Spanish American War - Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Philippines
What was Cuba struggling to gain that became one of the main causes of the war?
Independence
What is the belief that on culture is inherently better or more advanced than others and one one of the motivation factors for the US to imperialize?
Cultural Superiority
Which president got re-elected during WW1?
Woodrow Wilson
Who primarily went off to fight in WW1?
Men
Country that was forced to take the blame in the Treaty of Versailles.
Germany
What was the letter written to the US from the Spanish ambassador that became of of the main causes of the war.
De Lôme Letter
What were the arguments against American imperialism?
Many thought it was a threat to our democracy and constitution.
Who were the allied powers in WWI?
France, Great Britain, and Russia.
How was the economy effected?
From all of the manufacturing and job openings from the war the economy was growing.
What were the two peacekeeping organizations that were formed after these treaties.
League of Nations and World Court
One of the causes of the Spanish American War was a rise in a newly introduced kind of propaganda call _____ _____.
Yellow Journalism
Why did America want to imperialize for economy purposes?
America would get more markets to reach with more materials available.
Who were the Central powers in WW1?
Germany, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria, and Austria-Hungary.
How did the war impact women's roles in the workforce?
Since most of the men in the country that originally had all the job went to go fight in WW1 so all the jobs had to be taken over by women and they expanded their work.
What was the main purpose of Woodrow Wilsons 14 Point Plan that he was trying to push for other countries order to keep peace?
Self Determination
Why did America feel like they had to help Cuba?
Since Cuba was struggling for independence like we did in the American revolution.
How can imperializing make America a more powerful nation?
Gain more land and resources while gaining respect from other nations for gain more.
What did Germany continue that led to America fighting back?
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
How did African Americans gain workforce opportunities?
In places where African Americans work opportunities were limited they needed people to work that they had to let them work and so they gained opportunities.
How did the Treaty of Versailles differ from Wilsons 14 Point Plan?
The Treaty of Versailles placed all of the blame on Germany and the 14 Point plan made sure to point out all the problems even out of Germany.
Explain how the war effected America afterwards?
America imperialized on more countries and won the war making it a major world power.
How does American imperialism help with creating a strong military.
Gain allies from peaceful agreements and treaties and gaining more land and resources to work with.
What was the effect of the Zimmermann Telegram?
After Americans heard what Germany was saying it helped gain public support to join the war.
What was the main area that opportunities were made?
Labor shortages so they needed any workers they could get.
How did self determination get pushed by both of these documents?
By getting countries to do what they want and how they want without the pressure of other countries that want to change them.