Motives & Imperialism
Name one motive for imperialism.
Economic, political, military, or humanitarian
What type of media exaggerated stories to sell newspapers?
Yellow Journalism
Which president built the Panama Canal?
Theodore Roosevelt
What was the Great Migration?
Movement of African Americans north for jobs
What document ended WWI?
Treaty of Versailles
Give an example of Anti-Imperialist
What event involving a U.S. ship helped start the war?
What policy is described as “speak softly and carry a big stick”?
Big Stick Diplomacy
What was the purpose of the Committee on Public Information?
Promote pro-war propaganda
What was Fourteen Points?
Wilson’s plan for peace
Why did the U.S. want to annex Hawaii?
Sugar plantations + Naval base
Name two results of the Treaty of Paris (1898).
U.S. gained Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines, Cuba independent
What was Dollar Diplomacy?
Using economic power to influence other countries
What Supreme Court case limited free speech during WWI?
Schenck v. United States
Why didn’t the U.S. join the League of Nations?
Fear of entangling alliances / Senate rejection
How did the Anti-Imperialist League argue imperialism contradicted American ideals?
Violated democracy/self-determination
How did yellow journalism influence public opinion?
Increased support for war
How did the Roosevelt Corollary expand the Monroe Doctrine?
It stated specifically that the US could intervene in Latin America
What was the “clear and present danger” test?
Limits speech if it threatens safety
How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to future conflict?
Harsh punishments on Germany
What was name of the Queen of Hawaii?
Queen Liliʻuokalani
What was the difference between the Teller and Platt Amendment?
Teller Amendment --> Spain leaves Cuba, U.S enters but cannot permanently reside in Cuba
Platt Amendment --> Cuba cannot make foreign agreements and U.S can intervene when necessary
How was Woodrow Wilson's foreign policy different than other progressive Presidents.
Wilson was anti-imperialist
Why were the Palmer Raids considered controversial?
They violated civil liberties
What territory was Germany forced to surrender to France in the Treaty of Versailles?
Alsace Lorraine