U.S. Expansion
What land was bought by Russia in 1867?
Alaska
Who was blamed for starting the war?
Spain
Where was the Panama Canal purchased?
Colombia
When was the military draft approved?
May 1917
What did Wilson ask Congress a few months after?
14-point postwar agreement
What islands did Seward get?
The Midway islands
Why was the Spanish-American war started?
There was a battleship that exploded killing 260 U.S. sailors
What president was assassinated?
President Mckinley
What did the government use to help support the war?
Propaganda (information/ideas)
What did President Wilson travel for?
Peace talks
Why did Americans object to expansionism?
It was contrary to American values
Who asked Congress to start a war?
President McKinley
Who became president after Mckinley was assassinated?
Teddy Roosevelt
What did citizens work to sell in their towns?
War bonds
What was Wilson most known for in Paris?
Saving Paris from endless war and to prevent wars in the future
How much did Russia want per acre when buying 10 million land?
2 cents
When did the war officially start?
April 1898
When did the canal open?
1914
Who became targets of the Patriots?
Immigrants
Did Wilsons "plan" work
Yes, countries gathered and talked about what land was given to each country.
What did people "Label" the land being bought?
"Sewards folly"
What was the war started by? (The explosion)
trick question its unknown
How long was the canal?
51 miles
What act was passed by the government that could put you in jail and charge you with offense?
The Sedition act
Was everyone pleased with the postwar agreements?
No, the allies did not want just peace