Causes of American Imperialism
True or False: The economic reasons for Imperialism are Trade, Money, and Business.
True
Where was the Spanish American War fought?
Cuba and the Philippines
True or False: Women got as much pay as men during the war.
False
True or False: Women served in the Red Cross during the war.
True
Who wrote the Fourteen Point Plan?
Woodrow Wilson
What values did the U.S want to spread for Political reasons?
Democratic Values
What was the effect of the assassination of Franz Ferdinand?
Austria-Hungary threatened to declare war.
What was the effect of African Americans moving into cities (North) ?
They had high rents, low pay, and segregated housing.
What was the effect of African Americans moving North?
They gained jobs.
What was the main effect/goal of the Fourteen Point Plan?
To create lasting peace between all the nations.
The U.S wanted new sources for factories.
What was the Teller Amendment?
The U.S was not allowed to annex Cuba.
Describe why Americans were denied freedom of speech and their civil liberties?
The U.S government feared Americans would be disloyal.
What jobs did African Americans have during the war?
Factory jobs, servants, and entrepreneurs.
Explain the Fourteen Point Plan
Establish a League of Nations, Freedom of Seas, Free trade, Reduction of Military, Self-Determination, and Open Diplomacy.
What is the difference between racial/cultural imperialism and political imperialism?
Racial/cultural imperialism involves morals and beliefs. Political imperialism involves military, and protection.
Why did the U.S go to war with Spain?
the sinking of the U.S boat the USS Maine.
What is the difference in experiences between women and African Americans during the war?
There was no violence towards women but there was for African Americans.
How did the war positively impact women?
They were able to join the work force while men were at war.
How are the Fourteen Point Plan and the Treaty of Versailles different?
The Treaty of Versailles mainly wanted to punish Germany but eth fourteen Point Plan wanted to make peace with them.
What is the impact of imperialism in the U.S?
They ultimately became a world power controlling multiple nations.
What questions id America gain form the Spanish American War?
Puerto Rico, Cuba, Philipines, & Guam
What is the impact of WW1 on German's?
They were jailed for speaking German, lost jobs, and there was violence towards Germans.
What would have happened if African Americans were never forced North?
Less money would be brought in from rent, and there would be a need for jobs
Why might Germany want revenge on the U.S after the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany was forced to reparations of 260 billion, they can't unite with Austria, and they can't have an air force.