WW1 : Events that drove the USA to join the war
Causes of American Imperialism
Treaty of Versailles and Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points
American Imperialism - Panama, Hawaii and Alaska
WW1: On the Homefront - Restrictions on society
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Which country declared war first?
Austria-Hungary declared war first.
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What is Imperialism?
Imperialism is when a country takes control of another country or area to gain power, resources, or land.
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What was the overall objective of Wilson's 14 Point Plan?
To create a new world peace and prevent future wars.
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True or False: America bought Hawaii
FALSE. America stole Hawaii from Queen Liliuokalani.
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Why didn't America sign the Treaty of Versailles?
America didn't sign the Treaty of Versailles because they didn't want to join the League of Nations. America also believed in Isolationism.
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What was the Zimmerman Telegram?
A secret message from Germany to Mexico asking for help against the U.S in exchange for land. When the U.S found out, it pushed America closer to war.
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What did we gain from Cuba?
The U.S took control of Cuba after the Spanish American War and built a base at Guantanamo Bay. It also gained power over Cuba's resources and government.
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Did the Treaty of Versailles get approved?
Yes, it was signed June 28, 1919. Although it was signed, the Senate did not approve of it.
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What was the main crop produced in Hawaii that was high in demand?
Sugar Cane.
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List the jobs women filled during WW1.
- Farmers
- Fixed Cars
- Delivered Mail
- Ran elevators
- Wrote traffic tickets
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Who was Woodrow Wilson?
The 28th President of The U.S. He was best known for leading the U.S through WW1 and advocated for the League of Nations. The submarine attacks motivated Wilson into leading the U.S into the war.
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How did America gain control over Guam?
U.S forces captured the island from Spain and it was later given to the U.S through the Treaty of Paris.
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Why was Treaty of Versailles so harsh on the Germans?
We thought the Germans were spies and that they weren't loyal to the US.
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How did America gain control over Alaska?
America bought Alaska for $7.2 million. We did NOT gain Alaska through war.
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Describe how were women treated differently than men
Women weren't paid as much as men's wages. They also still couldn't vote.
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Why did the U.S join WW1?
- Zimmerman Note
- Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
- Russia Communist
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Compare the objectives of Wilson's 14 points to Treaty of Versailles.
Wilson's 14 points:
- Wanted easier and more open trade
- Fewer violence, war, and gun use
- Open Diplomacy (Build trust between nations)
- Self Determination
- Creation of League of Nations
Treaty of Versailles:
- Punish Germany
- Smaller Military
- Creation of League of Nations
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Compare on how German Immigrants were treated to all Americans in the war
Germans:
- Dropped German from classes in schools
- German books were taken away from libraries
- Anyone who spoke on the phone in German were arrested
- Speaking German was banned
All Americans:
- Govt passed the Espionage Act which restricted freedom of speech. People could be fined or jailed for speaking bad about the war or bad on the govt.
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How is this event connected to World War 1?
The Lusitania Ship was a passenger boat was sunk by a German Submarine which caused 128 Americans to die. Germany said there were weapons on board which there were.
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Name 3 countries that America has gained in the war.
Guam, Puerto Rico, The Philippines
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What was the main impact of The Treaty of Versailles?
- The creation of the League Of Nations
- Germany gets in debt.
- Required that the new German government give up all of its overseas properties and about 10% of its pre-war European territory.
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How might the outcome be different if we never built the Panama Canal?
Without the Panama Canal, trade would take longer and cost more. The U.S Navy would move slower between oceans.