Causes for American Imperialism
What is the main point of Imperialism?
Extension of a nation's power or ideas over other lands.
Why did America help Puerto Rico?
Puerto was under the US protectorate.
Destruction of USS Maine
What pled America to oppose unrestricted submarine warfare?
Destruction of the Lusitania
Why did Woodrow Wilson make a fourteen point plan?
To sustain National Peace, and prevent war.
What were America's Economic reasons for Imperialism?
New customers and new places to invest/new and more abundant recourses.
Spanish-American War
Secret message from Germany to Mexico.
Zimmerman Telegram
How were Wilson's points different from the Treaty of Versailles.
America's Political reasons for Imperialism.
Spreading their political values and idea of Democracy.
Who did the US ships bring when arriving to Hawaii?
Traders and Missionaries.
German Submarine sunk what boat carrying weapons, killing 128 Americans?
USS Maine
From the Treaty of Versailles, how Much money was Germany ORIGINALLY forced to pay to the Allied Nations?
Germany was forced to pay 260 billion.
Racial/Cultural reasons for Imperialism.
Feelings of cultural superiority. Especially towards nations that are not as industrialized as us.
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Germany's military?
Banned their Air Force and limited their Army's capabilities.
What were the strategic/Naval reasons for Imperialism?
Created a stronger navy to defend shore and trade interests.
Why did the European nations not agree with Wilson's 14 points?
Wilson's points overlooked Germany's actions and were going un-punished.