American Imperialism
absorbing one culture into another is called
assimilation
How Secretary of State John Hay described the Spanish- American War?
"A Splendid Little War"
Where did the fighting of the Spanish American War begin?
The Philippines
One country helping its partner during the war is known as
Alliance
Militarism
Expanding power and influence by diplomacy or force is known as
Imperialism
an exaggerated and dramatic form of press is known as
yellow journalism
According to American propaganda, all Americans could contribute to WW1 by (give two examples)
saving food, buying stamps, joining the army, telling children how to contribute
A country that conquers territories and turns them into colonies is largely becoming
Imperialistic, or an Empire
Joining the armed forces because you believe your country is superior to others is an example of
Nationalism
3 forms of Imperialism are
Military Economic Cultural
The Main Cause of the Spanish-American War was
The Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine
Who fought in the Philippine War?
United States of America and the Filipino people.
Who were the Allied Powers during WW1
Great Britain,France, Russia, USA
The main conflict between the Treaty of Versailles and Wilson's 14 points was
who was to blame for WW1 (Wilson--the whole world, Treaty of Versailles--Germany)
To make a country part of a more powerful country
Annex
Who was President of the United States during Spanish- American ?
William McKinley
What country controlled the Philippines before America?
Spain
Central Power Alliance during WW1
Germany , Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
Truth or False--Only Hawaii offered the United States a strategic territory to reach Asia
False (Alaska did too)
How did America become a world power?
American Imperialism
Staying out of the business/matters of all nations around the world is policy of the U.S. known as
Isolationism
What was the Philippine War fought over?
Independence
Event that sparked WW1
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What event led to the United States entering the War in 1917?
Sinking of the Lusitania