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1. What prompted the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain?
british intereference with US maritime stuff resulted in what war?
british interfered with US trade, british violated US maritime rights, british stole american soldiers into british navy
*** impressing US soldiers and ships to help in their war with Spain
War of 1812
6. Why did the battles of the Spanish-American War begin in the Philippines instead of Cuba?
what was spain's largest colony?
philippines was spain's largest colony
The U.S. strategically aimed to cripple Spain's Pacific fleet before it could threaten the U.S. West Coast
11. What prompted the Boxer Rebellion in 1900?
name of chinese rebell
The rebellion was prompted by the Chinese resentment against increasing foreign, political, economic, and religious influence.
16. What was the 369th Regiment during World War I?
369th regiment was entirely what race?
African American infantry regiment
21. Why were many members of the Socialist Party against World War I?
They thought normal workers were being forced to fight and die while rich people benefited. They also believed the war was caused by greed, not for a good reason.
2. What provoked the war between the United States and Mexico in the mid-1800s?
US (expanded into ) annexed Texas
7. What was outlined in the Treaty of Paris following the Spanish-American War?
after spanish-american war ended, what was the treaty?
-US would claim Guam and Puerto Rico as US territory, and would also purchase the Philippines for $20 million, while Cuba gained nominal independence as a US protectorate.- Hansol
-Treaty of Paris
12. How did President Wilson respond to the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915?
what was sunk by germany!
u boat- Lucitania
demanding an end to unrestricted submarine warfare and holding them accountable
17. Describe trench warfare in World War I.
New long range weapons made what warfare posible?
no mans land space
trench warfare
22. What is a conscientious objector?
name of opposer of war because of religious moral reasons
conscientious objector
A conscientious Objector is someone who refuses to participate in war due to moral objections (can be religious and ethical as well). They were traditionally Quakers.
3. In 1809, President James Madison asked Congress for a declaration of war. Why did the senators and representatives vote for war?
Expand borders and defend free trade, protect sailors
-believed in defending american honor
-protecting national interests
-stop british naval attacks
-secure US independence/ strengthen nation
8. Why did the United States support Panama's rebellion against Colombia?
what country did US support
- US wanted to build the panama canal
-panama!
13. In the Zimmermann note, what did Germany promise Mexico in return for its support during World War I?
what was the name of the note that germany gave/sent to mexico
promised Mexico financial support to help conquer land in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, in return for Mexico to be their ally against the Americans.
Zimmermann note
18. Examine the numbers of lives lost due to WW1.
The number of lives lost due to WW1 was around 15 to 22 million people. There were around 10 million military personnel dead and around 10 million civilians dead.
23. What was the fate of Germany's colonies at the end of World War I?
This nation's colonies were given away
This nation's colonies were given away
Germany
4. Describe the role played by mass media outlets in the late 1800s.
what kind of journalism did mass media outlets use in 1800s
-yellow journalism
-muckracking
9. Describe President Woodrow Wilson’s approach to foreign policy.
Prez. wilson foreign policy prompted ideals of democracy/ democratic
14. Why were many Americans initially pleased by President Wilson’s policy of neutrality?.
after world war 1 started, what was US like
US was neutral! people were happy abt it because they wanted to be safe and stuff
19. What were some of the social movements that many Americans rallied in favor of in the early 20th century?
Some social movements Americans rallied for included the Progressive Movement, Women’s Suffrage Movement, the Labor Movement, and the Civil Rights Movement. Jenna
24. Describe the immediate effect of the Treaty of Versailles on Europe?
map was redrawn, new nations made, LON promoted peace
5. What initiated Cuba’s rebellion against Spanish rule?
Cuba wanted a DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
10. What were some of the obstacles to the building of the Panama Canal?.
The building of the Panama Canal faced enormous challenges from tropical diseases like malaria and yellow fever that killed thousands of workers, as well as difficult terrain, including mountains. This project also struggled with financial difficulties and political complications that delayed the building process.
15. How did the U.S. government build the large fighting force it would need to enter World War I?
in order for US to make fighting force, what ages were the people?
national draft
21-30
20. How did the government raise most of the funds for World War I?
war bonds
The US government raised most of the funds for World War I by significantly increasing taxes, essentially relying on American citizens. Additionally, the US government sold Liberty Bonds and War Bonds, which are types of war bonds.
25. According to President Wilson, how would the League of Nations maintain peace?
According to President Wilson, what organizations would help world
According to President Wilson, the League of Nations would maintain peace through collective security. As well as guarantees of territorial integrity and political independence for all member state
League of nations