Treaty of Versailles v. Wilson's 14 Points
What was the goal of Wilson's 14 Points?
What is imperialism?
The extension of a nation's power over other countries.
When did the USA declare war?
April 1917.
Where did the Boxer Rebellion occur?
The city of Beijing in China.
Where did African Americans move to during WW1?
From the South to the North.
Select 2 effects the Treaty of Versailles had on Germany.
Forced Germany to pay $260 billion, can't unite with Austria, military greatly reduced, take responsibility for the war, gave territory back to France.
Select 2 causes for America imperialism.
Economic, racial/cultural, political, and strategic/naval reasons.
Select 2 events that drove the USA to join the war.
Zimmerman Note, Russian Communism, Lusitania sinking.
How did the Russo-Japanese War cause the Great White Fleet?
After the war Japan became strong and Teddy Roosevelt sent the Great White Fleet to show Japan real power.
Select 2 jobs that women worked during WW1.
Farmers, writing traffic tickets, ran elevators and streetcars, delivered mail, plowed fields.
Why did Wilson not sign the Treaty of Versailles?
Senate didn't allow him to.
Why did America want to spread political imperialism?
To spread democracy.
Why did Russia become communist?
Lenin and the workers won the Russian Civil War.
Describe China before American imperialism.
China stayed isolated and strictly controlled foreign trade.
Why were Germans hated in America during WW1?
Americans didn't know if they were loyal.
How are Wilson's 14 points and the Treaty of Versailles different?
One talks about punishing Germany while the other is against it.
Why did America mainly do imperialism?
For resources from other countries.
Why did Germany send the Zimmerman Telegram?
To get Mexico to invade and distract the USA from WW1.
Why was dollar diplomacy used?
To create an American interest in China limiting the other countries and increase the opportunity of American investment and trade in China.
How are American society and the Sedition Act connected?
The Sedition Act stopped Americans from speaking bad about the government.
How did Wilson's 14 Points impact the Treaty of Versailles?
It gave France some ideas to use in the Treaty of Versailles, like the League of Nations.
How might American imperialism impact other countries?
The other countries may get taken over by America.
How did the sinking of the Lusitania impact America?
Many Americans died and cause more Americans to become angry.
What is the impact of the Open Door Policy?
It allowed the USA to trade with Japan.
What was the impact of WW1 on women in American Society?
Women were able to enter the work force, but were paid low wages.