Imperialism
Spanish American War
After the War
Causes WWI
Effects
100
The US wanted land here for a naval base in the Pacific.
What is Hawaii/Pearl Harbor?
100
This was the actual event that caused the United States to finally declare war on Spain.
What is the blowing up of the Maine?
100
The United States received land in Cuba for a naval base here. It is a prison today for suspected terrorists.
What is Guantanamo Bay?
100

what does MAIN stand for?

Militarism, alliances, nationalism, imperialism 

100

Treaty Created by the US

What is the Fourteen Points

200
The United States wanted to make sure there was an "open door" policy in regards to this nation.
What is China?
200
One of the reasons for the Spanish American War was that we were fighting for this country's independence.
What is Cuba?
200
We paid $20 million for these Islands after the war.
What are the Philippines?
200
What is the Zimmerman telegram

Germany to Mexico, to start a war with US

200

Treaty created by France and Uk

What is The Treaty of Versailles

300
This nation attempted to achieve independence by going to war against the United States.
What are the Philippines?
300
Theodore Roosevelt led this group of volunteer calvary up San Juan Hill.
Who are the Rough Riders?
300
Name 2 islands/territories we received as a result of the Spanish American war.
What are Puerto Rico, Guam, or the Phillippines?
300

What is the lusitania?

British ship that blew up
300

What does the Espionage and Sedition Act say?

Government can regulate freedom of speech and press during times of war

400
This nation was guaranteed its independence from Spain as a result of the Treaty of Paris 1898.
What is Cuba?
400
Of the territories we gained in the Spanish American War, name one that is still under some form of control or protection from the United States.
What is Puerto Rico?
400
As a result of the Foraker Act, all people born in this country are considered to be citizens of the United States/
What is Puerto Rico?
400

What year did the US enter the war?

1917

400

Who did the Treaty of Versailles blame for the war?

Germany

500
Name two reasons the United States decided to adopt a policy of imperialism in the late 19th century.
What is new economic markets, a belief in our cultural superiority, and a desire to be seen as a world power. (military reasons also)
500
Name 2 reasons why the United States was so interested in going to war with Spain.
What was Cuban independence, Imperialism, desire to have military bases, economic opportunity.
500
The person who came up with the Open Door Policy.
Who is Secretary of State John Hay?
500

What was the spark of the war?

arch duke Franz Ferdinand shot assasinated

500

What is the selective service act?

Draft- 18 and over

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