Treaty of Versailles
what were the Germans forced to do with their military
disarm them and pay reperations
Who created the 14 point plan
Woodrow wilson
Why did Russia leave the war
the Russian Revolution
the spanish american war was fought in what places
cuba, philippines, puerto rico
what did the open door policy create that effected china
Boxer rebellion
What was the treaty trying to create?
nine new nations
why did they reject the 14 point plan
It wasn't punishing Germany enough
Who from austria-hungary was assasinated
Arch duke
what is dollar diplomacy
country using its financial power to expand international influence
how did america effect china and japan in ww1
Through support of territorial expansion in China
Where was the Treaty signed?
France
What were wilsons main goals in the 14 point plan?
self determination, open door policy, redraw the borders, creation of independence, evacuate russia, free trade, public diplomatic negotiation and end secret treaties
What is Manifest Destiny?
The united states was destined to expand across north america.
What countries does the U.S. gain as a result of winning the war
Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Philippines
protection of equal privalege for all countries to trade with china
What was the main objective of the treaty?
For germany to accept responsibility for world war one and pay reperations
who was the fourteen point plan trying to evacuate?
What oppurtunity would the war provide the U.S.
the united states asserting itself into the war would be a global power to gain stratagetic territories
how did the U.S. gain control of the Panama canal
they bought the right to the canal and built it after capturing Manuel Antonia Noreiga
Why did America want imperialism in china and Japan
Economic motivations and super markets. America new bringing products and materials would be very supportive to both sides
What was the treaty doing for ethnic groups?
Trying to give them self determination
What was the league of nations?
an international organization that aimed to maintain world peace and promote international cooperation after World War I
Why did American Buisneses rely on Cuba so much?
They held substantial investments in cuba and had to desire to open new markets for goods in Asia and improved military in spain
Why did the U.S. love to annex Hawaii?
Hawaii had commercial advantages space merchant ships. The united states knew products and materials would sell really well and they had a military outpost.
What did Mathew Perry's trip do for japan?
Forced Japan to enter trade with the U.S.