Causes of American Imperialism
American Imperialism: Alaska
WW1: Main Events
WW1: Impacts
Treaty of Versailles and Fourteen Point Plan
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What time period did imperialism start?

The 19th century1

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When did Russia purchase Alaska?

1819

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Who remained neutral during WW1?

Norway, Sweden, Denmark, The Netherlands, Spain, Mexico

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Which country was most impacted in WW1?

Austria-Hungary

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Who proposed the Fourteen-point plan?

President Woodrow Wilison 

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What were the motivations for America Imperialism?

Cultural, Political, Economic and Militarism 

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What caused Russia to sell Alaska to the U.S?

Due to their main source of income (Fur-Trading) running low

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What caused the U.S to go to war with Germany?

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

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What opportunities resulted after men went to go fight in the war? 

Women were able to get in the work force

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What caused the Treaty of Versailles to be made?

They wanted Germany to take the blame due to how Germany effected the world powers.

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Explain how Manifest Destiny played a factor in the U. S's imperialism?

It encouraged the U.S to expand further west.

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Explain Why William H. Seward wanted to buy Alaska?

He believed it would be profitable 

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Describe how Austria-Hungary Assassination led to the start of WW1?

Austria-Hungary invaded Sebria and also declared war on them

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Describe the treatment of African Americans after WW1 ended?

They were treated even worse than ever and racism only increased.

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Describe the main points of the Fourteen-point Plan?

He wanted to protect democracy and also give countries self-determination. He also wanted to prevent future wars and mostly, establish a League of Nations.

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What was the difference between European Imperialism and American Imperialism? 

The U.S wasn't that advanced into Imperialism yet

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How did Seward view the purchase of Alaska Verus other people?

Seward saw the purchase of Alaska as a great investment while others thought it was a bad investment.

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What was the differences between American Trenches and European Trenches?

American Trenches were much more rugged and ruined due to them believing the war wouldn't last long however European's trenches were much nicer and even had electricity.

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How could Women and African Americans relate when it came to the work-field?

They were both treated horribly in the work force, and both were starved from pay.

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Why did both of Treaty of Versailles and Fourteen Point-Plan fail?

Many believed that joining an organization would sacrifice sovereignty, so they didn't sign the treaty while with Treaty of Versailles due to the Allies not knowing how to handle Germany.

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What was the biggest argument that Americans used to justify Imperialism?

Spreading Democracy to other lesser nations

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How did the purchase of Alaska impact Russia?

This made Russia stop expanding North while the U.S rose a step in power.

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Describe America's main goal to achieve in WW1?

Bring reform and democracy to the world

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What was the impact of WW1 on the view of women?

They came to recognize women's contributions, and they ended up granted them the 19th amendment.

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How could the Treaty of Versailles be fairer towards Germany? 

By Reducing Reparations and Removing the War-Guilt Clause.