Vocabulary
Define imperialism
What is the League of Nations?
An international organization where countries could talk things out for more peace
What is one reason that dictators rose to power in Europe after WWI?
1. depression, 2. rebuilding after the war, 3. resentment over the Treat of Versailles
When was WWI and when did the US enter?
1914 - 1918, US = 1917
How did the US end up with control of the Philippines
Was colony of Spain, US defeats Spain during Spanish-American War, US buys Philippines
Define: interwar period
The time in between WWI and WWII (1918 - 1939)
President Wilson
What are some examples of isolationism during the inter-war period (Hint! Think about your timeline)
What sparked WWI to start?
What were 3 motivations for the US to become an imperial power?
Navy fueling stations, compete against other countries, resources/raw materials, "civilize" backward people
Define: Isolationsim
Needed 2/3 vote of the Senate
What is 1 example of interventionism during the inter-war period? (Hint! Think of your timeline)
Ex: Lend-Lease Act, Cash + Carry, etc.
How did the US react to WWI initially?
Pacifist, not involved, not our problem
What were the US's imperialist actions in Cuba?
Went to war with Spain b/c Spain was mistreating the Cubans, but then after did not give Cubans full independence...instead had the Platt Amendment which gave us some control/influence
Allies: Britain, France, US, Italy...Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, etc.
In the end, what happened with the League of Nations?
It was formed, but the US did not join
What eventually drew the US into WWII?
The Japanese attacked us at Pearl Harbor
What was President Wilson's reasons for entering WWI?
Submarines, Zimmerman telegram
What were the US's imperialist actions in Hawaii?
US planters go there for sugar, force the king to sign constitution, force the queen off the throne, take over with the help of the Marines, ask to be part of US, Pres. Cleveland says no but Pres. McKinley says yes
Define: Annex
To take over
Describe 1 argument for and 1 argument against the League
For: Peace, needs the US, our future, the Senate were being stubborn...Anti: would get the US involved in other countries, wasn't really going to bring peace, etc.
Who was more isolationist during the inter-war period, the Congress or President Roosevelt?
Congress!
Why did bankers in the US want to join WWI?
Because the Allies needed to win for them to get their $$ back from their loans
What were 1 argument for and 1 argument against taking over the Philippines?
Lots of responses possible