Spanish-American War (part 1)
The primary goals of foreign policy are:
Safety, Economy
What is annexation?
The act of taking in new territory
Whose assassination began WW1?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Since George Washington, America had generally maintained a position of.....(not getting tangled in foreign affairs)
Neutrality
Who did the Untied States ally with, in order to win in the Phillipines?
Filipino Rebels
What happened to the Philippines after the Spanish/American War?
They were annexed.
What was the purpose of trenches?
Protect from machine guns.
What were often used to break stalemates?
Tanks.
Who had control of Cuba prior to the war?
Spain.
Where did the initial fighting of the war take place?
Pacific ocean, Phillipines.
What were the three reasons for American Expansionism?
Economic, Safety, Religious
Who were the Allies?
1. Serbia
2. Russia
3. France
4. Great Britain
What did the Treat of Versailles do to Germany?
1. Germany accept blame for the war.
2. Germany pay war reparations to Allies
3. Germany had to demilitarize
What were the two causes of the Spanish-American War?
The De Lome letter, and sinking of the U.S.S. Maine
Why was the Spanish-American war a turning-point in American History? (what did America become)
America became a World power.
What happened to trade, as a result of annexing Samoa and Midway?
Trade opened with China and Japan
Who are the central powers?
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Ottoman Empire.
What was the AEF?
The American Expeditionary Force, American troops sent to Europe.
Which president, along with congress, decided to declare war against Spain?
William McKinley
Who were the "Rough Riders"?
A volunteer calvary led by Theodore Roosevelt.
What territories were annexed by the U.S.?
Guam, Samoa, Midway, The Philippines, Puerto Rico, Hawaii.
What 5 reason caused the United States to get involved in WW1?
British ties, Belgium, Zimmerman telegram, Lusitania, Unrestricted submarine warfare.
What was the Selective Service Act of 1917?
Required males to enter their names for the draft.