Expansionism and WW1 review
what territories did the us acquire at the end of the Spanish American war as a result of treat of Paris
Puerto Rico, Guam , Philippines
How did government pay for war effort
Raised taxes and sold war bonds
What was the us position in WW1 in beginning
Remain neutral ( Woodrow Wilson president during time )
Who was Alvin York?
Soldier who received Congressional Medal of Honor in WW1 for capturing 132 German soldiers in battle of Argonne Forest
Define isolationism
Strict non involvement in the affairs of other countries
Why did the war end in a stalemate
Trench warfare cause by machine guns
What officially ended WW1
Versailles treaty
How did the government control economy during WW1
War industry board ; increases taxes and creates war bonds - railroad, food and fuel administration, and national war labor board
3 reasons for imperialism
- investment opportunities/ new markets - security / protectorates - naval bases / ports
What was Wilsons plan to end the war called
14 points
What year did US become a world power
1898
When was the Spanish American war
1898
Who were the American expeditionary forces
1st American soldiers in WW1 Leader : John J Pershing Their nickname : doughboys
What are the 2 sides in WW1
Allied powers : France , Germany , Italy , us Central powers : Germany, Austria-Hungary , Ottoman Empire
What was trench warfare
Digging into the earth for defensive fortifications
What were the environmental, geographical and engineering challenges involved in the building the canal
E- unsanitary conditions , disease from mosquitos G- cutting through jungle nd rocky terrain E.G.-building lock system
2 acts of cinfewss limited American citizens ability to speak out against war and criticize government
Espionage act and sedition act
Define Imperialism
Extending power by expanding into territories or controlling other nations
What does mobilization mean?
Getting ready for war - increase in military and supplies
What is foreign policy?
How one countries intetacts with another
2 reasons that us wanted to build Panama Canal
Increase mobility of military and make commerce more efficient
Boo that Alfred T Mahan wrote that emphasized that any world power must have a strong navy
Influence of sea power upon history
How did the yellow journalism change the way Americans viewed war with Spain
Influenced Americans to believe that the Spanish were cruel and hated US
What was open door policy
Keep China open to trade and us pushes for policy so that they could trade with China and other Asian nations & to compete with European trade in pacific
What did schenck vs US decide
Limited freedom of speech of demonstrated a " clear and present danger " to us
4 weapons used in WW1
Machine gun , tanks , grenades , flame throwers
What were the 4 causes of WW1
Militarism , alliances , imperialism , nationalism - spark to WW1- assassination of Austrian archduke Ferdinand by Serbian
What was the great migration
Movement of African Americans from south to north - they moved to take industrial jobs left open by white men going to war
What was the selective service act
Power of the government to draft men to military
Meaning of self-determination
Process by which a country determine its own statehood and forms its own allegiances and government
2 reasons why anti-imperialist were AGAINST taking colonies
Rulling others is immoral ; violates democratic ideals
Why did the US annex Hawaii
Sugar plantation and use pacific naval base
What type of diplomacy were associated with each president
Teddy Roosevelt- big stick : negotiations with influence of strong navy Wh Taft - dollar diplomacy : expansion of American businesses in underdeveloped countries Woodrow Wilson - moral diplomacy- spread democracy , remain neutral
What was Roosevelt corollary
The us would intervene in Latin America - Europe was to stay out
5 reasons US got involved in WW1
Ties to GB, sinking of Lusitania , Zimmerman telegram , unrestricted submarine war fare , Sussex pledge
What was the League of Nations
World organization created to help solve world problems - Wilsons idea - US didn't join because they didn't want to get involved in further European conflicts
What were three causes of Spanish American war
Yellow journalism, explosion of USS Maine , delome letter
What is diplomacy?
the art of negotiating