Foreign Policy
"Isms"
World War I
Flags
Potpourri
Very Tough People!
Misc.
100
“Speak softly and carry a big stick” is a quote attributed to this President when asked about his Foreign Policy
Who is Teddy Roosevelt?
100
One of the MAIN causes of World War I, this occurs when the army and military forces are given a high profile by the government. Countries build up their armed forces in the name of security, thereby intimidating other nations.
What is Militarism?
100
This man was shot and it started the series of events that led to World War I
Who is Franz Ferdinand?
100
This flag belongs to a country on the Allies Side
What is Great Britain?
100
These government Acts forbade the use of "disloyal, profane, or abusive language" about the United States government, its flag, or its armed forces
What are the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
100
The man pictured here was executed for the assassination of what world leader?
Who is William McKinley?
100
The Sinking of this ship pushed the U.S. into war with Spain. Probably an accident though.
What is the Maine?
200
This m.A.i.n. cause of WWI explains why so many countries joined the war.
What are Alliances?
200
A policy by which one country separates itself from the affairs of other nations. In an effort to remain at peace, the country avoids both foreign entanglements and responsibilities.
What is Isolationism?
200
This was a military strategy used by Germany designed to knock France out of the war (WWI) quickly. It called for the swift invasion of France through the neutral country Belgium.
What is the Schleiffen Plan?
200
This flag is no longer used by this country after the Treaty of Versailles.
What is Germany?
200
Teddy Roosevelt ordered the construction of this waterway that drastically cut travel time from the East coast of America to the West Coast
What is the Panama Canal?
200
This rebel leader from what country first aided the USA, and then rebelled against them?
The Philippines.
200
He was the 25th president of the United States.
Who is William McKinley?
300
Teddy Roosevelt ordered several battleships to drop anchor off of the coast of this country to assist the rebellion of the Panamanian People (Not Panama)
What is Colombia?
300
This “ism” occurs when a country takes over new lands or countries and makes them subject to its rule.
What is Imperialism?
300
The sinking of this ship caused the many US citizens to push for entry into World War I.
What is the Lusitania?
300
This flag represents the combination of 2 European Kingdoms to form an Empire that dissolved after WWI?
What is Austria-Hungary?
300
This Serbian College Student was a member of the Black Hand terrorist group and he killed the heir to Franz Joseph
Who is Gavrilo Princip?
300
It is the owner of the New York Journal, a famous newspaper that influenced it's readers!
Who is William Randolph Hearst
300
This island in the Caribbean became part of the United States after the Span-Am War, and today it is home to more Americans than 21 other States.
What is Puerto Rico.
400
These are Wilson's goals for solving the problems of the world and promoting World Peace at the end of WWI.
What are the Fourteen Points?
400
This “ism” means being a strong supporter of the rights and interests of one's country. It strengthens the idea of “us” and demonizes others who are different.
What is Nationalism?
400
This Empire that previously lasted 500+ years fell after they lost in World War I.
(Clue: After this they had no where to put their feet up)
What is the Ottoman Empire?
400
This flag belongs to a country that fought for the British Empire, most notably at the Battle of Gallipoli.
What is Australia?
400
We remember this date as Veteran’s Day as a day when the ceasefire began that saw the end to the death caused by World War I
What is Nov 11 (1918)
400
This ailment is due to standing in water for extended periods of time.
What is trench foot.
400
Secretary of State William Seward bought Alaska from what country?
What is Russia?
500
This U.S. policy opposed European colonialism in the Americas beginning in 1823.
What is The Monroe Doctrine?
500
These are news reports that are based upon sensationalism and crude exaggeration. They directly led to American Involvement in the Spanish-American War
What is Yellow Journalism?
500
The Alliance between France, Russia, and Great Britain was called this fancy French name.
What is the Triple Entente?
500
This flag is from a country that appears after the Treaty of Versailles. Wilson argued for its creation!
What is Poland?
500
This man led a Revolution in Russia that caused them to back out of the war. This was the rise of communist Russia
Who is Vladimir Lenin?
500
He was the officer in charge of the Rough Riders in the Spanish American War?
Who is Teddy Roosevelt
500
This island was gained in the Span-Am War and it is still part of the United States.
What is Guam?