Events That Drove America To War
How long did the US fight in the war?
18 months.
What were the two alliances in the War?
Central Power and Allied Powers
What country did the US buy Alaska from?
Russia.
What was the main goal of the Fourteen Point Plan and The Treaty of Versailles?
To establish peace and end the war
What is Imperialism?
A bigger/stronger country taking over a smaller/weaker country.
What is excessive pride in one's country called?
Nationalism
What does the 'M' stand for in MAIN?
Militarism
Who were the first Americans to come to Hawaii?
Missionaries
What League was created because of the 14 Points/ToV?
The League of Nations.
What are two states the US got from imperialism?
Hawaii and Alaska
What date did the German government announced that the waters around Great Britain would be a war zone?
February 4th, 1915.
What is a example of Imperialism in the WW1? (Germany)
Germany taking over other nations during the war.
America has control over which country's canal?
Panama
When was the Fourteen Point Plan passed? (By France and Italy)
The Fourteen Point Plan was passed by France and Italy on November 1st, 1918.
What is a economical reason for imperialism?
Trade, finances, business, ect;
Who led the cavalry force called the, 'Golden Ones'?
"Pancho" Villa
What main countries were on the Central Powers side?
Germany, Ottoman Empire, and Austria Hungary.
Why did the US want to annex Hawaii? (Sugar Industry)
The sugar industry was crashing and America thought the only way to save the economy was to annex Hawaii.
What land did Germany have to give back to France after the war?
Alsace-Lorraine
What amendment made Cuba an American protectorate?(until repealed)
Platt Amendment
Which event do you think could have lead the US to war by itself?
Problems with Mexico, Willison's re-election, Unrestricted submarine warfare, or The Russian revolution. (opinion based)
What was the impact of the Zimmermann Telegram?
America became enraged that Britain was promising to give their (America's) land to Mexico if Mexico kept fighting them. It was a big step towards the United States joining the war.
What is the difference between Dollar Diplomacy and Moral Diplomacy?
Dollar diplomacy is the use of a country's financial power to influence other nations. Moral diplomacy is support only given to countries whose beliefs are alike. (Along those lines)
What are some main points to Wilson's Fourteen Points?
Free trade, lasting peace, self determination, democracies, ect;
What were the motivating factors for American imperialism?
Belief in cultural superiority, expansion on new world markets, and naval (along those lines)