Age of Imperialism
The turn of the century (1900) led America to go from an isolationist policy to an _______________ policy
Imperialist
McKinley's Open Door Policy referred to foreign policy with which country?
China
Sinking of the USS Maine
Name the four M.A.I.N long term causes of WW1
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism
After the war, Woodrow Wilson created this peace plan
14 points
This major event led to the United States gaining territory in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia
Spanish American War
Dollar Diplomacy was aimed at investing American dollars into Latin America to stabilize the region. Which president held this foreign policy?
Taft
A type of journalism used during the war that sensationalized events
Example: destruction of the ship Maine was the work of an enemy!!!"
Yellow Journalism
How did the sinking of the Lusitania and discovery of the Zimmerman telegraph change US public opinion about WW1
The US shifted from wanting to remain neutral to wanting to enter the war
Why did many African Americans migrate north following the end of WW1?
There were more job opportunities in the north
An independent country that was forcibly annexed as the US's 50th state
Hawaii
Briefly describe Moral Diplomacy
Woodrow Wilson believed the US had a right to intervene to maintain/install Democratic governments around the world.
"Keep the world safe for Democracy"
After the Spanish American war, new territories were acquired. Which war happened directly after in response to the Philippines becoming a US territory
Filipino-American War
Name TWO ways Americans on the home front supported the war effort
- rationing, war bonds, victory gardens, knitting/creating materials, propaganda
Organization created after World War One aimed at stopping worldwide conflicts before war emerges
League of Nations
This amendment allowed for the US to become a protectorate over Cuba and open the infamous Guantanamo Bay
Platt Amendment
As part of Teddy Roosevelts "Big Stick" Policy - he promised WHAT action if necessary
Military involvement - speak softly and carry a big stick
New territories in the Pacific were gained as a result of this war. WHY were these important for the US to control?
- place military bases on
- buffer between USA and Asian countries such as China, Japan, Russia
This Act was used to increase the number of troops needed to mobilize for WW1
Selective Service Act 1917
Summarize the primary reasons that the US does NOT join the League of nations
wants to return to isolationism and believed that joining the League of Nations would permanently keep them in open-ended conflicts in Europe.
What was the primary difference between US Land Acquisitions before and after 1870
Prior to 1870 new land acquisitions were within the US borders/N. America (louisiana purchase, gadsden purchase, mexican cession)
After 1870 - new land acquisitions were outside of our borders in the pacific, Caribbean, or SE Asia
Which territories were gained as a result of the Spanish American war?
- Puerto Rico, Guam and the Phillipines
Nickname for Spanish American War used by Americans
"A Splendid Little War"
The espionage act of 1917 and the sedition act of 1918 were aimed at doing what during a time of war:
limit individual liberties/freedoms to avoid people speaking out against the government or war
During the election of 1920 - Warren Harding ran under which slogan?
"Return to Normalcy"