Imperialism
Spanish American War
WWI
WWI #2
Potpourri
100

The idea of acquiring territory over weaker countries both politically and economically 

imperialism

100

These were the sensational newspapers by Pulitzer and Hearst that riled up war fever

Yellow Journalism

100

The assassination of this person sparked the start of WWI

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

100

What was the role of women and minorities during WWI?

fill in many factory jobs left behind 

100

Which continent has the most people?

Asia

200

What is the name of Roosevelt's foreign policy?

Roosevelt Corollary or Big Stick Policy

200

This ship exploded in Havana Harbor, killing over 260 people....blamed on who?

USS Maine

Spain

200

This type of warfare was specific to WWI, separated by "no mans land"

Trench Warfare

200

What treaty ended WWI?

Treaty of Versailles

200

Which fruit has seeds on the outside?

Strawberry

300

Who was the business leader who argued for the annexation of Hawaii? Also why did he want this?

Sanford B. Dole

so he didn't have to pay a tariff; protect his sugar and pineapple business

300

This was the calvary group that went into Cuba led by Teddy Roosevelt

Rough Riders

300

Though fighting was waging in Europe, the US had a policy of what? Also, what was the US continuing to do?

neutrality and isolationis

trade and mobilize

300

What made the small event like the assassination turn into a full scale war in Europe?

the alliance system

300

Who was the first Disney princess?

Snow White

400

This policy, proposed by the US, guaranteed equal trading rights in China

Open Door Policy

400

This was the turning point battle in Cuba, ultimately led to the surrender of Spain

Battle of San Juan Hill

400

What was the German proclamation that the waters around England were a war zone and could sink all ships

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

400

New weapon technology like poison gas effected soldiers in what way?

had to start carrying gas masks with them at all times

400

How many ghosts chase Pac-Man at the start of each game?

4

500

What are a couple of effects of building the Panama Canal?

faster travel time

faster naval travel

can control who used the canal

500

What are the three territories the Unites States acquired after winning the Spanish American War

Puerto Rico

Guam

Philippines

500

This ship was sunk by the Germans off the coast of Ireland, killing 128 Americans

Lusitania

500

What was the biggest effect of tanks during WWI?

helped move infantry across no man's land

500

Which powerful Mongol ruler conquered a vast empire stretching from Asia to Europe?

Genghis Khan

600

Alfred T. Mahan wrote Influence of Sea Power and claimed the US needed a strong what for trade and open markets?

navy and naval bases

600
With winning the Spanish American War, the United States emerged as a what

World Power

Imperial Power

600

this transmission is intercepted asking for Germany and Mexico to join a military alliance

Zimmerman Telegram

600

What are three provisions of the treaty to end WWI?

Germany must take full responsibility 

Germany lost territory

Germany loses armed forces

Germany must pay reparations

600

What is the tallest breed of dog in the world?

Great Dane

700

What are the two important reasons why the US liked the location of Hawaii and wanted to annex them

military base

protect business leaders (sugar/pineapples)

700

What country gained its independence after the Spanish American War

Cuba

700

Greatest American battle of WWI along the western front; led to a _______________

Battle of Argonne Forest

Armistice

700

What is the League of Nations?

coalition of nations meant to prevent another World War 

700

What is the national animal of Scotland?

Unicorn

800

What are at least two examples of Roosevelt's foreign policy? (where did he want to protect, how)

Take the Panama Canal zone

Protect Latin America

Have a strong military/navy (great white fleet)

800

What two economic effects does the US get from winning the Spanish American War and gaining new territory? (think how can we make money)

more access to resources

better trade routes

800

government used this to try and influence the public into doing something they want during war time

propaganda 

800

Why did the US Senate refuse to ratify the treaty? (What did they not want to get involved with?)

opposed the League of Nations - did not want to get pulled into another conflict

800

Who is the Ancient Greek God of the Sun?

Apollo 

900

This policy by Taft encouraged investments in Latin America backed by military protection

Dollar Diplomacy 

900

What are two resources the US is trying to protect in Cuba?

tobacco and sugar

900

This act was used to implement a draft to increase the size of the military

Selective Service

900

The Espionage Act made what illegal? Also, what did it suspend?

say negative things about the US involvement

freedom of speech (1st Amendment)

900

 Which planet has the most moons in the Solar System?

Saturn

1000

What is one pro and one con of imperialism? (taking over foreign lands)

new markets and materials, power, naval bases

expensive, contradictory, wars

1000

This Amendment was put in before the war that established that the US could not take permanent control over Cuba

Teller Amendment

1000

President Woodrow Wilson proposed this plan at the end of WWI...also what was its goal?

Fourteen Points

prevent future wars, world peace

1000

What two things were done by the government to try to finance the war?

raise taxes

ask citizens to buy war bonds

1000

Who was the youngest U.S. president?

Theodore Roosevelt