The US as a World Power
What is the action of more powerful countries taking over weaker countries for resources?
Imperialism
A type of journalism that tends to exaggerate news events to lure in more readers
Yellow Journalism
Define MANIA (the causes of WWI)
Alliances
Nationalism
Imperialism
Assassination
This act required men 18 and older to sign up for military service
Selective Service Act
This US state was regarded as Seward's Folley
Alaska
Although Cuba was granted freedom, this US territory was annexed to be a part of the United States
The Philippines
What was a major cause of the Spanish-American War?
The sinking of the USS MAINE
A tactic used by Germany at the beginning of the war with the use of their U-Boats
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Why was the Treaty of Versailles never adopted by the US?
Continuation of wars with US soldiers
European influence in the US
How did Germany respond to calls to seize unrestricted submarine warfare?
Sussex Pledge
Describe the White Man's Burden
Feeling a strong obligation to turn other civilians of territories into the visions of an anglo-saxon (religion, language, culture)
Although Cuba was granted independence, this Amendment created a large US presence on the country
Platt Amendment
What two events drew the US closer to war with Germany?
Lusitania
Zimmerman Note
What was a major flaw of the Treaty of Versailles that Wilson noted in his 14 points speech?
Punishing Germany. Wanted "Peace without victory"
The movement of African Americans from South to North for work during WWI
Great migration
World leaders looked to China to create a free trade system called?
Open Door Policy
This military leaders was the first to arrive at the Philippines to destroy the Spanish Fleet
George Dewey
What group, led by John Pershing, were the first Americans to fight against the Germans in France?
American Expeditionary Force (AEF)
What was the purpose of propaganda in WWI?
To create an emotional response to the war
What did "Speak softly and carry a big stick" mean by Roosevelt?
Having a strong Navy was more important that negotiating
This leader called upon the US to increase the military budget to create a strong Navy
Alfred Mahan
Led by Theodore Roosevelt, this group of fighters arrived in Cuba to help the Cuban rebels defeat the Spanish
Rough Riders
How did the role of the president change during WWI?
Congress granted Wilson more power in controlling the economy for war production
This law made it illegal to speak out against the war effort
Sedition and espionage acts
Why did the US support a revolution in Panama at the end of the 1800s?
Secure the rights to build the Panama Canal