Imperialism - 4 Pillars
Define the term "Imperialism"
When a country wins influence/control over another country to expand their power and/or benefit themselves
The song "America the Beautiful" ends with "and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea"
What American idea is this an example of?
Manifest Destiny
President James M. wanted to keep Great Britain out of Cuba. Teddy Roosevelt wanted to keep Europe out of south America. They followed a foreign policy called "The [Blank] [Blank]"
The Monroe Doctrine
Define the term Monroe Doctrine
US political stance telling other imperial powers to not conduct imperialism in the Western Hemisphere
What single event sparked the beginning of WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Define the term Nationalism and provide an example of what "Nationalism" looks like
Strong devotion to one's own nation, often to the detriment of other nations
Many potential examples, teacher will grade
You had to pay to read this exciting style of news reporting, that was often biased and called [blank]?
Yellow Journalism
Environmental science/biology idea misapplied to society from the late 19th/early 20th century.
What was this idea?
Social Darwinism
Name one US business that benefited from the Banana Wars
United Fruit Company (Chiquita), Standard Fruit Company (Dole), Standard Oil (Chevron, ExxonMobile, BP), National Bank of New York (CitiBank), HASCO
What was the name of the two sides during WWI?
Central Powers and L'Entente
Since 1955, the US has never had less than 1,000,000 people in their armed forces. What is this an example of?
Militarism
What were the names of the troops who fought in Cuba who fought alongside the "Roughriders" (provide their nickname)
Buffalo Soldiers
In 1910, one out of every 11 Americans were first or second generation German immigrants who spoke German. 24.1% of all high school students were enrolled in German language classes. Today one out of every nine Americans have German ancestry, but only 0.3% of Americans speak German. What is this an example of?
Assimiliation
Define the term Banana Republic, and provide an example from this unit's time period of a Banana Republic
A country highly dependent on one commodity that is controlled or heavily influenced by a foreign country
Plenty of examples, teacher will assess
What 3 major events convinced the US public to enter WWI?
1. Belgian War Atrocities
2. Unrestricted Submarine Warfare (BIG ONE)
3. The Zimmerman Telegram
Explain one way in which the Empire in Star Wars exhibits at least one of the 4 Pillars of Imperialism
Many answers, teacher to grade
What law did the US create in Cuba that allowed them to intervene in Cuban affairs?
The Platt Amendment
Identify 2 reasons as to why the US wanted control over the Philippines.
Economic: Proximity to China for trade
Military: Refueling base for global spanning military
Social: To "educate" Filipinos with their "superior" civilization
How does the term "Consumer Society" apply to Banana wars (define than apply)
Definition: A society in which the buying and selling of goods and services is the most important social and economic activity
Apply: Banana wars had many companies conduct unethical business practices (supporting the overthrow of governments) in order to maximize production of goods and profits.
How did the US Army contribute to military victory for L'Entente? (use stats to support your answer)
Mass. US forces rose to 4 million in a span of 18 months, enabling US soldiers to fill the lines of the depleted Western Front with 2 million men at the start of 1918 (US military in 1914 was 1/20th the size of the French military)
Differentiate the terms "Big Stick Diplomacy" from "Dollar Diplomacy" and provide an example from the time period of each for full points. (250 per)
Big Stick Diplomacy: Conducting negotiations w/ foreign countries with the clear threat of military force.
Dollar Diplomacy: Use of money and/or business investments to influence foreign nations.
Many examples of each, teacher will grade
Name the territories the US gained from victory in the Spanish-American War (name at least 3 for the full points)
Cuba (protectorate)
Puerto Rico
Philippines
Guam
How did Aguinaldo's opinions toward the Spanish change over time? (Initial thoughts, changing thoughts, end of life thoughts).
Initial: First tried to win equality for Filipinos through negotiations, but failed.
Became upset with Spain and opted to rebel. Partially successful, left Philippines with promise of improved conditions from Spain.
Returned to Philippines to participate in Spanish American War to win Philippine Independence. US instead colonized the Philippines.
In the End: Expressed regret with fighting against Spanish due to dislike of US rule (saw US as worse than Spain)
What did pliable leaders do in the Banana Wars, and what did resistance leaders to in the Banana Wars?
Pliable Leaders: Worked with US companies to maximize the production of a commodity, many times enriching US businesses and elites in their society at the cost of diminished conditions for laborers.
Resistance Figures: Fought against US companies using guerilla warfare in an insurgency war
How did US citizens contribute to the victory of L'Entente? (give at least 3 for full points)
1. Purchasing Bonds
2. Rationing/Increasing food output
3. Women working in the factories (long hours/lower pay)
4. Sacrificing 1st Amendment Rights (Espionage/Sedition Acts)