Imperialism: Pro and Anti
What is imperialism
stronger country taking over/colonizing weaker countries
What was the primary motivation for the United States to annex Hawaii in 1898?
To gain a strategic naval base location in the Pacific, particularly to support military operations and trade.
What were the four main causes of war?
militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism
What was the purpose of the War Industries Board?
to oversee the production and allocation of war materials
How did the United States help break the stalemate at the end of World War I?
The U.S. sent fresh troops and resources that strengthened the Allies against Germany.
How did the idea of Manifest Destiny influence America’s initial policy of isolation during the Age of Imperialism?
Americans thought expansion should focus on the western frontier, not overseas.
Why did the U.S. help Panama break away from Colombia?
To secure land for a canal that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
How did the creation of alliances contribute to the start of WWI?
web of alliances began a chain reaction
**Who were the central powers?
**who were the original allied powers?
What was the purpose of the selective service act of 1917?
to draft men for military service
what was the purpose of Wilson's 14 point speech?
to propose a plan for creating and maintaining peace
Which of the following anti-imperialist arguments does Beveridge argue against in his speech? (image provided)
a. Imperialism will cause American laborers to lose their jobs
b. The cost of administering colonies is so high that imperialism is not worth it
c. Imperialism would violate our democratic principles
d. America does not have the military force necessary to maintain colonies
C. Imperialism would violate our democratic principles
Three causes of the Spanish-American war?
USS maine explosion, desire to protect business/commercial interests in Cuba, Yellow Journalism
What was Germany’s policy with U-boats, and how did it affect the US?
unrestricted submarine warfare; pushed US toward war
what was the purpose of the Espionage and Sedition Acts?
to suppress opposition to the war
What was the primary goal of the League of Nations as described in Wilson's 14 points?
to protect the freedoms and borders of all nations
What did Roosevelt mean by “Speak softly and carry a big stick”?
Use peaceful talk first but stay ready to use American military power.
Why did Roosevelt add the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?
o let the U.S. step in when Latin American nations faced problems affecting U.S. interests.
What was the zimmerman telegram
A message urging Mexico to join the Central Powers
What was the main argument in Eugene V Debs' speech that opposed WWI?
the war only benefited wealthy elites, not working class Americans
Why did Woodrow Wilson state the at WWI was peace "built on quicksand?"
Its harsh treatment toward Germany would create future conflicts instead of lasting peace.
Based on Albert Beveridge's argument in Trumpets Imperialism (1898), what is the primary reason he provides for supporting American imperialism?
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to create new markets and jobs for American industries and workers
How did the Spanish-American War and its treaty help the United States emerge as a world power?
By gaining overseas territories and strategic locations for trade and military presence.
How did the black hand play a role in the events leading up to WWI?
by carrying out the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria Hungary
what was the primary message of the pamphlet distributed by Charles Schenck during WWI?
To resist the draft, arguing it violated their rights
What were four major provisions from the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany had to: limit ary to 100,000 troops, give up the coal producing region to the league of nations, take responsibility for the war, pay a bunch of money