Causes of American
Imperialism
Imperialism
Spanish American War: Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines
WWI events that drove the
USA to join the war
USA to join the war
World War 1: On the Homefront Restrictions on society
Treaty of Versailles and Woodrow Wilson’s 14 Points
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What was the policy that would open trade in all of China to all nations?
The "Open Door" policy.
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What country's independence did we help fight for which was a cause of the Spanish American war?
Cuba.
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Who was the person who asked Congress to declare war on Germany?
President Woodrow Wilson.
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With many men serving in the military, ________ increasingly took on traditionally male roles in the workforce.
Women.
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What treaty was put in place in order to make Germany take responsibility for the war?
The Treaty of Versailles.
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Name 2 islands/territories we received as a result of the Spanish American war.
Guam/Puerto Rico/Philippines (name 2)
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All of the events that outraged citizens, caused the US to shift away from remaining...
Neutral.
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What were the two food restrictions on society during WWI to help ration food for the soldiers?
"Meatless Mondays" and "Wheatless Wednesdays".
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What do these pictures show?
The land Germany lost after WWI due to the Treaty of Versailles.
300
Explain what happened with the sinking of the USS Maine.
The Maine was destroyed by a submerged mine, although it was never really clear who was at fault.
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Explain what happened to the economy of the US after the Spanish American war.
It experienced a boost due to increased access to new markets in the acquired territories like Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
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Explain what happened with the interception of the Zimmerman telegram.
A coded message was sent to Mexico by a German Secretary offering United States territory to Mexico in return for joining the German cause. The British intercepted and decoded the telegram, then released it to the U.S., causing public outrage.
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Describe the job of a four-minute man.
They were a group of volunteers who gave short speeches during World War I to support the American war effort.
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Why was the Treaty of Versailles accepted instead of Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points?
France and Britain wanted to weaken Germany significantly to prevent future aggression, which meant imposing heavy reparations and territorial losses, contradicting Wilson's idea of a fair peace.
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What is the difference between dollar diplomacy and moral diplomacy?
Dollar diplomacy focuses on economic power and moral diplomacy focuses on political and ethical considerations.
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Why did the Platt Amendment get signed?
To protect US interests in Cuba and maintain control of the island's economy, politics, and security
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Why did the US decide to join the Allied Powers?
They wanted to fight against the Central Powers, mostly Germany, to protect their interests and values.
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Compare and contrast the Espionage and Sedition Acts.
The Espionage Act primarily focused on the act of conveying classified information that could harm the military effort, while the Sedition Act criminalized speech that criticized the government or war effort.
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Compare and contrast the goals of Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points vs the Treaty of Versailles.
The 14 points focused on creating a lasting peace and advocating for a League of Nations, while the Treaty of Versailles sought to punish Germany.
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How could economic competition have influenced American imperialism?
The U.S. became the world's leading industrial power, and Americans worried that new markets within the U.S. were drying up. Farmers and factories produced more than the U.S. could consume, and needed new markets to sell their surplus.
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What was the impact of yellow journalism on the Spanish American War.
It was used to significantly influence public opinion by sensationalizing stories, exaggerating or fabricating details, which ultimately fueled public outrage and pushed the United States towards war with Spain.
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How might the decision for unrestricted warfare by Germany have affected the war?
It brought America into the war and outraged a lot of people; many countries blamed Germany for WWI.
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What are the arguments for restriction of speech during WWI?
Anti-war speech could discourage men from enlisting, information could be used by enemy forces, widespread dissent could create social unrest, criticisms of war policies could potentially disrupt the production of essential war materials, etc.
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What is the impact of the Treaty of Versailles "winning" over the Fourteen Points?
The perceived unfairness of the Treaty of Versailles contributed to the rise of extremist political parties in Germany and failed to achieve lasting peace. Because of this it was considered a major factor in the outbreak of World War II.