US acquire Philippines for $20 mil.
300
Law that granted full territorial status and citizenship to Puerto Rico.
What is Jones Act of 1917.
300
Nickname for the US Navy during the Age of Imperialism and First World War.
What is Great White Fleet.
300
Name TWO of the three major laws created to support the war effort.
What is 1.) Military Conscription Act (Selective Service Act) 2.) Espionage Act 3.) Sedition Act
400
The US purchased the Virgin Islands from this European country in 1917.
What is Denmark.
400
Famous battle won by Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders.
What is Battle of San Juan Hill.
400
Country that was the site of the original trans-American canal.
What is Nicaragua.
400
DAILY DOUBLE!!! Name the TWO most devastating battles fought on the Western Front.
What is Battle of Verdun & Battle of the Somme.
400
TWO government propagandists hired to create anti-German sentiment and support for the war effort.
Who are George Creel & Eddie Bernays.
500
Name the TWO legislative amendments that approved US intervention in Cuban affairs.
What is Teller & Platt Amendments.
500
Leader of the Philippine insurrection against US control.
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo.
500
Nickname for the US purchase of Alaska in 1867.
What is "Seward's Folly" OR "Seward's Icebox."
500
Country with the most casualties suffered during the First World War.
What is Russia.
500
Herbert Hoover was the head of this government agency aimed at civilian conservation during wartime.
What is US Food Administration.
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