US Imperialism
What is the definition of Imperialism?
When a country extends its power and influence over other countries or territories.
Who were the Rough Riders and who led them?
A volunteer cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt
What does the N in M.A.I.N. stand for?
How were average American citizens expected to carry the burden of the war at home?
By planting Victory/War Gardens!
What treaty officially ended World War 1?
What is the Treaty of Versailles (1919)
Name one territory the U.S. acquired after the Spanish-American War.
What are: Guam, the Philippines, Puerto Rico
What treaty ended the Spanish-American war?
What is the Treaty of Paris (1898)
The names of the two alliances that divided Europe before the war?
What are the Triple Entente (UK, France, Russia) & Triple Alliance (Germany, A-H, Italy)
What law allowed the government to silence critics of the war effort?
What is the Espionage Act of 1917
Name one punishment Germany faced under the Treaty of Versailles?
Loss of territory, military limits, large reparation payments
What role did Yellow Journalism play in imperialism and war?
Exaggerated and sensationalized news stories and stirred public support for US expansion and war.
Name two results of the Spanish-American War for the U.S.
US gained PR, Guam, Philippines & Cuba became independent under US influence
What country was the Archduke Franz Ferdinand from when he was ASSASSINATED in the streets of Sarajevo?
What is Austria-Hungary
What was the ruling in Schenck v. US?
That free speech can be limited if it presents "clear and present danger"
What international organization was created to prevent future wars moving forward?
What is the League of Nations?
Why was the Panama Canal Zone such a valuable territory for US imperialism>?
Provided a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific, making trade easier.
What was the nickname of the Spanish-American war?
Which event will cause the United States to enter the war?
What is intercepting the Zimmerman Telegram
Name two pieces of technology used in WW1
What are machine guns, poison gas, tanks, airplanes, submarines, flamethrowers, etc.
What is the main goal of Wilson's 14 Points?
To create peace and prevent future wars.
What event sparked US involvement in the Spanish American war?
What is the explosion of the USS Maine
What is the worst flavor skittle?
What is lemon (yellow)
What is the name of the ocean liner that was SUNK by German torpedos, killing 128 Americans.
What is the Lusitania?
Where did all of the fighting in Europe take place?
What is The Western Front