Causes of American Imperislism
What is Imperialism?
Stronger over weak country extending its power and influence over other territories
What territories did the US gain as a result of winning the Spanish American War?
Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines
What does M.A.I.N stand for?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
What was the Zimmerman Telegraph?
A coded message sent to Mexico from Germany proposing an alliance.
What is economic competition?
Demand for raw materials and new market leads.
What role did "yellow journalism" play in escalating tensions leading to the Spanish-American War?
It presented information about the Spanish atrocities in Cuba and created public outcry
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked the start of WW1. Who assassinated him?
Gavrilo Princip
Who implied threat of a German attack on the United States?
Zimmermann Telegram's
What were the key principles outlined in Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points?
Open diplomacy, free trade, self-determination
Describe a economic reason America did on Imperialism (at least one)
new places to invest, protect trade routes, new investments, new markets
Describe what the US did that resulted in building and controlling the Panama Canal.
Supported Panama's succession from Colombia for independence to negotiate a treaty to build it.
Explain “Secret Diplomacy”
Secretive negotiations between governments
Why did the united states ended diplomatic relations with Germany?
Germans decision to resume unrestricted submarine warfare.
Why did business owners in America want to in annex Hawaii?
Interested in the sugar industry
How did nationalism, militarism, imperialism, and complex alliance systems interact to create a climate of tension in Europe?
Each nation wanted to prove their power of superiority, they started to build large armies and advanced weaponry. They competed for resources and the network of treaties between nations causes conflict between two countries that could quickly draw in other powers.
Why did Wilson declare war even though he campaigned against it?
He worked for a peace settlement asking for powers to "accept peace without victory" which angered allies.
what was the impact of the Spanish American war on American imperialism?
America gained puerto rico, Guam, Philippines
Explain how Cuba was impacted after the Spanish American War.
Cuba gained independence from Spain under the U.S.'s influence, and became a protectorate and signed the Platt Amendment.
How did alliances between European countries impact the war?
It significantly contributed to the outbreak of the war.
What was the impact of Germans resuming unrestricted warfare and sinking 3 American vessels?
The United States ended Diplomatic relations with Germany