America becomes a World Power
How did yellow journalism contribute to a climate of war fever in the United States?
It roused public support for a war with Spain due to its sensational style of reporting.
What three European countries signed an alliance called the Triple Entente?
France, Britain, Russia
What is popular sovereignty?
Power to the people
Who was the last Tsar of Russia
Nicholas II
Imperialism
Colonies equal profit
Why was Cuba fighting Spain in the 1890s?
To gain Independence from Spain
Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary
What is another word for Preamble?
Introduction
What was the name of the peaceful protest that ended in a massacre outside the Winter Palace in 1906?
Bloody Sunday
Annexation
To incorporate a piece of land into another
What is Yellow Journalism?
Exaggerated stories written by newspapers to sell stories
Which side was the United States on when it joined WWI?
Triple Entente
What is a characteristic of Capitalism
Answers vary:
private property
Alexandra, the Czarina of Russia, came to trust Grigori Rasputin. Why?
He healed the Czar's son from hemophilia
Popular Sovereignty
Power to the people
What was the name of the U. S. Cavalry group that Theodore Roosevelt led during the Spanish - American War?
The Rough Riders
What was the main purpose of the Schlieffen Plan?
To win the war swiftly and decisively
What is an example of Republicanism?
electing someone to office
Define Abdicate
To relinquish or release
Republicanism
voting someone into office
In what sea is Cuba located?
Caribbean Sea
What are the M.A.I.N. causes of WWI?
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Who is the father of Communism?
What are two other names for St. Petersburg?
Leningrad
Petrograd
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