WW1 main causes
Who did WW1 effect?
Germany, Russia, and Austria Hungary.
What restrictions were placed on Society?
The Espionage Act and the Sedition Act.
What was the main goal of Wilsons 14 points?
The main goal was "a world fit and safe to live in". Wilson's 14 points wanted overall peace.
How did America Imperialism affect Alaska?
Russia was in debt from the war and needed money. William H. Seward bought Alaska for 7.2 million. We soon found resources in Alaska.
Who started the Spanish American War?
The United States.
What or who caused WW1?
The assassination of "Archduke Franz Ferdinand" of Austria-Hungary.
Who did these restrictions affect?
American Citizens
What was the main goal of Treaty of Versailles?
The Treaty of Versailles main goal was to establish a league of nations, create new nations.
How did we gain the Canal from Panama?
We bought rights to the canal. We began to work on it in 1904.
What caused the Spanish American War?
The explosion of the USS Maine
Explain why America got involved in WW1.
4 problems occurred. Problems with Mexico, Wilson's re-election, Unrestricted Submarine Warfare, and The Russian Revolution all led America into war.
Explain these restrictions.
The Espionage Act prohibited spying and interfering with drafts. The Sedition Act prohibited speaking badly of the government.
Was Wilson's 14 point plan approved?
The plan was partially approved.
Explain how we gained Hawaii.
We gained Hawaii by sending U.S ships to invade. We stole the land from King Kalakaua. We needed Hawaii for resources such as sugar.
What did we gain from the Spanish American War?
We gained control of Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.
How did America and Germany's relationship change?
America began to dislike Germany because of the Sinking of Lusitania, and the Zimmerman note.
How did these restrictions make the government feel vs. the people.
The restrictions made the government feel powerful. Although they made the people feels as if their freedom of speech was violated.
Was the Treaty of Versailles approved? Explain why.
Yes, the Treaty of Versailles was approved. The Treaty of Versailles stopped the war with Germany.
How did the American's invading effect the native Hawaiians?
American's invading caused the native Hawaiians to get diseases. Americans stole their homes.
What was the Teller Amendment?
The Teller Amendment allowed the United States the right to use military and naval forces to help Cuba gain its independence.
How did the impact of American citizens affect German immigrants in America?
American citizens were angry at the Germans for sinking the Lusitania. Anti-German violence occurred.
What was the impact?
These laws jailed people who went against patriotism. Later the Sedition Act was out-lawed.
How did the Treaty of Versailles stop the war with Germany?
The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany's military to disarm.
What was the impact of the Canal?
The impact of the Canal allowed U.S ships to travel through the water in Panama's territory. Allowing faster travel.
What was Japan's reaction to American ships arriving?
Japan was in fear. They had a weak military since they had not been industrialized yet.