causes of american imperialism
world war 1 main causes
events that drove usa to join the war
positive impacts on people from ww1
ww1 restrictions to society
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What did Americans want that would fund the country further?
They wanted Money and a better economy.
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why did france and britain join ww1?
because of germanys invasion of belgium
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What country changed and posed a threat to democracy?
Communist russia
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What newfound abundance did african americans find when they moved north?
Jobs
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what language were you jailed for speaking in america during ww1?
German
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The belief that a nations unity should come before global cooperation
Nationalism
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what did germany do that aggrivated many countries?
They invaded belgium
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What type of warfare the Germans practiced that was threatening US ships and citizens?
Unrestricted submarine warfare
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What new wealth was given to the countries afflicted by germany during the war?
Reparations
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why did they feel necessary for civil restrictions in America during ww1?
They had a fear of disloyalty
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Why did Americans want small islands and other areas near larger countries?
Naval bases/military strength
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Why did russia join the war?
Because serbia was being invaded and it was threatening slavic people.
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What message was intercepted that rose suspicion and gave a cause for America to join the war?
The Zimmerman Note
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What new sort of alliance of nations was formed?
A League of Nations
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what acts further restricted rights of americans?
Sedition and Espionage acts.
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What pacts were formed that put countries in a relationship where they would help fight for the other if one got attacked?
Alliances
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What note was sent to Mexico by Germany with intent to invade America?
Zimmerman Note
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What boat did German submarines hit that killed 128 American citizens?
The Lustania
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what did many people need to earn money that there was now alot of?
Jobs
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what did Germany have to weaken post war because of the treaty of Versailles?
Their military
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What did america want that would help get their goods out to other countries easier?
They wanted to be able to have better and faster shipping/trade of items.
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Who was assassinated that was the final spark for the war to start?
Franz ferdinand.
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What did Americans fear of losing that caused the want to join the war?
Democracy
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What did the league of nations help push towards with its establishment?
Peace and Unity
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with the treaty of versailles and how much germany had to pay in reparations how were german people living after ww1?
They had poor living scenarios and not much money.