Unit 7 U.S. Imperialism and World War 1

What were the reasons the United States wanted to become an imperialist power?

To spread Christianity, open new markets, get more natural resources, and establish new naval ports and refueling stations.

Who were famous for using yellow journalism to increase public sympathy for Cuban rebels in the 1890s?

William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer.

What events led to U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War?

Yellow journalism, imperialism, and the U.S.S. Maine.

What did the Open Door Policy lead to in China?

Equal commercial opportunities for all nations.

What was President Roosevelt's Corollary towards Latin America?

It allowed the U.S. to get involved in Latin American affairs.

Why did Secretary of State John Hay create the Open Door Policy?

To increase American trade in China.

What was the main reason the U.S. annexed Hawaii?

To have naval refueling stations.

What were Roosevelt's Big Stick Policy and Taft's Dollar Diplomacy aimed at?

Increasing American power in Latin America.

What is imperialism?

A country's attempt to gain control of areas outside its borders.

What territories did the U.S. gain from the Spanish-American War?

The Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

What did the Teller Amendment state?

The U.S. would leave control to the Cuban people.

What is yellow journalism?

Sensational stories and headlines that paid little attention to facts.

What was President Taft's foreign policy called?

Dollar Diplomacy.

What was Theodore Roosevelt's philosophy in conducting foreign policy?

Speak softly and carry a big stick.

Why was the Panama Canal built?

To reduce travel time between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

What did Alfred T. Mahan argue in his book?

Great empires are based on naval supremacy.

What did the Platt Amendment (1901) state?

The U.S. has the right to intervene in Cuba to maintain peace.

What was the basic goal of U.S. foreign policy from 1900 to 1915?

To promote United States influence in the Caribbean.

What was the main reason for the establishment of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823?

To warn Europe against further colonization in Latin America.

What arguments supported U.S. acquisition of overseas possessions in the late 1800s?

The need for raw materials and new markets.

What principle did the Roosevelt Corollary establish?

The U.S. needs to act as the 'policeman of the western hemisphere.'

How did yellow journalism influence U.S. entry into the Spanish-American War?

By creating American sympathies for war through sensational stories.

What was one reason for the shift from isolationism to imperialism in the U.S.?

To help the nation's growing economy by creating new markets.

What was the immediate cause of World War I?

The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.

What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act?

To draft men into the army in 1917.

What was Woodrow Wilson's campaign slogan during his re-election?

'He kept us Out of war.'

What did the Convoy system do during World War I?

Protected merchant ships from enemy attack.

What was the main objective of President Wilson's Fourteen Points?

To achieve a just and long-lasting peace.

What did the War Industries Board oversee?

Production in American factories.

What impact did working in wartime industries have on women?

It gained support for women's suffrage.

What was the role of George Creel during World War I?

He led the Committee on Public Information.

What did liberty bonds do during the war?

Helped finance the war.

What was the argument used in Schenck v. U.S.?

Constitutional rights are not absolute during times of war.

What doctrine was established in Schenck v. U.S.?

The 'Clear and present danger' doctrine.

What was the U.S. public opinion towards Germany before entering WWI?

Tended to be against Germany due to their acts of aggression.

What did the Treaty of Versailles require from Germany?

To pay reparations to the Allies.