U.S. Foreign Policy and World War I

Flashcards covering key concepts related to U.S. foreign policy, World War I, and related historical events.

What was President Theodore Roosevelt's Big Stick Policy?

Roosevelt's foreign policy that prioritized peaceful negotiations while carrying an unspoken threat of military force.

What was the main purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary?

To reinforce the Monroe Doctrine by warning European countries against colonization of Latin America.

What major construction project was facilitated by the Big Stick Policy?

The Panama Canal.

What were some challenges faced while building the Panama Canal?

Warm tropical climate, lack of workers, unstable terrain, and disease-carrying mosquitoes.

What was the Open Door Policy regarding trade with China?

It stated that no single country could have a monopoly on trade with China, securing American commerce there.

What sparked the outbreak of World War I in 1914?

The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

What were the main causes of World War I?

Militarism, alliance systems, imperialism, and nationalism.

What were the effects of using machine guns in World War I?

Revolutionized warfare resulting in massive casualties and the adoption of trench warfare.

What did trench warfare entail?

Digging extensive networks of trenches for protection, resulting in a stalemate with neither side gaining an advantage.

What factors led to the United States joining World War I?

Sinking of the Lusitania, unrestricted submarine warfare, the Zimmermann Telegram, and the attack on Belgium.