Imperialism
Define Imperialism
stronger nations take control of weaker regions for the purpose of growing in wealth, strength, and influence
Describe Yellow Journalism.
Ms. Sloan will either approve or not
Define Militarism
keeping a standing army at all times
Which country did the United States have close economic ties with?
England
What treaty officially ended WW1?
The Treaty of Versailles
What are TWO reasons why the United States wanted to expand?
Promoting Economic Growth: Find new markets for food and goods (Open Door Policy)
Protecting American Security: Increase United States Naval Bases to protect borders and markets from foreign rivals
Preserving American Spirit: Restore the country’s pioneer spirit (Manifest Destiny)
List two causes of the Spanish American War.
“Yellow Journalism” fueled American sympathy for the Cuban rebels
The USS Maine was sent to Cuba to protect Americans and sank due to an explosion (Americans blamed the Spanish for this)
“Remember the Maine” became the battle cry
Any attempts at a peaceful solution had failed
Define Alliances & how they played into the start of WW1
divided Europe into competing nations
Describe the Zimmerman Telegram
Who was NOT allowed to attend the Paris Peace Conference?
Central Powers (GERMANY!!)
What did the United States gain from "Seward's Folly?"
Alaska
Which treaty ended the Spanish American War?
The Treaty of Paris
How did Imperialism lead to World War One?
Superior nations are competing for colonies in Africa and Asia
Describe the impact German Unrestricted Submarine Warfare had on the United States
Germans sank the US ship, Lusitania.
128 Americans died
What was the purpose of Wilson's 14 Points?
His Idealistic Plan for Peace
What are two reasons that the United States wanted to build the Panama Canal?
Needs a shorter route between Pacific and Atlantic Oceans
Make global shipping much faster and cheaper
U.S. Navy could move quickly from one ocean to the other at time of war
What are two outcomes of the Treaty of Paris?
Spain recognized Cuba’s independence
U.S. would intervene on behalf of Cuba
For a payment of $20 million, America gained the Philippines
Puerto Rico was annexed from Spain
Define Nationalism and it's impacts
(extreme patriotism) can serve as unifying force for a nation and can cause heavy competition/rivalry between nations as well
Which "side" did the United States enter the war for?
Allied powers OR Triple Entente
List three terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
Forced Germany to accept guilt for war and loss of territory and pay REPARATIONS.
Limited the German military (disarmament)
National boundaries were redrawn from Germany’s land, creating many new nations.
Creation of League of Nations
This policy wanted to give all nations equal trading rights in China while trying to preserve Chinese integrity.
Describe Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick Diplomacy" foreign policy.
The “Big Stick” was the United States Navy!!
This pushes the United States to act as an international police power.
The United States government would now intervene to prevent interventions from other powers.
Does this remind you of another foreign policy?? (Hint: it’s the Monroe Doctrine!!)
Describe William Taft's Dollar Diplomacy
Substitute dollars for bullets”
Maintain orderly societies abroad through increased American investment in foreign economies (Dollar Diplomacy)
How long was the United States involved in WW1 for?
One year
Describe the purpose of the League of Nations.
To create an alliance/group of nations to prevent any future conflicts or war.