Causes of Imperialism
What was one of the most popular CASH CROPS that was heavily planted in the Caribbean during the 1800's?
Sugar Cane
What was the purpose for a “coaling station?”
Allowed ships to travel long distances and have places to dock and refuel
Who was the President who led the US during World War I?
What was the famous speech given by Woodrow Wilson that addressed the state of world affairs in the early 1900’s?
14 Points
What was a U-Boat?
A German Submarine
The sinking of this ship was said to be the catalyst for the Spanish American War
USS Maine
Which treaty put an end to the Spanish American War?
Treaty of Paris 1898
What event was seen as the immediate spark that ignited World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What was the name of the Treaty that ended World War I?
Treaty of Versailles
What was the military strategy employed by the German Navy?
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Name the “war hero” and leader of the Rough Riders that became a U.S. President
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt
Name two of the four territories that the U.S. acquired in the year 1898
Guam, Puerto Rico, Philippines, Hawaii
Which ship’s sinking was considered a catalyst for the start of World War I and which country did it belong to?
Lusitania, Great Britain
Which European Power ceased to exist (as it was) at the end of World War I?
Austria-Hungary
Describe Yellow Journalism in terms of US History
When newspapers were stretching the truth in order to push a narrative to sell more papers
What was one of the main reasons that led the United States to seek foreign lands/resources?
The United States was establishing Economic and strategic interests (trade and military)
What was the Panama Canal's purpose and why was it important?
- Connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
- Established the US as a global power/leader of world trade and military strategy
What was the Zimmerman Telegram?
When Germany sent a telegram to Mexico to join the war effort on the side of the Central Powers and fight against the US. Intercepted by Great Britain
What was the purpose for establishing the League of Nations according to Woodrow Wilson?
To allow a space where world issues could be settled without going to war/military operations
To end all wars, forever
What is the term given when a country takes land from another country either by diplomacy and/or force?
Annexation
What was one of the main arguments made by anti-Imperialists in their objection to the annexation of the Philippines?
- Violated core principles of self-governance
- Annexation went against American freedom and Democracy
- Morally wrong
- Could be expensive and lead to economic/military burdens
Which United States foreign policy is the Roosevelt Corollary an extension of?
Monroe Doctrine
This 1917 act gave President Wilson the power to draft soldiers into World War I
Selective Service Act
What precedent was set at the conclusion of the the court case of Schenck vs US?
The US Government can restrict First amendment rights of Americans if there is a “clear and present” danger
Which US policy stated that the US has the right to intervene in Latin America to maintain stability?
Roosevelt Corollary