US Imperialism
What is Imperialism?
A nation wanting to expand its influence in land and economic interests
Who was assassinated to spark the beginning of The Great War?
Archduke Ferdinand (Heir of the Austro-Hungary Empire)
Which ship was sunk by German U-Boats (submarines) which upset Americans?
RMS Lusitania
Who was the leader of the American Expeditionary Forces?
John J Pershing
Who are the Big 4 in the Treaty of Versailles?
U.S., England, France, Italy
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
What was the Hawaiian League and what did they do?
A group of American business men would took over Hawaii's government and handed it over the the US
Name the 5 causes of World War 1
1. Militarism
2. Alliances (Mutual Defense)
3. Imperialism
4. Nationalism
5. Assassination
What is Unrestricted Submarine Warfare?
Germany committing to attacking ships that could possibly help the Allies cause (including passenger ships)
Why was this war known during its time as "The War to End all Wars"?
More death was seen than any other war in modern history
(20-40 Million)
What was the purpose of Wilson's 14 points?
Ways to avoid another World War in the future
How did "Seward's Folly" turn into a success?
The Alaskan Klondike Gold Rush and other resources exploited
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Why are Mutual Defense Alliances so dangerous?
Secret Alliances that wrap nations into wars that they might not have had direct interest in
Why was the U.S. joining the war a death sentence for the Central powers?
The Central Powers didn't have a huge industrial nation to support them at the end of the war. The U.S. beings in fresh troops and supplies.
Why were the allies lucky the US joined when it did?
Russian Revolution resulted in a peace between Central powers and new Soviet Union. Shifts the war in Europe to one front.
Why was the League of Nations doomed from the start?
The US didn't join and other nations unwilling to provide enforcement or abide by recommendations
How did Yellow Journalism cause the Spanish American War?
Compared rebels in Cuba and Philippines to Revolutionary War hero's. Eventually, blamed Spain for the USS Maine explosion.
What were the 2 sides of the war?
Triple Entente (Later the Allies)
Central Powers
How did the US have economic interest in the war before we joined?
US Banks gave loans to Allies. If allies lose, not payback.
How did propaganda influence the American public in WW I? (Give a specific example)
Argument Writing
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
What were the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles? (Name 4)
- Germany pays reparations for the war
- Germany reduced in size
- Austro-Hungary Empire broken up
- Ottoman Empire broken up
- Germany made to dismantle military. Can't have standing army forces
What was Roosevelt's influence on Imperialism? (Name 4 things)
- Dollar Diplomacy
- Roosevelt Corollary
- Great White Fleet
- Panama Canal
- Before President, Rough Riders fighting in Cuba
Why didn't the US get involved at first?
Isolationism- Policy of not getting involved in world affairs that don't directly affect your nation
How did the Zimmerman telegram actually hurt Germany?
Through British intelligence, US finds out Germany is encouraging Mexico to join attack US. Also, informs US Germany will start Unrestricted Submarine Warfare again.
How did WW I revolutionize warfare? (5 things)
- Submarine Warfare
- Trench Warfare
- Aircraft
- Chemical Warfare
- End of old tactics 9 (Cavalry)
- Machine Guns
- Tanks
How could the end of World War 1 lead to another World War?
Argument Writing