Imperialism
Name a country that used Imperialism to expand
(at any point! who's taking over who?)
? any
An area where someone has control
Used to refer to nations that had a seaport where there were special trading privileges
What were the causes of the start of WW1 in Europe?
- Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- Serbs wanted nationalism from Austria-Hungary
- Alliances formed
Who were the Allied Powers?
England, France, Russia
What does it mean for a countries military to 'mobilize'?
to prepare or begin moving an army for a war or battle
How did Theodore Roosevelt gain control of the territory needed to build the Panama Canal?
- Panama wanted to break away from Columbia
- The US sent a warship to help Panama rebels safely build a canal in Panama
What kinds of new warfare tactics were used?
Trench Warfare
Artillery
What were the causes of Imperialism?
- Desire for new markets to sell goods in
- The US needed more naval bases to resupply and refuel ships
What is 'Nationalism'?
Pride in one's country
What is 'Imperialism'?
When a country controls other countries and territories, and tries to expand beyond their own borders
Wilson wanted to preserve world peace and prevent further war, without punishing Germany
What changes occurred in the US during WW1?
- Women worked in factories, replacing men
- Food was rationed to help feed soldiers (Wheatless Monday, Meatless Tuesday)
- Victory Gardens were grown for vegetables
What were the causes of the Spanish-American War?
- The USS Maine was sunk near Cuba
- Reporters used Yellow Journalism to blame Spain in newspapers
- Americans were angered by the papers and wanted war with Spain
An organization of nations that was created to prevent future wars
What was the 'Open Door Policy'?
A policy that said any nation can trade in China
What did Roosevelt mean when he said, "speak softly and carry a big stick"?
Words should be backed up with action. The 'big stick' represents the powerful US military
What were the effects of the Spanish-American War
- The US gained Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
- The US had the right to intervene in Cuba
- The US build a naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
- Created the US Empire
Why did the US enter World War 1?
- The Germans were sinking English ships (like the Lusitania)
- Unrestricted submarine warfare was dangerous and the US wanted it to stop
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
A peace plan for Europe that ended WW1
What is 'Militarism'?
A nation building up their armies and navies
What were the key ideas to Wilson's 14 points?
- Open diplomacy
- Freedom of the Seas
- Creation of the League of Nations
What was the effect of the sinking of the USS Maine?
The US blamed Spain because newspapers suggested that they were responsible for the sinking of the ship
Eventually, the US went to war with Spain because of this
How did the Treaty of Versailles punish Germany for starting World War 1?
- Germany had to accept full blame for starting WW1
- Germany had to pay reparations to the Allied forces
What is 'propaganda?'
Ideas and reports that support a cause or point of view
it's not always true
What is a liberty bond?
A piece of paper the government sold to citizens to support the allied alliance in WW1