Events That Drove America To War
MAIN Causes of WWI
American Imperialism (Panama, Hawaii, and Alaska)
ToV and Wilson's 14 Points
Causes of American Imperialism
100

How long did the US fight in the war?

18 months.

100

What were the two alliances in the War?

Central Power and Allied Powers

100

What country did the US buy Alaska from?

Russia.

100

What was the main goal of the Fourteen Point Plan and The Treaty of Versailles?

To establish peace and end the war

100

What is Imperialism?

A bigger/stronger country taking over a smaller/weaker country.

200

What is excessive pride in one's country called?

Nationalism

200

What does the 'M' stand for in MAIN?

Militarism

200

Who were the first Americans to come to Hawaii?

Missionaries 

200

What League was created because of the 14 Points/ToV?

The League of Nations.

200

What are two states the US got from imperialism?

Hawaii and Alaska

300

What date did the German government announced that the waters around Great Britain would be a war zone?

February 4th, 1915.

300

What is a example of Imperialism in the WW1? (Germany)

Germany taking over other nations during the war.

300

America has control over which country's canal?

Panama

300

When was the Fourteen Point Plan passed? (By France and Italy)

The Fourteen Point Plan was passed by France and Italy on November 1st, 1918.

300

What is a economical reason for imperialism?

Trade, finances, business, ect;

400

Who led the cavalry force called the, 'Golden Ones'?

"Pancho" Villa

400

What main countries were on the Central Powers side?

Germany, Ottoman Empire, and Austria Hungary.

400

Why did the US want to annex Hawaii? (Sugar Industry)

The sugar industry was crashing and America thought the only way to save the economy was to annex Hawaii.

400

What land did Germany have to give back to France after the war?

Alsace-Lorraine

400

What amendment made Cuba an American protectorate?(until repealed)

Platt Amendment

500

Which event do you think could have lead the US to war by itself?

Problems with Mexico, Willison's re-election, Unrestricted submarine warfare, or The Russian revolution. (opinion based)

500

What was the impact of the Zimmermann Telegram?

America became enraged that Britain was promising to give their (America's) land to Mexico if Mexico kept fighting them. It was a big step towards the United States joining the war.

500

What is the difference between Dollar Diplomacy and Moral Diplomacy?

Dollar diplomacy is the use of a country's financial power to influence other nations. Moral diplomacy is support only given to countries whose beliefs are alike. (Along those lines)

500

What are some main points to Wilson's Fourteen Points?

Free trade, lasting peace, self determination, democracies, ect;

500

What were the motivating factors for American imperialism?

Belief in cultural superiority, expansion on new world markets, and naval (along those lines)