Imperialism
What is Imperialism
The political, military, and economic domination of strong nations over weaker territories.
What does the acronym MAIN stand for
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
This group of Americans took over working in the factories after the US joined the war and sent their troops to Europe.
Women
What day did the war officially end?
November 11th
America celebrates this holiday on November 11th
Veterans Day
Give one example of an economic reason for American Imperialism
Raw Materials
Natural Resources
Trade
Who were the big three countries of the original allies and central powers. (3 each)
Allies: Great Britain, France, Russia
Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Why did America not join WWI from the start?
Answers Vary
What is the overall goal of President Wilson's 14 points?
To end the war peacefully and to prevent a future war from taking place.
What is the number 1 streamed taylor swift song of all time?
Cruel Summer
Although the natives we against it, this pacific territory was annexed by the United States and eventually became the 50th state.
Hawaii
This form of combat defined much of the Western Front in World War I, where soldiers lived, fought, and died in a muddy maze of ditches for months on end.
Trench Warfare
This term was used to try and motivate Americans to grow their own food, rather than purchasing canned goods.
Victory Gardens
Out of Wilson's 14 points, how many of them were actually accepted?
Double points: Name it/them
1
The League of Nations
How many teachers work at Cranford High School?
(If no one gets it exact, closest guess gets the point)
93
After the Spanish American war, Spain sold the United States this colony, that would eventually become an independent nation in 1946
The Philippines
The Arch Duke was assassinated by a nationalist from what country? Double points if you can give his name
Serbia
Double Points: Gavrillo Princip
Germany wanted to recruit this country to start a war with America to try and keep them from joining WWI, but was ultimately intercepted by Great Britain and given to the US.
Double Points: What is the name of that message
The Zimmerman Telegram
Why did America not join the League of Nations
Congress wanted to stay out of foreign affairs
They did not want to weaken their own military or give up colonies.
How many towns are in Union County NJ?
21
The belief held by some in the 19th century that certain nations and races were superior to others and therefore destined to rule over them.
Social Darwinsim
Which country was the main aggressor of WWI and was the first to attack. (After the assassination)
Germany
Why did Charles Schenck get in trouble with the US government during the war?
Schenck openly spoke up against the governments decision to go to war and limiting American's Freedom of Speech
Name 3 of the punishments on Germany after the treaty.
100% of the blame
Loss of land
Military was depleted
Lost colonies
Who has the most touchdowns in NFL history? (Non quarterback)
Jerry Rice- 208