Causes of American Imperialism
American Imperialism- Panama, Hawaii and Alaska
World War 1 MAIN Causes
World War 1: Events that drove the USA to join the war
Treaty of Versailles and Woodrow Wilson’s 14 Points.
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Where was the Spanish-American war fought?
Cuba & The Philippines
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What natural resources did America want to obtain from Hawaii?
Sugar
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What does each letter in MAIN stand for?
M- Militarism
A- Alliances
I- Imperialism
N- Nationalism
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What was the spark that started WW1?
The assassination of archduke Ferdinand.
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What did the U.S never join?
The League of Nations
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Name 1 motivating factor of American imperialism.
-Economic competition
-Political and military composition
-Racial and cultural superiority
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Why did the U.S support Panama rebellion against Colombia?
In order to secure the rights to build the Panama canal which allowed for trade between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
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What did Germany have quick access to, that threatened Britain, France and Russia?
Weapons
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What event is this image representing?
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
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Which plan effected Germany more following the war?
The Treaty of Versailles
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Define Roosevelts Big Stick Diplomacy.
Assertion of the U.S dominance. BIG STICK= Navy
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What was seen as a valuable territory for natural resources and potential strategic advantages in the Pacific?
Alaska
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Why did Britain and France have empires in Africa, Asia and the middle East?
Available natural resources
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Why was Czar Nicholas II forced to give up power?
To set up a government based on republican ideas during the Russian revolutions.
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What was the overall objective of the Treaty of Versailles?
Forced to Germany to disarm its military forces and claim responsibility for the war.
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Explain how Cuba was impacted from the Spanish-American war.
Cuba was able to gain independence from Spain. Cuba signed the Platt Amendment and became a protectorate.
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Compare and contrast: How did the U.S motives for imperialism apply to the acquisition of Alaska and Hawaii?
The U.S saw Alaska as a potential market, a source of raw materials and a place to expand its civilization between the two.
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Name each country that was apart of the allied powers, central powers and the triple alliance.
Allied powers: Britain, France, Russia
Central powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman empire and Bulgaria
Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy
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In Mexico, why did Diaz become overthrown?
Diaz dictatorship encouraged modernization and left most Americans living in poverty.
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What were the 4 main goals Wilsons 14 point plan established?
1. Open Diplomacy
2. Proposal of a fair system
3. Self-determination
4. League of Nations
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Secretary Hay proposed an Open Door Policy with what countries leaseholders in order to keep the ports open to American trade.
China
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How did the U.S benefit from the Panama canal?
Easier route to the East in case of an attack, economic purposes and efficient trade routes.
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What did Austria-Hungary do when the Ottoman Empire was falling a part and how did others react?
Austria-Hungary expanded the empire, Slavic people revolted against Austria-Hungary and received support from Russia. In 1900's tensions were high.
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What did newspapers do to sway public opinion?
They exaggerated Spanish atrocities using tactics through yellow journalism.
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What colonies gained independence because of the Treaty of Versailles?
The colonies who were controlled by allies.