American Influence Grows
Spanish-American War
U.S. Emerges
WWI
Key Terms
100

This term refers to dominating other countries through militarized means

What is imperialism

100

Why did America sympathize with Cuba's fought for Independence?

They saw themselves in their fight. (Britain). 

100

This term refers to the attack on foreign powers in China by Chinese natives.  

What is the Boxers Rebellion

100

These are the words associated with the MAIN acronym, or causes of WWI? 

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

100

This term refers to imperialist countries taking resources from colonized countries and bringing them back to help their native country. 

What are Extractive Economies. 

200

The U.S. was mocked for the purchase of this territory that later became a state, in 1867. 

What is Alaska

200

This term refers to a style of writing using exaggerated headlines and sensational headlines. 

What is the Yellow Press

200

Making a deal to desegregate White and Japanese children in schools in exchange for less Japanese immigration refers to...

The Gentleman's Agreement

200

This term refers to information designed to shape opinion, often characterized by emotion or exaggeration. 

What is Propaganda. 

200

This term is essentially Next-Level Nationalism. Believing you should prove your country's superiority by using military force. 

What is Jingoism. 

300

How does did Social
Darwinism apply to imperialism during this time? 

The "Fittest Cultures" were destines to rule over inferior cultures. 

300

These were the causes of the Spanish-American War. (Name One)

Cuban Independence, Mass Media, U.S.S. Maine Explosion. 

300

The Panama Canal was created thanks to this President's Philosophy of Big Stick Diplomacy.  

Who is Teddy Roosevelt

300

This event kicked off a chain reaction, sparking the start of WWI. 

What s the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

300

These are outside powers who dominate and control parts of a region. 

What are Spheres of Influence. 

400

This president ultimately achieved the annexation of Hawaii. 

Who is William McKinley

400

During the war, the Teller Amendment stated what, in regards to Cuba. 

After American victory, Cuba would not be Annexed. 

400

The Foraker Act says what, in regards to Puerto Rico? 

Puerto Rico's Governor would be handpicked by the U.S. as well as over half of their Legislature. 

400

_______was king during WWI, resulting largely in an initial stalemate. 

What is Defense. 

400

This was the passenger ship sunk by German U-Boats, showing America that the Central Powers needed to be stopped. 

What is the Lusitania. 

500

What change did American citizens get approved in Hawaii's constitution? What problem arose when the King died? 

Voters = Wealthy Landowners, Queen Liliuokalani takes power and abolishes constitution giving power to white planters. 

500

The Battle of San Juan Hill was won, largely because of Teddy Roosevelt and his________

Rough Riders

500

What phrase is associated with each of the following? Big Stick Diplomacy, Dollar Diplomacy, Moral Diplomacy? 

Military, Money, Human Rights. 

500

This ultimately convinced America to declare war on Germany. 

What is the Zimmerman Note. 

500

This term refers to the dangerous, unoccupied area between enemy lines.

What is No Man's Land