Imperialism
WWI
Impacts
Vocab
100

The concept of having unrestricted trade in China was supported by this 

Open Door Policy

100

A failed attempt to keep the US "busy" by having Mexico start war with the United States; suggested by Germany

Zimmerman Telegram

100

The red summer took place during this year

1919

100

The period of movement of African Americans to cities in the North and West is called

Great Migration

200

"Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick" President

Teddy Roosevelt

200

The sinking of this boat almost pulls the US into WWI

Lusitania

200

Women's Suffrage is affirmed through this amendment

19th Amendment

200

Period of fear based on the threat of communism spreading to the US

Red Scare

300

What are the 3 reasons or justifications for Imperialism

expanded markets (economic)

Military power/safety

Cultural superiority

300

First proposed by President Wilson, this was meant to prevent war and instead support diplomacy

League of Nations

300

This supreme court case affirmed that in the case of national emergency (such as war) the civil rights of citizens can be limited

Schneck v. US

300

This document originally created in 1803 is used to support American Imperialism in the late 1800s... and now!

Monroe Doctrine

400

this style of news is propagandist and helps influence the American population to support war with Spain

Yellow Journalism

400

List the M.A.I.N causes of WWI; 100 points per correct answer

Militarism

Alliances

Imperialism

Nationalism

400

the 18th amendment is prohiition; what does it ban?

the Creation and SALE of alcohol 

400

The process of adding a territory or region to an existing country

Annexation 

500

During American Imperialism we gain territories/protectorates; list the locations that come under US control; 100 points per (500 possible)

Hawaii

Alaska

Cuba

Philippines

Guam

Puerto Rico

Panama Canal Region

500

Write a claim: Explain why WWI is so deadly compared to previous wars.

answers vary; points subjective

500

African Americans have a renewed sense of vigor following WWI. What was the name of the highly decorated regiment of WWI

Harlem Hellfighters

500

this form of foreign policy was practiced by the US until their entrance into WWI

Isolationism