Spanish American War
U.S. Newspapers sensationalized the events happening in what country?
Cuba
When did WW1 begin?
1914
What was the name of the ship, sent to aid Americans living in Cuba, that was was attacked?
U.S.S. Maine
The Navy
During what war was trench warfare introduced?
WW1
What 4 Territories were gained as a result of the Spanish American War?
Guam, Phillipines, Puerto Rico and Cuba
What was the spark that caused WW1?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What document allowed or justified the United States meddling in Latin Affairs?
The Roosevelt Corollary
Fill in the Blank: .......... is when one country politically, socially, or economically dominates another country or territory for personal gain.
Imperialism
The Open Door Policy allowed the U.S. to trade with what country?
China
What is Yellow Journalism?
An exaggeration of the truth
Name the 3 Allied Powers
Great Britain, France and Russia
Who won the Spanish American War?
The United States of America
Why was the United States imperializing?
To become a World Power
Who started building up their military? What two countries were threatened by it?
Germany
Great Britain and France
What was the name of the fleet of ships occupied by soldiers who were deployed by Teddy Roosevelt?
The Great White Fleet
Name the 3 Central Powers
Germany, Austria-Hungary and The Ottoman Empire
Why did the United States want to settle in Panama?
For the benefits the Panama Canal could bring. Shorter travel time and positive effect on our economy.
What is Big Stick Diplomacy?
It is when Teddy Roosevelt would threated other nations with our Military Force
Define the Monroe Doctrine
A agreement that European Powers would stay out of the affairs happening in the Western Hemisphere and the U.S. would stay out of their affairs.
Teddy Roosevelt created a group called? He would frequently travel with this group.
Rough Riders
What was the name of the commercial vessel carrying American passengers that was sank by German UBoats?
The Lusitania
Initially, what two countries were involved in the dispute before America got involved?
Cuba and the Empire of Spain
Whoever controls the sea controls the .......
World
( It would be acceptable if a student says has all the power)
Define Dollar Diplomacy
The act of providing money to a nation in order get what we need out of them.