Causes of American imperialism
Spanish American War
WW1:events that drove the USA to join the war
Treaty of Versailles and Woodrow Wilson's 14 points
WW1 on the Homefront- positive impacts on people/opportunities
100
Where did the U.S sink the entire Spanish fleet?
Cuba
100
Where did the war mostly take place?
Cuba
100
Did America do much fighting during WW1 compared to other European nations?
America didn't do much fighting compared to other nations.
100
Who did not approve of the Treaty of Versailles?
The U.S Senate.
100
Who had opportunities to join the workforce during WW1 while the men were gone?
Women
200
Identify this cause of imperialism
Yellow Journalism
200
What was the DeLome letter?
The DeLome letter insulted President McKinley, also influenced the war to start.
200
Identify the image, a cause of America declaring war.
The sinking of Lusitania.
200
What was Wilson's overall objective of his fourteen point plan?
To create a lasting peace and stopping future wars.
200
Why did the government use propaganda?
To change the public opinion and influence them to make decisions.
300
What is an economic reason for imperialism?
Looking for new recourses for factories.
300
How was the Spanish-American war ended?
Treaty of Paris
300
Describe the spark that started WW1.
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist.
300
Describe one of the goals of the Treaty of Versailles.
Not allowing Germany to unite with Austria.
300
Where did African Americans move to gain more job opportunities?
From the South to the North.
400
What is imperialism?
The extension of a nations power over other lands.
400
Why did the war start?
Maine explodes, and the USA blames Spain. This started a war invasion.
400
Why did the U.S declare war on Germany?
Zimmerman note, Unrestricted Submarine warfare, Russia communist
400
Compare and contrast the Fourteen point plan and the Treaty of Versailles.
Compare: The U.S Senate did not approve of either of the plans.
Contrast: Fourteen point plan wanted to create peace, Treaty of Versailles wanted to punish Germany.
400
What groups/individuals gained opportunities because of WW1?
Women, men, African Americans.
500
What is a strategic/naval reason for imperialism?
Building places to refuel, or strategize.
500
What territories did we win from the Spanish-American war?
Puerto Rico, Philippines, Guam, Cuba.
500
What was America's main contribution to the war? Be specific.
Economic, sent different weapons and money.
500
List two outcomes of the Fourteen point plan.
Creation of League of Nations, arms reduction.
500
Who am I?: worked plowing fields, delivering mail, traffic tickets, ran elevators and street cars.
Women during WW1