Causes of American Imperialism
WW1 Main Causes
Treaty of Versailles and Woodrow Wilsons 14 Points
American Imperialism (China and Japan)
WW1 - Events that drove the U.S to join the war
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The idea of _____ ______ popularized the idea of acquiring land across the continent.
Manifest Destiny
100
What country threatened to use unrestricted submarine warfare on the U.S and the British?
Germany
100
what was Woodrow Wilsons main plan in the 14-point plan
establish peace
100
What Policy was created for equal trade between China and Japan?
Open Door Policy
100
What letter was intercepted by the British that pushed the U.S into the War
The Zimmerman Letter
200
Define Imperialism
the practice of extending power over foreign nations, often through military or economic force
200
Intense pride and loyalty to one's nation is called what?
Nationalism
200
Who is this?
Woodrow Wilson
200
what did China and Japan allow to happen overseas
opening trades
200
What was the name of the ship that was sunk by Germany that eventually pushed us into war
The Lusitania
300
Christians Used the believe in cultural superiority to spread their belief of _____
Christianity
300
Complex web of treaties between countries is?
Alliance
300
What two countries supported the 14 Points
Italy & France
300
what year was the open-door policy signed
1899
300
What country used unrestricted submarine warfare on British and U.S ships
Germany
400
imperial power-controlled colonies in the Americas, Africa, Middle East, and Asia
Great Britain
400
Which countries were in the Central Powers?
Germany, Turkey, Austria-Hungary
400
what percent of German territory did the treaty of Versailles require the German gov.t to surrender?
10 percent
400
The United States, Japan, and other imperial powers struggled for control in this country
Asia
400
What country did Germany try to alliance with to overthrow the U.S
Mexico
500
what are two reasons on how US imperialism was different from European.
USA was looking for Naval Bases and Markets
500
Who was assassinated and was believed to be the spark of WW1
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
500
How many new nations were created from the Treaty of Versailles
9
500
Attack on foreign Officials, which led too reinforcements which defeated the rebels after two months of fighting.
Boxer Rebellion
500
What is the definition of M.A.I.N
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism