Imperialism
WW1 Starts
US Entry into WW1
Strategy, Tactics, & Technology
The Domestic Front:
War at Home
War at Home
Picture is worth 1000 words
100
Teddy Roosevelt used U.S. military might to influence foreign countries and expand U.S. influence in what he called his "_____ _____ _____"
Big Stick Diplomacy
100
This refers to the growth of armies and navies across Europe prior to WW1
Militarism
100
The United States joined WW1 in what year?
1917
100
This German policy of attacking all trade to their enemies greatly angered Americans
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
100
In order to preserve food for the troops, the United States government encouraged people to do what?
Ration
100
Alliances ---> WW1
200
This American businessman encouraged the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and Hawaii's annexation by the United States.
Sanford B. Dole
200
European countries often competed for each others colonial empires, created by their policies of _________
Imperialism
200
The United States loaned a large amount of money to ______, which encouraged US entry into the war to protect their economic interests.
England
The Allied Powers
200
This complex series of tunnels led to a very defensive style of warfare on the western front, with very little progress being made by either side
Trenches/Trench Warfare
200
In order to draft troops, the government passed what act?
Selective Service Act
200
Yellow Journalism
300
Teddy Roosevelt and the United States encouraged a rebellion within Columbia in order to build what?
The Panama Canal
300
This refers to the rise of unhealthy loyalty to one's country which encouraged countries to pursue war to show their superiority
Nationalism
300
This British ship was sunk by a German submarine while carrying American passengers. The deaths of American citizens greatly upset the United States
The Lusitania
300
These TWO inventions were created to try and overcome the stalemate caused by trench warfare
Chemical Weapons
Tanks
300
What group of Americans had expanded job opportunities throughout WW1?
Women
300
What U.S. Senator would have supported the message in this cartoon?
Henry Cabot Lodge
400
To protect trade interests in China, the United States created what policy in 1900?
The Open-Door Policy
400
Prior to World War 1, France and Germany created a system of alliances opposing each other. What were the names of these two alliance?
Triple Entente
Triple Alliance
400
Traditionally, the United States refused to get involved in European drama. This policy was called what?
Isolationism/Neutrality
400
WW1 is considered the first ________ ________. This type of conflict committed ALL resources a nation has, with the risk of being completely destroyed if they lose.
Total War
400
In order to limit dissent and complaints, the U.S. government passed what legislation?
The Espionage Act
The Sedition Act
400
The territories below were gained as a result of what?
Spanish-American War
500
This president, immediately following Teddy Roosevelt, created "Dollar Diplomacy" which relied on American businesses rather than military might to influence foreign nations
William Taft
500
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the immediate cause of World War 1.
What nation was Franz Ferdinand the prince and heir of?
Austria-Hungary
500
This message from Germany to Mexico suggested a secret alliance that proposed an attack against the United States
The Zimmerman Telegram
500
This military strategy by Germany planned for a short, decisive war with France before turning around to face the larger & slower Russian armies
The Schlieffen Plan
500
This court case supported the Espionage and Sedition Acts and infringes on Americans 1st Amendment Rights
Schenck v. United States
500
12 Battleships built by Teddy Roosevelt and sailed around the world to showcase American military might?
The Great White Fleet