Imperialism
What is the definition of imperialism?
The policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political or military control over weaker territories.
This new type of warfare was necessary, because of the creation of machine guns after the Industrial Revolution.
It made open warfare extremely deadly which led to the use of trench warfare.
What is the space between opposing trenches called?
No Man's Land
What was the official position of the US in the beginning of WWI?
Neutrality or Isolationism
What is the name of the treaty that ends the war?
Treaty of Versailles
How did President Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick" Diplomacy affect imperialism?
Strive for peace while maintaining a strong military force. He helped force the creation of the Panama Canal.
This type of boat destroyed the Lusitania.
What is a u-boat/submarine?
This is a mental condition many soldiers would get from fighting in the trenches.
Shell Shock
This was the final straw for getting the US involved in WWI.
The Zimmerman Note
This organization was formed after the war to help prevent future world wars.
League of Nations
Why did the US decide to imperialize?
1. Desire for military strength.
2. Thirst for new markets.
3. Belief in their cultural superiority.
At the Start of WWI, the Triple (Central) Alliance included.
What is Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy?
Germany pledged to the United States, that they would not sink anymore merchant ships was called?
The Sussex Pledge
The Selective Service Act instituted a "draft" requiring all men to register for the army. How did this affect women and their social standing?
They were required to fill the jobs that the men once held. This helped give them clout when they fought for the 19th Amendment.
Which countries are involved with the BIG 4?
Great Britain, France, Italy, United States
What affect did "yellow journalism" have on the Spanish American War?
Yellow Journalism was used to inflame public opinion and get them to support the war.
Gavrilo Princip was the assassin that started WWI. Where was he from and who did he kill?
Serbia and Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Why did Russia leave WWI?
The government was being overthrown. Germany had sent Vladimir Lenin into the country to start a political revolution.
The Committee on Public Information was charged with selling the war to the American public. What did they use and how did it affect society?
They used propaganda which turned many Americans on the recent immigrant community, especially the German Americans.
The plan Wilson created to prevent further wars. "Peace without victory."
14 Point Plan
The results/consequences of the Spanish American War were as follows... (you need all of them)
1. US gained Spain's territories. (Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines)
2. Cuba is independent as a US protectorate
3. US now an internationally recognized power
What are the MAIN causes of WWI?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism.
How did the British Blockade get the US involved in WWI?
Strike 1: By blocking off German ports the US couldn't trade with them.
Strike 2: Germany started U-Boat submarine warfare to try and break the blockade which endangered US ships.
Strike 3: Germany sinking the Lusitania and merchant ships.
What were the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
They stated that if anyone interfered with the war effort or said/did anything disloyal towards the government, they would be fined and jailed.
Germany.