Imperialism
What is the policy of extending a country's influence through diplomacy or force?
Imperialism
Big Stick Diplomacy is the form of diplomacy most associated with which U.S President?
Theodore Roosevelt
What were some of the root causes of WWI (not the event that sparked the war)?
Militarism, alliance system, nationalism.
Tell me at least one new piece of technology used in this war.
Grenades, tanks, planes, machine guns, mustard gas, etc.
What was the war guilt clause in the Treaty of Versailles?
Blamed Germany for the war and forced Germany to decrease the size of their military and pay reparations to the Allies.
The main type of foreign policy until this point in American history was known as what?
Russo-Japanese War
What event sparked WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Why did Russia pull out of the war in 1917?
They were not as prepared for a war as they thought, and this led to a lot of political upheaval in the country.
Why did the United States introduce Day Light Saving's time?
In order to preserve fuel and energy.
Why was the purchase of Alaska known as "Seward's Folly"?
Sec. of State William Seward's purchase of it was widely mocked, as people generally believed it was a useless piece of land.
Why did the United States oversee the building of the Panama Canal?
The United States wanted an easier passage for the Navy between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean.
What did the United States do at the outset of the war?
Declare neutrality
What did the Selective Service Act do?
Established a draft for the war, and stated that all men above the age of 18 had to register to be drafted.
Why did the United States not ratify the Treaty of Versailles?
The Senate did not want to join the League of Nations, as it would give up Congress' ability to declare war.
Why did the United States enter the Spanish-American War in 1898?
The sinking of the U.S.S Maine.
What is dollar diplomacy?
Using investments to build relationships with other countries.
Which country was using a tactic known as unrestricted submarine warfare in which their submarines would attack any ship on the seas?
Germany
What was the most famous African-American unit in WWI?
Harlem Hell Fighters
What Supreme Court case upheld the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
Shenck v. United States
What territories did the United States gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?
The Philippines, Cuba, Guam, and Puerto Rico
What problem occurred between the United States and Mexico in 1916?
Pancho Villa raid
What was the final straw and caused the United States to enter into WWI?
Zimmerman Telegram
Describe trench warfare.
Each side dug out trenches and mostly lived and fought from there, occasionally staging attacks from No Man's Land.
What ultimately happened to President Wilson when he was attempting to rally the American people to ratify the treaty?
He suffered a stroke.