Imperialism
America fought this country to help Cuba.
Why did America fight Spain?
It was a social and political reform.
What is the Progressive movement?
Germany sent a telegraph to Mexico asking them to join their cause and in return, they will help them get their lost territory back from America.
What caused America to join the war?
Women were demanded and almost a million were employed.
After WW1, who was in high demand for all sorts of jobs?
These guns shot bullets at a fast rate.
What were machine guns?
This country gained the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Cuba.
After the Spanish American War, what territories did America gain?
A movement began in the year 1890 to WW1.
What year did the Progressive movement begin?
America had fresh and ready troops that were not exhausted. They had a supply of resources, and weapons as well.
How did America coming into the war help the allies?
Women's right to vote.
What was the 19th Amendment?
These vehicles caused much damage. They were used as artillery and pushed the enemies back. They were made near the end of the war but became very useful for the next World War.
What were tanks?
This country expanded all across the world. Began trading with other countries like China and gaining new territories.
Where did America expand its influence.
What did Woodrow Wilson do?
Germany was sinking American ships since it was caring for supplies for the allies.
What almost caused America to join the war before the telegraph?
It was the movement of African Americans from the South to the North.
What was the Great migration?
These vehicles helped with reconnaissance in the air and were soon later used for weapons of war. They were even more advancements for vehicle that could carry more ammo and bombs after the war.
How did airplanes contribute after the war.
It was a policy of expanding their influence across the world in politics, economics, and culture.
What is American imperialism?
The year 1917.
When did America join the war?
A world power.
What did America become after WW1?
This was used for biological warfare during the war and led to new advancements for the weapon that contributed to the next war.
What was poison gas?
This group of people was hurt by American imperialism which caused them to abandon their villages. They were bullied time and time again. They almost went extinct.
These laws made cartels and monopolistic practices illegal.
What was the Antitrust laws?
America wanted to be isolated and did not want to interfere in foreign conflicts
Why did America not join at the beginning of the war?
It was a movement of new clothes, fun, and frolicking.
What were the roaring 20s?
This weapon could shoot flames.
What were flamethrowers?