Spanish American War and WW1
Why was Alliances a cause of WW1?
(Between countries) caused a chain reaction of Nations becoming involved in WW1
When was WW1 fought?
1914-1918
When did the U.S. join WW1?
1917
How do you remember the Central Powers?
All Boys Go Outside
When was the Spanish American War fought?
April 1898 - August 1898
Why was Assassination a cause of WW1?
Archduke Franz Ferinand assassinated by Serbian nationalist then Austria Hungary (AH) declared war on Serbia, Germany vowed to help AH, Russia vows to defend Serbia and is allied to France
What was the spark that started WWI?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (The Powder Keg)
Who were the Central Powers in WWI?
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire
Who was the leader of Russia during WW1?
Czar Nicholas II
Why was Imperialism a cause of WW1?
Different countries competing for countries in Asia and Africa
How do you remember the effects of the Spanish American War?
EPIC
Where was the fighting in WW1?
Eastern Front and Western Front of the European Battlefield
What is Big Stick Diplomacy?
Encouraged Panama to revolt against Columbia and U.S. secure rightd to build Panama Canal
Who was on the Western Front and what were the conditions?
England, France, and eventually U.S. vs. Germany and the conditions were they were the bloodiest battles- Trench Warfare leads statements
Why was sugar a cause of the Spanish American War?
For protection of American buisness intrests in Cuba
Who was the leader of Austria-Hungary during WW1?
Franz Joseph
Who was the leader of England during WW1?
George V
Who was the leader of France during WW1?
Georges Clemenceau
Why was the Sinking of the Lusitania a reason for the U.S. involvement in WW1?
German U-Boats sink Lusitania: May 7th, 1915, killed 128 americans, Germans signed Sussex Pledge; Sunk by submarine/sinks in 15 min
Why was Inability to Remain Neutral a reason for the U.S. involvement in WW1?
German U-boats sink merchant ships/Lusitania, promised not to sink merchant vessels w/out warning or saving human lives: broken Feb. 1 917
How did the Treaty of Versallies treat Germany?
It was harsh on them
Who was the leader of Germany during WW1?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
What is the Big Four?
Leaders from U.S., Great Britian, France, and Italy
How do you remember the causes of WW1?
MANIA
Why was the Zimmerman Telegram a reason for the U.S. involvement in WW1?
Mexico became Germany ally: hoped to regain Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. Message intercepted by Great Britain: decoded and sent to Wilson in Feb. 1917
What were the causes of WW1?
Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, Assassination of Archduke Ferinand
When did the 'Great War' finally end?
November 11, 1918
What was built as a result of the Big Stick Diplomacy?
Panama Canal
What are Wilson's 14 points?
Peace plan. Key points: Self Determination: letting ethnic groups in Europe have a voice when it comes to redrawing map. Freedom of Seas. League of nations: peacekeeping organization established in 1920
Why was Nationalism a cause of WW1?
People strongly supported their nations, were willing to fight to prove who was the strongest
Why was Ties with Great Britian a reason for the U.S. involvment in WW1?
Political: Lang., Gov., Heritage and Economic: trade with Great Britain: 1914:800 mil, 1918: up to 2 billion
What were the EFFECTS of the Spanish American War?
Power for the U.S., Independance for Cuba, Control for American territories (Guam, Phillippines, Puerto Rico)
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
President of the US during WWI
Why was the USS Maine a cause of the Spanish American War?
Rising tensions as a result of the sinking of the USS Maine
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
Roosevelt Corollary and Big Stick Diplomacy
Who was on the Eastern Front and what were the conditions?
Russia vs. Germany and Austria (latter Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria join)
How do you remember the causes of the Spanish American War?
SUEY
Why was yellow journalism a cause of the Spanish American War?
Sensational journalism that exaggerates the news to attach readers
What was one major weakness of the Leauge of Nations?
Set up by Treaty of Vesallies, which was hated, so the Leauge was hated too
What were the causes of the Spanish American War?
Sugar, USS Maine, Empathy, Yellow Journalism
What were new weopons used in WW1?
Tanks, Flame throwers, airplanes, U-Boats, Poison gas, heavy artillery
Why was Empathy a cause of the Spanish American War?
The U.S. had empathy with the Cubans (american support of Cuban rebels to gain their independance from spain)
Which allied power did not sign the Treaty of Versallies?
The U.S. they returned to isolationsim
Who became president after McKinley was shot and killed?
Theodore Roosevelt
Who said, "Walk softly and carry a big stick"?
Theodore Roosevelt
Why was Militarism a cause of WW1?
To protect their colonies, countries built up armies and navies. Countries had large power available to them, nothing to do with it- recipe for war. (Nations were building large armies focus: new weapons)
What did the Treaty of Paris 1898 do?
U.S. becomes imperial power, Cuba freed from spanish rule, Spain gave up Puerto Rico and Guam, U.S. paid spain $20 million for Philippines, Treaty passed by 2 votes
Who were the Allied powers in WW1?
United States, Belgium, Great Britian, France, Serbia, Russia
What is the Treaty of Versallies?
Used some of Wilson's 14 points: Leauge of Nations formed. Harsh on Germany:blamed for war, must pay high reparations, surrender control of its colonies, now seen as probable cause of WWII.
How do you Remember the Allied Powers?
Usually Bad Guys Finish Second Right?
Who was an isolationist during the Spanish American War?
William Mckinley, Jr.
Who was the leader of the U.S. during WW1?
Wood
How do you remember the reasons for United States involvement in WW1?
ZITS
What were the reasons for United States involvement in WW1?
Zimmerman Note, Inabilty to remain netural, Ties to Great Britain, Sinking of Lusitania
What did the Roosevelt Corollary do?
gave the United States the right to exercise police power throughout the Americas