Imperialism
What is Imperialism?
The Policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories
Explain Yellow Journalism
A style of journalism that uses sensationalized headlines and exaggerations to get views/sell copies.
The event that is seen as the IMMEDIATE cause of World War I
Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated, Austria declares war on Serbia, all of the allies join in.
Although Germany surrendered in 1918, this peace treaty officially ended World War I in 1919.
Which country was not allowed to participate in peace talks at the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany
Name 2 of the 3 reasons for Imperialism that we talked about in class.
Economic Competition, Political/Military Competition, or A Belief in Racial/Religious Superiority
This ship sank in Havana Harbor, which was a leading cause of the Spanish-American War.
What does that acronym "MAIN" stand for? These were seen as the long term causes of WWI
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
What was Woodrow Wilson's plan for a long lasting peace called?
The 14 Points
This tactic used by Germany was one of the large reasons the United States joined the war in 1917.
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
The Boxer Rebellion of 1900 was an attempt to remove
The Europeans and Americans from China
- Foreigners in general
Which of the following became a territory of the United States after the U.S. military stopped a rebellion and overthrew their queen?
Hawaii
In 1917, Germany attempted to get _____ to attack the United States.
Mexico
What were at least 2 ways Germany was punished after WWI?
1.) Germany had to admit fault for the war
2.) Germany had to pay reparation payments (20 Million!)
3.) Germany loses colonies
4.) Germany must disarmed
Who was the President who got re-elected in 1916 by running on the concept that he kept the US out of the war?
Woodrow Wilson
Explain what the phrase "White Man's Burden" means as it relates to imperialism.
The phrase "White Man's Burden" came from a poem written by Rudyard Kipling and was used to pressure the United States to join European nations in the responsibility of the white, civilized cultures of the world to colonize and rule less civilized or non-western cultures for their benefit.
This was the main reason why Americans wanted the Panama Canal built.
To cut travel time from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean / Trade routes.
Many Americans wanted to join WWI after the ______ was sunk by a German u-boat.
What reason did Senators give for opposing U.S. membership in the League of Nations?
It would drag the United States into European/international conflicts.
Who rejected Wilson's "Fourteen Points" peace plan?
The Allied Leaders
Why did the US formulate the Open Door policy?
To stop a monopoly of Chinese trade and promote free trade for all countries
The Spanish Ambassador wrote a letter stating that American President McKinley is weak; it was eventually intercepted by Cubans and released to the American Press.
The De Lome Letter
What was the The Zimmerman Telegram?
Secret message from Germany to Mexico that Proposed an alliance against the US. Mexico would declare war on America and get lost territory after victory (Congress officially declares war on Germany).
The League of Nations (mainly Britain and France) divided up the Middle East.
- The Ottoman Empire is no more.
- British take Iraq, Jordan, and Palestine
- France takes Syria and Lebanon
What region was given the name of the “Powder Keg” region?
The Balkans Region.