Terms
When one stronger country exerts influence over a weaker country exploiting them politically, economically, or both.
Imperialism/ Colonialism
His assassination is a key cause of WWI.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Some Americans feared Imperialism would negatively impact the American workforce in what way?
Lowering wages due to access to cheap labor
When two or more countries agree to come to each others aide if one is attacked.
Alliance
What was the goal of yellow journalists reporting on the Cuban revolution against Spain?
Gain sympathy from American readers/ push America to support Cuban independence
Why did America's history as a British colony make some Americans hesitant to become an imperial power?
It made Americans resistant to the idea of taking over other countries
Glorification of the military, building up arms, displaying military power
Militarism
This country rapidly industrialized, and colonized Taiwan and Korea in order to become an imperialist power.
Japan
Mustard gas, chlorine gas, and cyanide gas are all examples of what type of weapon used in WWI?
Chemical Weapons
Belief in the superiority of your country
Nationalism
This secret telegram sent by Germany to Mexico offered to help Mexico reclaim territory taken by the US.
Zimmerman Telegram
What was the role of the Committee on Public Information?
Create Propaganda
Belief that it was destined by God for America to spread and gain more territory.
Manifest Destiny
This tactic used by Germany targeted ANY ship that crossed the path of U-Boats.
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Describe Social Darwinism.
The belief that some races are inherently superior to others and that superior races should rule over inferior races