U.S. Imperialism
Name three territories the United States displayed imperialism with in the late 19th century...
Hawaii, Alaska, Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico, China
Which President believed in the, Big Stick Policy - "Speak softly but carry a big stick", which essentially told other nations that the U.S. would use force if they needed to.
Teddy Roosevelt
What was the name of the British passenger ship, that was carrying Americans as well, that was sunk by a German U-boat? (This event outraged the American public)
Lusitania
Woodrow Wilson's plan for after the war was called ________ and included these key points: 1. Self-determination – for all nations. 2. Fair boundary adjustment in Europe 3. Arms Reduction.
14 Points
This term refers to exaggerating news stories in order to appeal to specific emotions....
yellow journalism
What territory did the U.S. buy land from Russia for $7.2 million in 1867 (approx. 2 cents an acre) and became 49th state in 1959.
Alaska
What were the main points of William Taft's policy of Dollar Diplomacy ?
a. encouraged businesses to invest abroad. b. govt. guaranteed loans made to foreign countries by American businessmen. c. believed that strong economic control would advance America's authority and prosperity.
What telegram further motivated the U.S. to enter the war because of the proposed alliance between Mexico and Germany that it contained
Zimmerman Telegram or Zimmerman Note
___________ was the agreed upon plan for Europe after WW1 and was very harsh towards Germany requiring them to pay 33 million dollars in war reparations and significantly reduced their territory
Treaty of Versailles
_______________ refers to countries competing for colonies globally.
imperialism
What country was annexed by congress in 1898 and became the 50th state? (The U.S. was very attracted to it because of its sugar plants)
Hawaii
Which president supported the policy Moral Diplomacy – “missionary diplomacy”, and believed the U.S. had a moral responsibility to deny recognition to Latin American countries it viewed as oppressive or against U.S. interests.
Woodrow Wilson
What area in Europe became known as the "big powder keg"?
The Balkan Peninsula
What countries made up the Triple Entente or the Allies? (America joined this side)
Great Britain, France, and Russia?
This act required men to register for draft...
Selective Service Act
William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer used what type of journalism to raise support for a war with Spain?
Yellow
_________ Policy called for trading in China to be open and rights to be shared, which was reluctantly accepted.
Open Door
Which event occurred that was seen as the spark that made the "Powder Keg" explode?
The assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand and his wife, Sofie
Germany, Austria/Hungary, Italy were a part of the ______ _______ during WW1.
Triple Alliance or Central Powers
_________________ means pride and devotion to one’s country.
Nationalism
What were the two primary reasons why the United States sought to imperialize in the late 19th century?
Economic benefits and establishing itself as a world power
Describe what Spheres of Influence meant in the late 19th century...
areas of China were divided among European powers both politically and economically.
What was President Woodrow Wilson's initial position on the war? and when did America join the war officially?
America would remain neutral ; April 1917
How did the end of WW1 essentially set up the foundation for WW2 to begin?
very harsh on Germany, which caused resentment and Nationalism to occur with the people who were on the losing side of WW1. All of this caused them to look toward a leader who they thought could bring them out of this bad situation (Hitler)
The primary type of fighting that was used in WW1?
trench warfare