Imperialism, WW1, the 20s and the Great Depression. History Test.

What is Imperialism?

When a strong nation wants to dominate other countries

What led nations to colonize other nations & create colonies?

Access to raw materials, national pride, spread of culture and religion, power

What were the positive effects of imperialism?

Infrastructure development, introduction of education and healthcare

What were the negative effects of imperialism?

Exploiting of native populations, cultural loss, political oppression

Louisiana Purchase:

Doubled U.S. size, encouraged westward expansion. 1803

Acquisition of Florida:

Gained from Spain from the Adams-Onís Treaty. 1819

Mexican War:

U.S. gained Southwest territory. 1846-1848

Commodore Perry opening Japan:

Opened trade between U.S. and Japan

Purchase of Alaska:

Bought from Russia, called “Seward’s Folly” but later valued for resources. 1867

Annexation of Hawaii:

Overthrew Queen Liliuokalani; key strategic location in Pacific. 1898

Why was the Spanish-American War significant in American history?

The U.S. emerged as a world power, gaining the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

What role did Yellow Journalism play in the United States going to war with Spain?

Newspapers exaggerated events in Cuba, fueled public support for war

What was the Open Door Policy? What country did it apply to?

Policy to keep trade open in China and prevent European/Japanese monopolies

What was the Monroe Doctrine?

It warned Europe not to get involved with America.

What were the main causes of World War I?

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialims, Nationalism

What was the sinking of the Lusitania?

German U-boat sank British ship with Americans aboard

What was the Zimmerman Telegram?

Germany tried to ally with Mexico against the U.S.

What event was the “spark” that led World War 1?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

What countries were part of the Triple Alliance?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

What countries were part of the Triple Entente?

Britain, France, Russia

What was the object of propaganda during WW1?

To recruit soldiers, finance the war, unify the country, and demonize the enemy.

What tools were used for propaganda during WW1?

Emotional appeals, slogans, patriotic symbols.

What were the main points of the Treaty of Versailles?

Put the blame on Germany, the League of Nations formed, Germany loses land and has to pay reparations.

How did the Treaty of Versailles help lead to World War 2?

Germany felt humiliated, the economy crippled, fueled Hitler to rise up.

What was the Red Scare?

The fear of communism post-Russian Revolution. This led to stricter immigration laws.

What was Prohibition and what were its effects?

The 18th Amendment that banned alcohol, rise in crime, repealed by 21st Amendment.

Describe the Harlem Renaissance and some of its important people.

African American cultural revival. Langton Hughes, Duke Ellington, Zora Neale Hurston.

What was the 19th Amendment?

The Amendment that gave women the right to vote

What were the causes of the Great Depression?

Stock market crash of 1929, bank failures, overproduction, decline in international trade.

How did Herbert Hoover’s economic philosophy worsen the Depression?

He believed in minimal government intervention, which worsened the economic crisis.

What were the goals of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal?

Relief, Recovery, Reform

What is the FDIC?

Insured bank deposits

What is Social Security?

Pensions for elderly, support for unemployed

What came from Civilian Conservation Corps?

Jobs for young men in conservation

What came from Public Works Administration?

Funded large-scale public works

What came from Tennessee Valley Authority?

Brought electricity and jobs to rural South

What came from Works Progress Administration?

Employed millions in various public works

What is a Bonus Army?

WW1 veterans demanding early bonus

What is “Court packing”?

Trying to add more justices to the Supreme Court

What is a Dust Bowl

Severe drought and soil erosion in Great Plains

What are the Fourteen Points?

Wilson’s peace plan; included League of Nations

What is “Hooverville”?

Shantytowns for the homeless during the Great Depression

What is Isolationism?

Avoiding international affairs between other countries

What is the Mandate System?

League of Nations gave control of former colonies to victors of WW1

What is Missionary Diplomacy?

U.S. would only support democratic Latin American governments

Who was Queen Liliuokalani?

Last queen of Hawaii, overthrown during annexation

Who were Sacco and Vanzetti?

Italian immigrants; executed in a controversial trial during the Red Scare

What are The First Hundred Days?

The first hundred days of the U.S. President’s time in office

What are War Bonds?

Loans from citizens to finance war

What is Yellow Journalism?

Exaggerated/making of fake news

What are the Central Power countries?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire

What are the Allied Power countries?

Britain, France, Russia