Causes of American Imperialism
What ideology cause the US's outward expansion.
Manifest Destiny.
Who was assassinated to begin the events of WW1.
Franz Ferdinand
Who wrote the 14 points.
Woodrow Wilson
Who was the admiral that opened Japan's trading ports to the public.
Matthew Perry.
What countries revolution occurred causing the USA to join WW1.
Russia.
What was the effect of a lack of new markets.
US imperialism.
What was the effect of secret alliances pre WW1.
Allied countries dragged into a large scale, 2 sided war.
What was the effect of the reparations placed on Germany from the Treaty of Versailles.
Rise of Hitler and WW2.
What was the effect of Matthew Perrys trip to Japan.
Opened Japanese ports, led to their industrialization, and led to their eventual involvement in WW2.
What was the effect of Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare.
Sinking of the RMS Lusitania and the eventual involvement of the USA in WW1.
Explain why America wanted to annex Hawaii.
America valued the strategical importance of Pearl Harbor and valued the economic power of the sugar trade in Hawaii.
Explain how militarism led to the cause of WW1.
As countries expanded their military, tensions rose leading to WW1.
Explain how the harsh punishments on Germany effected the country.
It led their country to go through heavy economic turmoil, and lead to the resentment of the allied powers.
Explain why American felt a need to trade with China.
For economic and militaristic expansion.
Explain how American propaganda influence the USA into joining WW1.
American propaganda rallied economic, public, and labor support leading to USA joining WW1.
Why did America decide to purchase Alaska.
Russia d Aue to economic troubles offered it at a very low price. Along with this Alaska was also valued for its resources and vast fur trade.
Why did imperialism lead the beginning of WW1.
Expansion of European colonies and imperialism lead to tensions rising within Europe and across colonies.
Why did European countries not agree with Wilson's 14 points?
European views conflicted with Wilson's 14 points because European's wanted the central powers to be punished while Wilson's 14 points did not.
Why did Japan decide to open their ports to Americans.
Because of Admiral Matthew Parries journey to Japan and his militaristic intervention.
Connect the two topics of Germany and Mexico in connect to WW1.
What are the arguments for American imperialism during the time.
The arguments for imperialism all centered around Economic, cultural, and strategic reasons. Along with this it was reasoned that it was American's duty to provide and guide third world countries.
What is the impact of nationalism on Europe?
Countries were in constant competition over who was superior causing numerous conflicts between European adversaries.
Wilson's 14 points influenced the creation of the League of Nations within the Treaty of Versailles.
What was the impact of the open door policy on China?
It opened Chinese trade to all countries equally.
What was the impact of the Bolshevik revolution?
Lead to America wanting to secure democracy over European countries.