Imperialism & Expansion
What is Imperialism?
When a stronger nation extends its power over weaker nations.
What event sparked the Spanish-American War?
The explosion of the U.S.S. Maine.
Who was the U.S. president during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson.
What was Wilson’s plan for postwar peace called?
The Fourteen Points.
What was the main economic reason for U.S. expansion?
To find new markets and raw materials for industrial goods.
What was “yellow journalism”?
Exaggerated news stories designed to sell papers and influence public opinion.
What policy did the U.S. follow at the beginning of the war?
Neutrality.
What organization was created to help maintain world peace?
The League of Nations.
What idea claimed it was America’s duty to “civilize” and “Christianize” other nations?
The White Man’s Burden.
DAILY DOUBLE: What was the famous battle that made Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders heroes?
Battle of San Juan Hill.
What intercepted message proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico?
The Zimmermann Telegram.
What country was forced to accept full blame for WWI?
Germany
Which Pacific island was annexed in 1898 for its sugar trade and naval base?
Hawaii
What territories did the U.S. gain from Spain after the war?
The Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
What German military tactic targeted American ships and angered the U.S.?
Unrestricted submarine warfare.
Why did the U.S. Senate refuse to ratify the Treaty of Versailles?
Fear of being drawn into future foreign wars.
What book did Alfred T. Mahan write that promoted naval expansion?
The Influence of Sea Power upon History.
What 1898 treaty officially ended the Spanish-American War?
The Treaty of Paris.
DAILY DOUBLE: What was Wilson’s justification for entering the war?
To “make the world safe for democracy.”
What was the main difference between Wilson’s Fourteen Points and the Treaty of Versailles?
Wilson promoted peace and fairness; the Treaty punished Germany harshly.