World War 1 MAIN Causes
What does M.A.I.N stand for?
Military, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism
What did President Wilson aim for?
A lasting peace.
True or false
new markets can be found without imperialism
True
The sinking of which battleship lead to the Spanish-American War?
USS Oregon
USS Columbia
USS Maine
USS Iowa
3.
What event marked a significant step in American imperialism in Panama?
The construction of the Panama Canal
Whose assassination sparked the start of the war?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
How was the League of Nations established?
The Treaty of Versailles.
When was American imperialism at its peak
After world war 2
Who was in the Spanish American war?
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines and the united states.
Which event in 1898 allowed Hawaii to become a significant part of American strategy during the War?
The overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani
The establishment of the Republic of Hawaii
C. The annexation of Hawaii by the U.S.
The signing of the Treaty of Paris
The annexation of Hawaii by the U.S.
The Diaz dictatorship did what to the people in Mexico.
Kept people impoverished.
Why did Wilson dedicate 8 points to self-determination?
So people could determine their own political status.
A country that imperializes creates _______
Colonies
What was the outcome of the Battle of Manila Bay for the Philippines?
It resulted in the U.S. gaining control of the Philippines, setting the stage for future conflicts.
What best describes Panama’s role in the events surrounding the Spanish American War?
The U.S. supported Panama’s independence from Colombia in 1903, recognizing the strategic importance through military support
What was the primary ship used in unrestricted submarine warfare?
U boats.
What was so significant about President Wilson and the Paris peace conference?
He became the first president to visit Europe while in office.
Why did colonists resist imperial control
they did not have Self-Government
What was the impact of the Teller Amendment, making a relationship between the U.S. and Cuba?
It declared that the U.S. would not seek to control Cuba and would recognize its sovereignty
How did Hawaii’s strategic location influence its role in the Spanish-American war?
Hawaii served as a key coaling station for the U.S. Navy, which allowed American forces to project power in the pacific, leading to Hawaii’s annexation
What was the De Lomé letter?
It criticizes president McKinley's power by calling him weak.
Who were the irreconcilables?
They opposed the ratification of the treaty of versatiles.
How might has imperialism lead to WW1
Tensions among European Countries
What was the significance of Cuba’s role in the Spanish-American War, particularly in relation to American public opinion and foreign policy decisions?
Cubas struggle for independence from Spain shocked American public, leading to a surge of jingoism that promoted Congress to declare war.
What diplomatic and military strategies did the U.S. have regarding Panama that lead to the construction of the Panama Canal
The U.S. established a military presence in Panama to support a revolutionary movement against Colombia, leading to Panama’s independence and agreement for canal construction.