US Foreign Policy
In 1898, this war resulted in the U.S. acquiring Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
The Spanish American War
Who was president during the Spanish American War
William McKinley
This "spark" event in Sarajevo in 1914 triggered the outbreak of World War I
Assassination for Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This country, which was initially neutral at the start of the war, joined the Allies in 1917 and helped turn the tide in favor of the Allies.
USA
Definition: A political practice or policy that involves extending a nation's power and control over other nations or territories
Imperialism
This President is known for his "Big Stick" diplomacy, which promoted American intervention in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Theodore Roosevelt
What event triggered the US to declare war on Spain?
The USS Maine explosion
What does MAIN stand for
Militarisation, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
This term refers to the use of media, including posters, films, and other media, to persuade civilians to support the war effort.
Propoganda
A theory used to justify imperialism, claiming that stronger nations had a duty to "civilize" weaker, "less developed" nations.
Social Darwinism
Definition: An attempt to prevent other European powers (outside of those already present) from establishing colonies or any new presence in the Western Hemisphere.
Monroe Doctrine
What Pacific Island was annexed by the US and remains a state today?
Hawaii
This pivotal 1917 event brought the U.S. into the war, as German submarines began to sink American ships, including this British ocean liner.
Sinking the Lusitania
This term refers to the practice of the U.S. government purchasing loans from citizens to help fund the costs of World War I.
Liberty Bonds / War Bonds
This philosophy, which emphasized building up a strong military and being prepared to use it, was a major factor in the lead-up to World War I.
Militarisation
Definition: Called for the protection of equal privileges for all countries trading with China and for the support of Chinese territorial and administrative integrity.
Open Door Policy
Newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst is often associated with what practice meaning the sensationalization of events leading to the Spanish-American War.
Yellow Journalism
This type of warfare, characterized by tunnel systems, barbed wire, and machine guns, dominated the Western Front during World War I.
Trench Warfare
How AND why did the role of women change during WW1
Women began working more because the working age men were off fighting in the war
Espionage Act
This doctrine, introduced by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1904, was an extension of the Monroe Doctrine and asserted the U.S.'s right to intervene in Latin American countries to stabilize their economies.
Roosevelt Corollary
This Caribbean island was acquired by the U.S. following the Spanish-American War and became a U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico
This international organization, created by the Treaty of Versailles to promote peace and prevent future wars, was later weakened by the absence of the U.S.
League of Nations
This law passed in 1918 expanded on the Espionage Act and criminalized any speech or behavior that was seen as disloyal or harmful to the U.S. government during World War I.
Definition: An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
Armistice