World War 1 main causes
Causes of American imperialism
Spanish American war
American Imperialism: China, and Japan
Treaty of Versailles and Woodrow Wilson's 14 points
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who was assassinated?
Archdukes Franz Ferdinand
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who started the American imperialism?
William McKinley
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Who started the Spanish American War
The Spanish-American war started in 1898 after the USS Maine exploded. The U.S. blamed Spain, won the war, and gained new territories
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When did American Imperialism happen in China and Japan?
American Imperialism in China began with the open door policy in 1899, promoting equal trade rights. In Japan, it started in 1853 when the U.S. forced Japan to open trade commodore perry's visit
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Who is Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson was the 28th U.S. president he was known for leading during World War 1 and advocating for the league of nations and progressive reforms
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Archdukes Franz Ferdinand
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Theodore Roosevelt the 26th president
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What was the cause and effect of the Spanish-American War?
Cause: The U.S. supported Cuban independence and blamed Spain for the USS Maine explosion.
Effect: The U.S. won and gained Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
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Commodore Matthew Perry
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Woodrow Wilson
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Why did the Germans sink ships?
The Germans sunk any ship if they believed have any weapons or supplies
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Why was American Imperialism started?
American imperialism began to expand global power, gain economic benefits, and spread American influence worldwide
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why did America blame Spain
America blamed Spain for the USS Maine explosion because it happened in Havana Harbor during tensions over Spain's control of Cuba. Although the exact cause was unclear, many in the U.S. believed Spain was responsible, fueling calls for war
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why did Commodore Matthew Perry want open trade from China and Japan?
Commodore Matthew Perry wanted open trade with China and Japan to expand American commence, access new markets, and secure resources for the U.S. navy and economy
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explain what the treaty of Versailles and Woodrow Wilson's 14 points is
The treaty of Versailles ended World War 1, placing heavy penalties on Germany and redrawing European borders
Woodrow Wilson's 14 points were ideas for peace, including self-determination and the League of Nations, but not all were included in the treaty
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How are Germany and Mexico connected
Germany tried to persuade Mexico to attack the US in World War 1 via the Zimmermann Telegram.
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Why did American Imperialism have such a big impact on other countries?
American imperialism dramatically transformed other countries by exploiting their resources, disrupting local systems, and imposing economic and cultural control.
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How is imperialism and the Spanish American war connected
the war made the U.S. a world power by gaining new territories
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how is the open door policy and trade connected?
The U.S. sought equal trade opportunities in China and Japan to expand its economic influence
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Why did Woodrow Wilson create the Woodrow Wilson's 14 points
Woodrow Wilson's 14 points were created to outline a fair and lasting peace after World War 1, focusing on preventing future conflicts
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What was the impact of world war 1?
- Massive loss of life
- Sparked Russian Revolution
- Weakened European economies
- Increased US global influence
- Advanced military technology
- Transformed social structures
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What was the impact that Mexico dealt with after being imperialized?
US imperialism devastated Mexico through territorial losses, economic exploitation, and political instability.
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What was the impact of the Spanish American War
The Spanish American War made the U.S. a global power and took over new territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. it also ended Spain's empire in the Americas
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what was the impact of American Imperialism in China and Japan?
American Imperialism opened trade in China and Japan, boosting U.S. influence. In China, the open door policy ensured access to markets, and in Japan, forced trade led to modernization and military growth
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What was the impact of Woodrow Wilson's 14 points
The impact of Woodrow Wilson's 14 points was mixed. many of his ideas like free trade were ignored by by the Treaty of Versailles and they focused on punishing Germany, however, his vision for global cooperation shaped future international diplomacy