Vocabulary Quiz 1 Study Guide ( History )

George Washington’s Farewell Address

written by 1st president George Washington upon his leaving from office where he gave three major pieces of advice to Americans: avoid political parties, expand west, and no foreign entanglements 

Foreign Policy

-America’s interactions and policies with other countries, ex: trade, war

Domestic Policy

America’s decisions and policies that impact America only; ex: health care, education 

Spanish-American War

War between US and Spain fought in Philippines and Cuba, see foreign policy note catcher for more details about causes/impact

Panama Canal

trade route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans at the isthmus of Panama, making the US a world power, see foreign policy notecatcher for more details about causes/impact 

Annexation of Hawaii

1898 - US expanded into Hawaii to gain access to Asian markets and more raw materials, see foreign policy notecatcher for more details 

Militarism

the army and military forces are given importance, power, and money by the government 

Alliances

An agreement between 2 or more countries to give each other help if it is attacked

Triple Alliance

The alliance of Italy, Austria-Hungary, Germany during World War I 

Triple Entente

The alliance of Britain, France, and Russia during World War I, eventually the US joined this side of World War I

Nationalism

Believing that the rights and protection of one’s own country are more important than those of any person, state, group, or other countries or communities

Neutrality

the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict & disagreement

Freedom of the seas

the idea that neutral countries, like the United States, should be able to trade with any nation without interference from warring countries

Unrestricted submarine warfare

when submarines attacked ships without warning, including civilian ships, which made the United States join the war because it endangered American lives and violated international laws

Zimmerman Telegram

a secret message sent by Germany to Mexico, proposing a military alliance against the United States

Great Migration

mass movement of African Americans from the South to the North to escape racism and find jobs in northern cities 

Rationing

when the government limited the amount of certain goods people could buy to make sure there was enough for everyone, especially soldiers fighting in the war

War Bonds

loans to the government that would be repaid with interest after the war

Imperialism

policy of extending authority over foreign countries by acquisition or influence/ when a country takes over new lands or countries and makes them subject to their rule