U.S. Imperialism
Imperialism is when a stronger nation extends its control over
Weaker territories
What were Americans doing in Hawaii before their annexation (jobs)
Establishing missionaries and sugar plantations
Group that fought at the battle of San Juan Hill led by Teddy Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Who was the president during WW1
Woodrow Wilson
Name of Woodrow Wilsons plan for peace after WW1
14 Points
Many Americans felt it was their duty to spread American culture, democracy, and Christianity — a belief tied to
Social Darwinism
What is the name of the American naval base in Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
What was the famous headline of the Spanish American War
"Remember the Maine!"
What was the name of the alliance that the Americans ended up fighting
Central Powers
Name of the organizaion that formed by European countries, but not the U.S.
League of Nations
Name the 3 motives of imperialism
Political, economic, militarily
What president first pushed the building of the Panama Canal
Teddy Roosevelt
How many months did the war last
4
Name of the ship that was sunk in 1915 by unrestricted German submarines
Lusitania
Term to describe America's foreign policy before and after WW1
Isolationism
Name 3 territories the United States gained from imperialism
Hawaii, Cuba, Philippians, Guam, Puerto Rico
What country did Panama declare independence from
Columbia
Who led the battle at Manilla Bay in the Philippines
George Dewey
From what war was Germany telling Mexico to regain the territory lost to the U.S.
Mexican American war
How many total Americans died from WW1
116,000
What was the name of Teddy Roosevelt's stance on Imperialism
Big Stick Diplomacy
How wide was the canal zone made to be after America purchased the land
10 miles wide
How much did the U.S. spend the Purchase the Philippines
20 million
Name of the general who led the American
John J Pershing
Name given to American soldiers during WW1
Doughboys