Imperialism & WWI

Question 1

Policy where a country grows its power and wealth by taking over other countries, or controlling their economies.

Answer 1

Imperialism

Question 2

1) U.S. support of Cuba’s independence.
2) To protect U.S. business interests in Cuba.
3) Yellow Journalism.
4) Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine

Answer 2

Spanish American War Causes

Question 3

Policy that says the US will intervene in any conflicts between European and Latin American countries to protect U.S. interests and preserve stability.

Answer 3

Roosevelt Corollary

Question 4

Diplomatic policy of Teddy Roosevelt where the “big stick” symbolizes his power and readiness to use military force if necessary.

Answer 4

Big Stick Diplomacy

Question 5

Diplomatic policy of Taft where the US gave loans and money to promote stability abroad and boost business for Americans.

Answer 5

Dollar Diplomacy

Question 6

Diplomatic policy of Wilson that condemned imperialism by only supporting countries with the same democratic values.

Answer 6

Moral Diplomacy

Question 7

Foreign policy of Wilson that sought to keep America out of WWI by insisting all government actions remain neutral.

Answer 7

Neutrality

Question 8

1) Militarism - countries building up stronger militaries
2) Alliances - Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary vs. Britain, France, Russia
3) Imperialism - competing over taking over colonies
4) Nationalism - belief that one’s country is superior to others
5) Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Answer 8

WW1 Causes

Question 9

German unrestricted submarine warfare on British passenger ship, the Lusitania, killing 128 Americans.

Answer 9

WW1 US Entry

Question 10

A coded German note that asked Mexico to declare war on the United States in exchange for helping Mexico take back Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Answer 10

Zimmerman Note

Question 11

Military combat strategy where soldiers build deep trenches as a defense against the enemy

Answer 11

Trench Warfare

Question 12

Black American Soldiers in the 369th infantry from Harlem, NY who were admired for their actions in combat, won many French awards but still faced racism upon their return to the South.

Answer 12

Harlem Hellfighters

Question 13

Commander of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) during WWI

Answer 13

John J. Pershing

Question 14

Tennessee blacksmith drafted into WW1 . Led an attack that captured a total of 132 German soldiers; promoted to rank of sergeant and received the Medal of Honor.

Answer 14

Alvin C. York

Question 15

US Supreme Court case that said First Amendment (freedom of speech) protections could be restricted if the words spoken or printed represented to society a “clear and present danger.”

Answer 15

Schenck v. United States

Question 16

Wilson’s strategy to end WWI that set out the specific goals that he wanted to achieve through the war.

Answer 16

Wilson’s 14 Points