US History - U.S. Imperialism & WWI

Why did the US expand overseas in the late 1800s?

New markets, raw materials, military bases, and world power

What role did missionaries and businesses play in Hawaii?

Missionaries spread Christianity, businesses grew sugar plantations

How did the US acquire Alaska?

Bought it from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million

Why was Alaska important?

Natural resources and strategic location

What was the Open Door Policy?

Equal trading opportunities for all countries in China

How did the US respond to the Boxer Rebellion?

Sent troops with other nations to stop the rebellion

What was yellow journalism?

Exaggerated news to influence public opinion

How did Hearst and Pulitzer influence the Spanish-American War?

Sensationalized stories increased support for war

Who was Theodore Roosevelt before becoming president?

Rough Rider and Spanish-American War hero

How did Roosevelt's experiences shape his foreign policy?

Used diplomacy backed by military strength

What did the Treaty of Paris of 1898 establish?

Spain ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, and gave up Cuba

What did the Foraker Act do?

Established a civilian government in Puerto Rico

What did the Jones Act of 1917 do?

Granted US citizenship to Puerto Ricans

What was the Platt Amendment?

Allowed US intervention in Cuba and limited Cuban independence

What was the Roosevelt Corollary?

US could intervene in Latin America

What did speak softly and carry a big stick mean?

Use diplomacy backed by military power

What was the Panama Canal?

Canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

How did the US gain land for the Panama Canal?

Supported Panama's independence from Colombia and gained the Canal Zone

How did US businessmen acquire Hawaii?

Overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and pushed for annexation

Who was overthrown in Hawaii?

Queen Liliuokalani

Why was the sinking of the USS Maine significant?

Increased anti-Spanish feelings and helped trigger war

Who was George Dewey?

Admiral who defeated Spain at Manila Bay in the Philippines

Who was John J Pershing?

General who led the expedition to capture Pancho Villa in Mexico

What drew the US into World War I?

German unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram

What laws limited free speech during WWI?

Espionage Act and Sedition Act

What agency controlled wartime production?

War Industries Board

How did the US mobilize its economy for WWI?

Increased production, sold war bonds, raised taxes, directed resources

How did women contribute during WWI?

Worked in factories and served as nurses

What was the Great Migration?

African Americans moved from the South to Northern cities for jobs and safety

How did the Great Migration affect African Americans?

Larger Black communities and more jobs, but racial tensions continued

How did the Spanish-American War change the US role in world affairs?

US became an overseas imperial power and gained territories

How did Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson expand US influence?

Roosevelt used Big Stick Diplomacy, Taft used Dollar Diplomacy, Wilson used Moral Diplomacy

How did the US control the economy and limit dissent during WWI?

War Industries Board directed production, Espionage and Sedition Acts restricted speech, propaganda encouraged support for war

What social changes occurred in the US because of WWI?

Women entered more jobs, the Great Migration grew, racial tensions increased

How did the Spanish-American War change the US role in world affairs?

The US gained overseas territories and became a major imperial power

How did Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson each use foreign policy to expand US influence?

Roosevelt used Big Stick Diplomacy, Taft used Dollar Diplomacy, Wilson used Moral Diplomacy

How did the US government control the economy and limit dissent during WWI?

The government directed production, restricted antiwar speech, and used propaganda

What social changes occurred in the US because of WWI?

More women worked, African Americans migrated north, racial tensions increased