USH - American Imperialism, Roaring Twenties, and WW1

What is imperialism?

Imperialism is when a country expands its power by gaining territories, economic control, or political influence over other regions.

Why did the United States become imperialist in the late 1800s?

The U.S. wanted new markets, raw materials, stronger military bases, national prestige, and opportunities to spread American culture and religion.

What event started the Spanish-American War?

The explosion of the battleship USS Maine in Havana Harbor increased tensions between the U.S. and Spain.

What were the results of the Spanish-American War?

The United States gained control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

Why did the Philippine-American War occur?

Filipinos fought the United States because they wanted independence instead of American control.

What was the Open Door Policy?

A policy that allowed equal trading rights for all nations in China.

What was the Roosevelt Corollary?

President Theodore Roosevelt stated that the United States could intervene in Latin American countries to maintain stability

Why was the Panama Canal important?

The Panama Canal allowed ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans much faster, improving trade and military movement.

What were the four main causes of World War I?

Militarism, Alliances, Assasination (of archduke ferdinand) Imperialism, and Nationalism (MAAIN).

Which countries were part of the Allied Powers?

France, United Kingdom, Russia, and later the United States.

Which countries were part of the Central Powers?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.

Why did the United States enter World War I in 1917?

Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare, the Zimmermann Telegram, and economic ties to the Allies.

What laws limited civil liberties during the war?

The Espionage Act (1917) and Sedition Act (1918) punished people who criticized the government or war.

What Supreme Court case allowed limits on free speech during wartime?

Schenck v. United States.

What treaty ended World War I?

The Treaty of Versailles.

What were Wilson’s Fourteen Points?

A plan for peace that included self-determination, free trade, and the creation of the League of Nations.

Why was the 1920s called the “Roaring Twenties”?

Because of economic growth, new cultural trends, and major social changes.

What was the Red Scare?

A period of fear that communism and radical political ideas would spread in the United States.

( for context , during this time , russians were fleeing russia bc of bolshevik revolution , russian flag is red so russian immigrants were considered “reds”

sedition act

• Passed 1918 during WWI

• Expansion of the Espionage Act

• Illegal to:

  • Criticize the U.S. government

  • Speak against the military or the war

  • Write or publish disloyal statements

• Focus: Speech or opinions against the government

Espionage Act of 1917

• Passed 1917 during WWI

• Goal: Protect the war effort

• Illegal to:

  • Interfere with the military

  • Obstruct the draft

  • Help enemy countries

• Focus: Actions that harm the war effort

What is the granger movement ?

The granger movement was the movement where farmers rights were protected.

The grangers movement also fought railroad monopolies , reduced high shipping rates and encouraged buying and selling .→ granger movement was a result of Americans taking advantage of the homestead act.

What were DuBois v. Washington Ideals

Dubois-→ Political and academic rights

Washington→ economic & industrial self help

What is the Monroe Doctrine?

declaring that the Western Hemisphere was closed to further European colonization and interference .It asserted that any attempt by European nations to interfere in the affairs of the Americas would be viewed as a hostile act, justifying U.S. intervention.