American Imperialism
Presidential Diplomacies
WWI: Battlefront
WWI: Homefront
RANDOM!
100
After the end of the Spanish-American War, this country was granted independence.
What is CUBA
100
The name we give to Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy that dealt with European intervention in the affairs of Latin American nations.
What is BIG STICK DIPLOMACY
100
Before the war began, Britain, Russia, and France formed this alliance.
What is the TRIPLE ENTENTE
100
African American troops were ____________ and rarely allowed to fight with white troops.
What is SEGREGATED
100
If you suffer from arachnophobia, you are afraid of this animal.
What are SPIDERS
200
This was the name of the cavalry Theodore Roosevelt commanded during the Spanish-American War
Who are THE ROUGH RIDERS
200
President Wilson justified the US entrance into WWI by saying they needed to "make the world safe for ___________"
What is DEMOCRACY
200
During WWI this military alliance was made of, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire.
What are the CENTRAL POWERS
200
This geographic feature most influenced the ability of the United States to protect its mainland from attack during World War I
What is THE ATLANTIC OCEAN
200
How many sides does a heptagon have?
SEVEN
300
The headlines in the newspaper above are examples of this.
What is YELLOW JOURNALISM
300
In 1917, the US made the decision to go to war because of this electronic transmission where Germany had offered an incentive to Mexico to declare war on the United States.
What is THE ZIMMERMAN TELEGRAM
300
This type of warfare made it difficult for either side to gain an advantage, with troops having to go "over the top" and into "no man's land", exposing themselves to enemy fire.
What is TRENCH WARFARE
300
During World War I, the contribution of women led to Wilson's support for the passage of which amendment?
What is the 19TH AMENDMENT (Women's Suffrage)
300
Spongebob Squarepants and Sandy Cheeks did their best to wrangle this beast, described as "big, scary, and pink!"
What is the ALASKAN BULL WORM
400
The United States navy could move more quickly between oceans after construction of this was completed.
What is the PANAMA CANAL
400
Wilson's 14th point focused on creating a ____________________ to settle all future international problems by diplomacy rather than by war
What is the LEAGUE OF NATIONS
400
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This man was the leader of Germany who abdicated his throne, which signaled the end of the war.
Who was KAISER WILHELM II
400
In this Supreme Court case, the Court ruled that in wartime, speech that presents a “clear and present danger” is not protected, illustrating the continuing conflict between free speech and governmental authority.
What is SCHENCK v. UNITED STATES
400
This planet has four large moons that are known as the Galilean moons
What is JUPITER
500
What imperialist Admiral wrote a book urging Americans to increase the size of the navy so it could compete with European militaries?
Who is ALFRED THAYER MAHAN
500
This addition to the Monroe Doctrine gave the United States "international police powers"
What is THE ROOSEVELT COROLLARY
500
The American Expeditionary Force was led by this General as an independent American military
Who was JOHN PERSHING
500
From 1915 to 1930, more than 1 million African Americans left the southern United States for manufacturing jobs in the North. What was it called?
What was THE GREAT MIGRATION
500
In soccer, hockey, and many other sports, this is known as scoring three unanswered points in a row.
What is A HAT TRICK