WWI
What event was the spark that brought about World War One?
The assassination of the Archduke of Austria-Hungary Franz Ferdinand
Define Imperialism
Establishing colonies and building an overseas empire
Tariff
Tax on imported good
What kind of Foreign Policy involves staying out of other countries' affairs?
Isolationism
Define Yellow Journalism
Using exaggerated headlines to increase sales with a lack of research
What caused the conflict between Austria-Hungary and Serbia to become a global conflict?
Secret Alliances
What is a reason for U.S. Imperialism in the late 1800s/early 1900s?
Access to overseas markets, Compete with European Imperialism, Obtain outposts for military bases
Commodore Matthew Perry established trade with what country?
Japan
The Open Door Policy encouraged European nations to keep what country open for trade?
China
The Zimmerman Telegram attempted to create an alliance between what two countries?
Germany and Mexico
What cause of World War One involved European countries building up their armies?
Militarism
What territory acquired by the U.S. followed Seward's Folly?
Alaska
Why did many believe the purchase of Alaska to be a mistake?
They believed the U.S. had paid too much and that Alaska did not have any resources useful to the U.S.
How did the Roosevelt Corollary affect U.S. Foreign Policy?
Justified military involvement in Central and South American countries
What were the two alliances that fought in WWI?
Allied and Central Powers
What new technology created in World War One became the first armored vehicle used in combat?
Tanks
What was the BIGGEST impact of the U.S. annexing Hawaii?
Acquiring a strategic military base
After the Spanish-American war, what country led an unsuccessful rebellion?
Phillipines
Yellow Journalism pushed the U.S. into what conflict?
The Spanish-American War
How did President Wilson define the League of Nations in his 14 points?
An international group of nations designed to guarantee peace through collective security
What country had to accept responsibility for World War One?
Germany
Define Nationalism
Belief one's country and people are superior to all others
Why did American interest in Hawaii originally grow?
Sugar plantations
Explain the Monroe Doctrine
U.S. would prevent Europe from interfering in North and South America
How did the U.S. encourage Americans to support the war effort?
Propaganda