Vocab
An overseas territory that is controlled by another country
Colony
What is the main event that brought America into World War I?
The sinking of the Lusitania
Name one territory controlled by the United States
Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines, Cuba, Hawaii
The nickname given to American soldiers during the war
Doughboys
What were the names of the two sides that fought in World War I?
Central Powers and Allies
Imperialism
In your own words, describe the Zimmerman Telegram.
A telegram sent from Germany to Mexico asking them to declare war on the United States
What was one of the major reasons the United States imperialized places in the Pacific Ocean?
Natural Resources and Naval Bases
This was created during World War I to increase the number of military members
Selective Service/Draft
Name two points from the Treaty of Versailles
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To stay out of foreign affairs
Isolationism
This man was assassinated, marking the beginning of World War I
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What event sparked the beginning of the Spanish-American War?
The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine
Name two Allied powers during World War I
United States, Great Britain, France, Portugal, Italy, Russia, Greece
What is the name for journalism with misleading, but interesting headlines to sell more papers?
Yellow Journalism
An agreement used to end a war
Treaty
What was Germany's policy in the Atlantic Ocean called?
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
What was the name of the uprising in China against foreigners in the 1800s?
Boxer Rebellion
Who was President of the United States during World War I
Woodrow Wilson
What actually sank the U.S.S. Maine?
Nobody knows!
The name of the document that ended World War I
Treaty of Versailles
What event was taking place in Russia that made the Americans think they were joining a team of democratic nations?
Russian Revolution
What was the famous line from President Roosevelt about American power in Latin America?
Speak softly and carry a big stick
Schenck v. United States ruled that _______ could be restricted during times of war
Freedom of Speech
The Roosevelt Corollary was an interpretation of what U.S. Policy?
Monroe Doctrine