Causes of American Imperialism
WW1 events that drove the USA to join the war
Spanish American war-Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines
Treaty of Versailles and Woodrow Wilson's 14 points
WW1: on the Homefront- Restrictions on society
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What is imperialism?
The extension of a nations power over other lands
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What note was sent to Mexico by Germany to invade the US?
Zimmerman Note
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What was the "fake news" called during the Spanish American war mainly during the battle in Cuba?
Yellow Journalism
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Who was punished by the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany
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Who did not get paid fair and was not able to vote?
Women
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What was the effect of imperialism for the USA?
The USA got more raw materials, they had expansion of territory, and had naval bases around the world to refill and make repairs at.
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What was the effect of Russia leaving the war?
Russia becomes communist, The USA joins the war
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Identify the image
The USS Maine being blown up which was the main cause to the battle in Cuba
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Identify 2 goals of the Fourteen point plan.
Open Diplomacy
Freedom of the seas
Removal of trade barriers
Reduction of Military arms
League of Nations
Self Determination
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Identify the image
Civil liberty violation for all Americans they basically lost free speech.
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Identify the reasons for imperialism in America.
Economic reasons-Raw materials and new customers
Racial/Cultural reasons- Convert peoples beliefs and expand territory increase power and prestige
Political reasons- Spreading democratic values
Strategic naval reasons- Naval bases around the world
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Explain what happened to the Lusitania ship.
The ship was sunk by Russia who used submarines to sneak around and sink ships because British navy was superior.
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Explain how we got The Philippines.
After the battle of Manila we had to purchase The Philippines for $20 million which provided the USA many military bases.
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Explain the overall plan of the Treaty of Versailles.
To end the war and punish Germany while repairing their countries.
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Explain what was happening to German immigrants.
They would be arrested for speaking German and they lost jobs this is because they were afraid of spying and the U.S. was questioning the Germans loyalty
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Why did the USA want to convert peoples beliefs to Christianity?
They wanted to compete with countries who were less developed to feel cultural superiority. It gave them a increase in power and prestige.
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Why did Wilson get re-elected?
He kept promising to keep the USA out of war. But he eventually had to get involved in WW1.
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Explain the connection between the USA and Puerto Rico.
After the Foraker act was established we appointed their Government and it allowed them to have US citizenship, they also became a protectorate.
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Why were the allied countries not okay with the 14 point plan but they were okay with the Treaty of Versailles?
The USA was not destroyed by trench warfare like all the other countries. They wanted Germany to pay for their actions and not just create peace and help them rebuild their country.
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Explain what law was created and took away free speech during the war.
The sedition act which outlawed disloyal, offensive or abusive language against government. Also they couldn't go on strike. They had a fear of disloyalty from all Americans.
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What was the impact of American imperialism in Panama?
We encouraged Panama to rebel against Columbia, Panama became its own free country and they worked on the Canal which the USA wanted all along. So we could get to the west coast without going around south America.
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Why was the USA worried that Russia was becoming communist after leaving the war?
They wanted democracy all over the world and wanted the world to be a safer place for all.
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What was the impact of the DeLome letter?
The DeLome letter was written about McKinley saying he was weak, this eventually lead to the USA being furious and leads the U.S. to invade Cuba.
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Explain the outcomes of the Treaty of Versailles.
Territory was changed, Germany had to pay around $260 billion in damages to the allies, the military was reduced like no air force and no heavy artillery, and territory changes like new countries.
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How would have the war be different if Women and African Americans didn't join the workforce?
The industries were used to create firearms and ammunition for the war, if this wasn't happening then the U.S. wouldn't be able to keep fighting against Germany. Also they helped keep up the economy back at the Homefront while the men were at war.