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Unit 5: American Imperialism & WWI
Unit 5: American Imperialism & WWI
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Which best describes missionary view during American Imperialism?
Should be banned because of the way natives were treated.
Imperialism should be banned b/c it's against the word.
It's good b/c it gives the natives a chance to be converted.
It's good because it give the natives a chance to get a job.
2
“The Fourteen Points” of the early 20
th
century
warned Americans not to travel on European ships
provided secret aid to Britain before the US entered the war
were issued by President Wilson as a basis for lasting peace
was a declaration of US neutrality.
3
Which statement offers the best support FOR Theodore Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” diplomacy
He brought a lot of LA countries under US control
its main effect was an increase in revolution and conflict
Big Stickdiplomacy was very popular in the U.S. & elected 3x
TR earned the Nobel P P in 1906 for his leadership in L.A.
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What is "Big Stick Diplomacy?"
utilizing diplomacy to avoid war
using the US navy to show force to intimidate
using trade to enhance US econmics
using marines to invade California
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The Espionage Act (1917) and Sedition Act (1918) were both
unsuccessful attempts to stop criticism against the war
declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court
limits of freedom of speech and freedom of the press
vetoed by President Theodore Roosevelt.
6
The Open Door Policy, proposed by the United States in 1899, called for open trade with
Philippines
Cuba
Russia
China
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Which of these BEST describes the events leading up to the United State’ involvement in WWI
American wanted to stay neutral until Americans were killed
The govt took part in military operations in Eur.before1917.
The govt tried to gain support for the war from the start
American citizens wanted to join the war in 1914.
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Which of these BEST describes the events leading up to the United State’ involvement in WWI
American wanted to join war 1914.
military operations in Europe before 1917
American wanted to stay neutral until Americans were killed.
The govt tried to gain support for the war from the start
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What is imperialism?
belief in staying out of foreign affairs
belief in building up military power
belief in acquiring foreign territories
belief in opposing expansion
10
How did the results of the Spanish American War affect the expansion of the United States
The war gave the US territories in the South Pacific
The war ended U.S. expansion b/c of the cost of war
The war led to increased U.S. expansion into South America
The war allowed the US to acquire the Texas territory
11
“Yellow Journalism” during the late 19
th
century was marked by
sensational headlines and questionable facts
decrease in readership
over-reliance on facts and evidence
a decline of the popularity of radio
12
Social Darwinists believed the strong to survive and the weak to
die out
work harder
survive
go to charities
13
What is the Panama Canal?
canal built by Americans after being purchased by new Panama
the Philippine islands
Russia
the guam island
14
The MOST important result of the Spanish American War was that it
spread democracy to Latin America
created the Monroe Doctrine and spread U.S. influence
set up a colonial empire for the U.S. and set the U.S empire
secured a safe source of raw materials for US industry
15
The United States Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles mainly because the treaty
included the covenant of the League of Nations
required the payment of German reparations
returned Alsace-Lorraine to France
placed the blame for the war entirely on Germany
16
Which of the BEST represents the “Big Stick” in Theodore Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” diplomacy?
U.S. Navy
U.S. Army
Monroe Doctrine
Square Deal
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Which statement offers the best argument AGAINST Theodore Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” diplomacy
use of military threats angered European nations & led toWWI
Main affect caused more revolutions & conflict
TR used military power in his pursuit of our foreign policy
Success in control of Latin American & Panama Canal
18
Which of these provisions of the Treaty of Versailles was the most crucial to PresidentWilson?”
forcing Germany & the CP to give up their overseas colonies
freedom of the seas to neutral nations.
burdeningGermany with heavy cost to help pay for war damages
the establishment of the League of Nations
19
Which of these was a factor in the United States’ entry in World War I
the signing of a peace agreement
the death of the heir to the Italian throne
the sinking of the Lusitania
the halt of the German army
20
What is yellow journalism?
the cowardice headlines
sensational headlines and questionable facts
the color you turn when you read journals
over reliance on facts
21
The United States declaration of war on Spain in 1898 is an example of
the unanimous opinion of businessmen in favor of war
presidential action in the face of congressional opposition
the influence of the press on popular opinion
the American people overwhelmingly opposing military action
22
What is social Darwinism?
belief that the rich should pay for everybody else
belief that the poor should receive money from govt
belief in giving back to the community
belief in only strong will survive and rest will die off
23
According to Woodrow Wilson, the purpose of the League of Nations was
to help promote prohibition in other countries
to remove threat of future wars
to help the US gain more territories
to prevent nuclear proliferation
24
What is propaganda?
celebrity homes
tool used in bias about a political cause to gain support
tool used to motivate people to avoid war
Kanye West
25
The term “dollar diplomacy” primarily referred to
helping LA govts raise the standard of living for its people
est. diplomatic recognition of the new govts throughout LA
the use of poli. and eco. power to advance econ. interests
making new trade agreements with countries in Latin America.
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What is the MOST accurate Social-Darwinist defense for U.S. Imperialism
new markets to sell their goods and expand their businesses
The US need to test its military strength
superior nations felt obliged to govern lessadvanced nations
US needs competition w/other nations to prove superiority
