Imperialism
What is Imperialism?
The political, social, and/or economic domination of one country over another through diplomatic or military means.
What were the two sides of the war? Name the sides and the major countries on each side.
Allies: France, Britain, Russia, (eventually) U.S.
Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
What Treaty ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles.
What type of newspaper reporting contributed to starting the Spanish-American War?
Yellow journalism.
Imperialism is the extension of what earlier American ideology?
Manifest Destiny
What was the Selective Service Act?
What was the overarching goal of Wilson's 14 Points?
For the United States to play mediator and prevent future wars.
What event started the Spanish-American War?
The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor.
Which 1899 policy statement asserted the United States' right to intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American nations to maintain stability
AND
What other policy was this an extension of?
The Roosevelt Corollary
Extension of the Monroe Doctrine.
What was the name of the ship that sunk in 1915 that soured relations between the U.S. and Germany?
Lusitania
What 1920 major event was directly related to the efforts of women during World War I?
The 19th Amendment (Women's Suffrage)
Who was Emilio Aguinaldo?
The leader of the Philippine independence movement and the first President of the Philippines.
Name at least TWO arguments FOR Imperialism.
1. White Man's Burden
2. Naval Power
3. Trade/Economic Benefit
4. To compete with European powers
Name TWO reasons why the United States entered the war.
The Zimmermann Telegram
Germany breaking the Sussex Pledge and sinking American ships.
What was Article X in the League of Nations Charter?
The members of the League of Nations had to defend and preserve all other members against external aggression.
What were the three parts of the Treaty of Paris that ended the Spanish-American War?
1. US gained control of Puerto Rico and Guam.
2. Cuba became a protectorate of the U.S.
3. US bought the Philippines from Spain for $20 million.
Name at least TWO arguments AGAINST Imperialism.
1. Unconstitutional (self-governance goes against everything the US stands for)
2. The uncivilized "others" will poison the United States.
3. We should be focusing on domestic issues instead.
4. We can establish trade and make money without fighting costly wars.
Did not want to get involved because many immigrants were from Central Powers nations and they didn't want tensions to overflow domestically.
Expensive and they didn't feel like it was their fight to fight.
Summarize two general experiences of black American soldiers during World War I.
1. Segregated military
2. Often received the most dangerous or menial jobs
3. Enlisted in order to "prove" themselves and gain rights.
4. Experienced a new sense of equality from white Europeans.
Who were the "Rough Riders"?
Volunteer American calvary during the Spanish American War that fought in Cuba and helped the US win against the Spanish - led by future President T. Roosevelt.