Why did the Americans want to go to war with Spain?
To free Cuba, and the explosion of the Maine
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Who were the Filipinos ruled by?
By the Spanish
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Why did they want a Canal?
So it would be easier to travel from Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
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How did World War I start?
When Serbia was accused of killing Austria-Hungary's king.
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In the 14 point proposal what were the first 5 points trying to prevent?
Conflict.
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What were "Rough Riders"?
Powerful, wealthy men.
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Who helped the Filipinos defeat the Spanish?
America
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How much did the US pay for the 10 mile canal zone?
10 Million Dollars
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Who were in the Central Powers?
Germany, and Austria Hungary.
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In points 6-13 of the 14 point proposal what does it describe?
New boundaries for many European countries.
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How long did the Spanish-American war last?
Four Months
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How much did America buy the Philippines for?
20 Million
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How many workers quit after a year of construction?
3/4.
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Who were in the Allied powers?
Russia, France, Britain, and later the Americans.
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Why didn't the League of Powers work?
Cause it lacked power
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Did more American soldiers die by disease or combat?
Disease
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Why did the Flipinos revolt against America?
Cause they felt betrayed.
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To prevent dying from diseases what did the workers do?
They drained ditches, spread oil on swamps, and screened doors and windows.
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Why did the Americans join the war?
Cause underwater boats destroyed US ships.
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What does the Treaty of Versailles say?
That Germany had to disband its armed forces, give up its colonies, and surrender territory in Europe. It also said that they had to pay reparation fees.
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In the treaty with Spain, what did the US get?
Puerto Rico
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When did America give the Philippines back?
1947
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In 2000, what did the US do with the Canal?
They gave it back to Panama.
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Who won the war?
The Allied Powers
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How much did the Germans had to pay for reparations?