American Imperialism-China and Japan
When was the Open Door Policy established?
1899
Who killed Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip
What was one point of Wilsons 14 points?
Open diplomacy
What year was the Spanish American War during?
1898
What year did Alaska and Hawaii become states?
1959
What was the cause and effect of American Imperialism in Japan?
America needed the ports in Japan for trade and used their navy to force them to open.
Which 2 created tensions between countries and helped lead to WWI?
A. Failed Diplomacy
B. Alliances
C. Liberalism
D. Assassinations
B and D
What was the cause and effect of The Treaty of Versailles?
The cause were the Allied powers wanting to ensure Germany paid for the damages caused during the war, and this resulted in a bad economy for Germany and helped lead to WWII.
What is this an image of?
The sinking of the USS Maine.
What was the cause and effect of Alaska being imperialized?
It was caused by America wanting to expand and purchasing Alaska from Russia, resulting in indigenous people being displaced.
What is Open Door Policy?
A policy stating countries with spheres of influence in China had to allow US in trading rights.
How did Imperialism play a part in causing WWI?
Imperialism increased rivalries between nations and led to global conflicts.
These are what Germany was required to pay the Allies as a part of the Treaty of Versailles.
What are Reparations?
This gave America power over Guam, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.
The Treaty of Paris
How was Panama imperialized by the US?
The US building the Panama Canal.
How is China compared to Japan during American Imperialism?
Japan responded to America, but China resisted America's influence.
Why did Nationalism help cause WWI?
Nationalism created a sense of competition between nations, fueling the fire towards war.
Why did the US not go through with Wilson's 14 Points?
The US Senate and other countries opposed it.
What 2 battles took place during the Spanish American War?
Th Battle of Guantanamo Bay and The Battle of Manila Bay
Why did the US annex Hawaii?
The location of the islands was valuable for naval bases and Americans wanted to get rid of the McKinley Tariff.
What is the impact of Matthew Perry in Japan?
His trips to Japan began trade between Japan and the US and started building the navy.
How could have Militarism helped cause World War 1?
Militarism created tension between countries, helping lead to the war.
What are the arguments for signing Wilson's 14 points?
Peace in Germany might have lasted longer because the 14 points focus on peace between nations rather than punishing Germany.
What is the impact of the Spanish American War?
America's victory secured the position of the US as an Imperial power.
The Panama Canal is still useful today as a place for easy transportation, security checks, and shipping.