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AP WW1
AP WW1 Unit 14
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is imperialism? | the building of empires by taking over either politicallyl or economically- foreign lands |
| Who was Alfred Thayer Mahan | He wrote "Influence of Sea Power upon History"- which said it twas the US destiny to become a world power- through its navy |
| What was the Great White Fleet? | TR's 16 battleships that he toured around to world to show off the US navy |
| Why did the US want to be imperialistic? | 1- cultural ("civilize" the "savage" people) 2- Economic (markets for new goods) 3- Poltical (Our destiny to be in power) 4- social (provide an outlet for the people we wanted to get rid of) |
| What 4 groups were in favor of imperialism? | 1- missionaries 2-politicians 3- naval strategists 4- the press |
| who was opposed to imperialism? | Anti-Imperliat League (those who thought imperialism went against liberty, self-government and the idea that all men were equal) |
| What did the Treaty of Paris (Sp-Am War) provide? | Cuba became independent, Guam, Puerto Rico and Phillippines (for $20 mill) came under control of US |
| Who had "Big Stick" Diplomacy? | Teddy Roosevelt |
| Who had "Dollar" Diplomacy? | William H. Taft |
| What is jingoism? | extreme patriotism for your country |
| WHy did the US care about what happened to Cuba in the SP-Am war? | US investements (sugar cane/tobacco) |
| What is "Yellow" Journalism? | sensationalizing (blowing out of proportion) headlines to sell more papers |
| What caused the US to declare war on Spain in the Spanish-American War? | Explosion of the USS MAINE in the Havannah Harbour |
| What was the Teller Amendment? | It said that the US had no intetion of taking political control of Cuba |
| What future President fought with his ROUGH RIDERS at the Battle of San Juan Hill? | Teddy Roosevelt |
| What caused the msot deaths in the SP-AM war? | Disease (heat-exhaustion and yellow fever) |
| What was the goal of US foreign policy after 1900? | Aggressive! We wanted to expand the American Influence and be IMPERIALISTIC |
| How long did the Spanish-American War last? | Less than 4 months in 1898. Very short. |
| What is a missionary? | a Christian trying to convert other people to Christianity. Their goal was the "civilize" their "little brown brothers" |
| "Speak softly and carry a big stick"? | Teddy Roosevelt |
| What is Dollar Diplomacy? | Wilson's idea that foreign policy of promotin stablility abroad by supporting trade |
| What was the Platt AmendmenT? | Used to control Cuba. Cuba had to permit US to intervene in its political affairs. |
| Even though Cuba was "independent" after the Spanish-American war, it still relied heavily on what country? | the United States |
| How did Roosevelt secure the construction of the Panama Canal? | He helped the Panamanians overthrow the Columbians |
| What was the Russo-Japan conflict? | Treaty signed between Russia and Japan under the supervision of Teddy Roosevelt, for which he won a Nobel Peace Prize. |
| In World War I, the United States sought to remain? | Neutral |
| Out of T. Roosevelt, William H. Taft and Woodrow Wilson, who was most likely to call for war? | T. Roosevelt |
| What is the Monroe Doctrine? | stated that further efforts by European nations to colonize land or interfere with states in North or South America would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring U.S. intervention |
| What is the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine? | Addition that says that only US would intervene in Latin American affairs- no Europeans. |
| How did the US finance most of WWI ? | Through the sale of War Bonds |
| What did the Food Administration do? | Encouraged people to not waste any food during WWI. Food was a weapon. |
| What did the Committee on Public Information do? | Created pamphlets, posters, ads and tried to raise PATRIOTISM (form of propaganda). |
| What did the Zimmerman Note say? | Mexico and Germany would work together. Germany would help Mexico get territories back. |
| In Wilson's 14 Points, How did he propose that territorial settlements be determined? | **look this one up** |
| Who was Marcus Garvey | Black Civil Rights leader who wanted to lead a "Back to Africa" movement |
| Who paid the highest taxes in WW1? | The wealthy- due tot he income tax |
| What is the OPen Door Policy? | Proposed under McKinley's administration that all nations would have EQUAL trading rights in China and "respect" its territory |
| What is conscription? | The DRAFT |
| Who led the American Army? | John Pershing |
| Did the US ever sign the League of Nations | Nope. |
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