Causes of American Imperialism
What started the expansion of the United States?
The expansion from the East coast to the West coast.
Did America get control of the Panama canal?
yes, until the year 1979 and then was given back to Panama
What was 2 main cause that Germany did to bring America closer to the war?
unrestricted submarine warfare & Zimmerman telegram
what 2 groups of people were mainly affected by WWI in America?
Woman & African-Americans
How many points did Woodrow Wilson purpose?
14 points
Name the first country America attempted to imperialized.
Hawaii
What was the effect of the Spanish-American war involving America?
America gained Puerto Rico and Guam, and Cuba is a protectorate state under America.
What started WWI?
The assassination of archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austrian
what caused African-Americans to be involved with the war.
They believed they could prove themselves as being equal so they fought for America.
it put no punishment against Germany.
How did Manifest Destiny affect the future of imperialism for America?
Americans believed that if they could expand west, they could expand around the world.
How was the Spanish American war started?
Cubans and the Philippines were against Spanish/Spain rule
What was the Zimmerman telegram?
it was a telegram sent by Germany to Mexico promising land back. It was intercepted by an ally and enraged Americans.
What did Woman do to contribute to WWI?
They worked Job's assigned for men when the Men went to war.
what is the name of the group that Woodrow Wilson wanted to create?
The league of nations
What are the 4 reasons that America wanted to Imperialism?
strategic/naval
Economic
Racial/cultural
political
why did America join the Spanish war?
America supported Cuba's and Philippines struggles & a mysterious explosion of the battle ship U.S.S Main in Havana Harbor.
Why did they assassinate the arch duke of Austrian-Hungary.
They wanted to free Bosnia from Austrian-Hungary rule.
What did women gain compared to African-Americans?
Woman got more rights and job opportunities while African-Americans were treated the same as they were before the war.
what is the difference between the Woodrow Wilsons points and the treaty of Versailles?
they were made to help rebuild Europe with no punishment to Germany.
the treaty of Versailles was made to punish Germany.
What is the impact of American imperialism on the first 13 original colonies?
Many Americans moved westward which led to improved technology in America.
How might being a protectorate help a country "bounce back?"
It allows a country to hand off any international affecters to the country protecting them. This allows the country to focus on their economy and rebuilding the country.
How might WWI affect the future for the U.S military?
The U.S. military gained valuable strategic lessons and provided more efficient mobilization and commanding in WWII.
What did the NAACP do to advocaat for the rights of African-Americans?
Put up a banner with the words "A man was lynched today" to announce lynching's.
how did the treaty of Versailles affect Germanys futures with Europe.
Germany's economy suffered while Europe's economy skyrocketed.