imperialism
imperialism definition
a system where a powerful nation-state seizes or controls territories outside its own borders. These territories are claimed and governed as colonies
main cause of spanish american war
the sinking of USS maine
russo-japanese american war
was significant bc it was the first time an asian country beat a european country and it was in 1904-1905. japansese v russia and it was about land disputes
what were the dates of ww1
1914-1918
what caused ww1 basically
the assasination of the archduke of autro-hungary
what was the white mans burden
the idea that white men had to "civilize" non native ppl. a book written by rudyard kipling
definition of the war (include dates)
This was a conflict in 1898 between the U.S and Spain, that ended Spanish rule in the americas, the Americans thought that the exploding of the Maine was the work of the Spanish in Cuba, but it was actually just a malfunction.
treaty of portsmouth
ended the japanese russo american war
what was MAIN
M- Militarism- the belief of government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use aggressively to defend or promote national interests
A- Alliances- an agreement between 2 or more countries to support each other during the war
I- Imperialism- a system where a powerful nation-state seizes or controls territories outside its own borders. These territories are claimed and governed as colonies
N- Nationalism- an intense form of patriotism or loyalty to one's country. Nationalists exaggerate the importance or virtues of their home country, placing its interest above those of other nations.
liberty bonds
(Americans funded the war by buying liberty bonds. After the war, they would be reimbursed, PLUS interest) America was 25 bills in debt
yellow journalism?
FAKE NEWS!!! catchy headlines and exaggerated sensationalism to get ppl to buy newspapers
what ended the war
treaty of paris
panama canal info
the usa partnered with panama to make the panama canal after france failed and helped them revolt against cuba because the canal would help them in training
name two new weapons in ww1
zeppelins, tank, machine gas, mustard gas/poison gas
what was the armenian genocide
It laid the ground for the more nationalistic nation-state that eventually became the republic of turkey, by the end of the war, more than 90 percent of Armenians in the ottoman empire were gone and many traces of their former presence had been erased
The Armenian genocide refers to the physical annihilation of ethnic Armenian Christian people living in the ottoman empire from the spring of 1915 through the autumn of 1916. There were 1.5 million Armenians living in the empire. At least 664000 and possibly as many as 1.2 million died during the genocide
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tell me about Queen Liliuokalani/ America’s overthrow of Hawaiian Monarchy
American sugar planters overthrow the queen and establish their own government with Dole as president. An 1887 naval base was established at pearl harbor as part of the new Hawaiian constitution and established sugar exports.
filipino american war
The philippine-American War lasted 3 years and resulted in the death of over 2400 American and over 20000 Filipino combatants. As many as 200000 Filipino civilians died from violence, famine, and disease. Amillio Agurado was the president of the Philippines at the time
selective service act of 1917
basically the draft
rubber congo
king leopold Feb 5, 1885, king Leopold II establishes congo by brutally seizing the African landmass as his personal possession 5-10 million died due to enslavement and a bunch got their hands cut off
what treaty ended ww1
Treaty Of Versailles
The three Reasons America Warmed Up to Overseas Expansion
A thirst for new markets, desire for military expansion, and the belief in anglo sax superiority
four parts of the platt amendment
1. Cuba could not make treaties that might limit its independence. 2. The U.S. had the right to intervene in Cuba to preserve independence and maintain order. 3. Cuba was not to go into debt 4. U.S. could buy or lease land on the island for naval and coaling nations
shell shock
ptsd from ww1
name at least three allies
U.S., France, Britain, Russia, Italy, Romania, and Japan
name at least three central powers
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman empire, russia