Imperialism
A policy by which a nation extends its influence over other nations by economic, political, or military means to create an empire
Imperialism
A style of newspaper reporting that used exaggeration to attract readers in order to sell newspapers
Yellow Journalism
Main Causes of World War I
They took in increased role in the workforce after millions of men left to serve in the military
Women and African Americans
American businessman in Hawaii wanted the United States to annex Hawaii because they didn't want to pay this
Tariffs
Explosion of this ship that sparked the U.S. to declare war on Spain
U.S.S. Maine
Event that set off the chain reaction that started WWI
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This idea was to reduce food waste and saving certain items so more could be sent to support the troops in Europe
Conservation
The last idea in Wilson's 14 Points that would establish a global organization to ensure peace and security through cooperation and collective action
League of Nations
Traditional American foreign policy prior to the Spanish-American War
Isolationism
Amendment at the start of the Spanish-American war that said the U.S. will help Cuba gain its independence
Teller Amendment
German strategy to sink Allied ships using U-boats
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Woodrow Wilson's ideas to address the causes of the war and to prevent another one
Wilson's 14 Points
Signed by over 60 nations, this document made the use of war as an instrument to resolving conflicts illegal
Kellogg-Briand Pact
A policy that warned European countries not to interfere in the Americas while the U.S. will not become involved in European politics
Monroe Doctrine
Group of volunteers consisted of Ivy League athletes, cowboys, and Native Americans led by Teddy Roosevelt who charged up and won the battle of San Juan Hill
Rough Riders
Secret message sent by Germany to Mexico to form an alliance and keep the U.S. out of the war
Zimmerman Note/Telegram
The 4 punishments enforced on Germany through the Treaty of Versailles
Blame, Reparations, Army, Territory
This man wanted the U.S. to be a world superpower and the way to do that was building a large and strong navy to control the seas
Alfred Thayer Mahan
Poem written by Rudyard Kipling telling Western countries that they have a duty to take control of and "help" other nations that are considered to be less advanced or "backward"
White Man's Burden
Amendment after the war that allowed the U.S. to intervene in Cuban affairs whenever they felt it was necessary and allowed the U.S. to set up military bases there
Platt Amendment
Freedom of the Seas. Allows ships of neutral countries to sail the seas untroubled
International Law
Acts that limited criticism of the government and worked to prevent anti-war activities. Limited 1st Amendment rights
Espionage and Sedition Acts
This country was controlled by the U.S. economically and militarily following the Spanish-American War
Philippines