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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is imperialism? | When a strong country takes control of weaker ones for power, land, and resources. |
| Why did the U.S. use imperialism? | : For economic gain, military bases, national pride, spreading culture, and Social Darwinism. |
| What is Social Darwinism? | The belief that stronger countries have the right to dominate weaker ones. |
| What is Yellow Journalism? | Exaggerated news stories to stir emotions; helped push the U.S. into war with Spain. |
| What ended the Spanish-American War? | Treaty of Paris (1898) – U.S. gained Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. |
| Causes of the Spanish-American War? | Cuban independence, yellow journalism, U.S.S. Maine explosion, economic interests. |
| What was the Open Door Policy? | U.S. idea that all countries should trade equally with China. |
| Why did the U.S. want Hawaii? | Naval base (Pearl Harbor), sugar trade, more territory, step toward Asia. |
| Impact of annexing Hawaii on natives? | Loss of monarchy, land, and cultural control; many opposed it. |
| Why did some Americans oppose annexing the Philippines? | It went against U.S. values, could lead to conflict, and involved racism. |
| Why was the Panama Canal important? | Faster ocean travel, boosted trade, strengthened U.S. naval power. |
| What was the Roosevelt Corollary? | U.S. could intervene in Latin America to keep Europe out. |
| What does "MAIN" stand for in WWI causes? | Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism. |
| How did Militarism and Alliances lead to WWI? | Big armies & promises to defend allies pulled many into war. |
| Whose assassination started WWI? | Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary. |
| Why was the U.S. neutral at first in WWI? | Wanted peace, was divided, and avoided foreign wars. |
| What made the U.S. join WWI? | Unrestricted sub warfare & the Zimmermann Telegram. |
| What was the Selective Service Act? | A 1917 draft law for men 21–30 to join the army. |
| What is Propaganda? | Info used to influence opinions—used to support the war effort. |
| What is Trench Warfare? | Fighting from muddy, dangerous trenches; life was miserable. |
| How were African American soldiers treated in WWI? | Served bravely but faced segregation and discrimination. |
| What was Wilson’s goal with the Fourteen Points? | Peace without punishment and a League of Nations. |
| Why didn’t others agree with the Fourteen Points? | They wanted to punish Germany and keep colonies. |
| What was the League of Nations? | Peace group after WWI. The U.S. didn’t join—feared more wars. |
| Effects of the Treaty of Versailles? | Ended WWI, punished Germany harshly—led to WWII. |
| What was the Red Scare? | Fear of communism after WWI—led to arrests and mistrust. |
| How did WWI affect U.S. society? | Boosted economy short-term, led to strikes, racism, and global power. |
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