WWIreview1

**PERIOD 1**
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=**American Imperialism**= --A foreign policy in which one country exerts its power or control over the political and/or economic life of other areas around the world
 * What is imperialism?**

--Competition with Europe --Eurpoean Nations were colonizing Africa and China --The US didnt want to fall behind Europe --Economic interests --The US could prosper --new colonies are good places for markets for farmers --so much production - new markets are needed --If commerce spreads so will freedom -- "The Flag of Liberty" --Military Interests (Sea Power --people argued that military should be present overseas --a nation that controlled the seas, controlled history --commercial outlets and fueling stations were needed for being a naval power (Hawaii) --"The oceans will be guarded by the guns of the republic" --Belief in Cultural Superiority or Social Darwinism --Americans believed they were better than other societies in government, race, and religion. -- "The White Man's Burden" by Alfred T. Mahan. --Social Darwinism - survival of the fittest -- it's natural so don't stop it
 * What were the main causes of American imperialism the late 1800s?**

--Yellow Journalism --William Randolph and Joseph Pulitzer would embellish stories in their newspapers to sell more. --The De Lome letter --A Cuban Agent stole a letter that insulted Mckiley, and i'm sure hurt his feelings, calling him a "Weak Man" --appeared in all newspapers --USS Maine --The USS Maine was sent to the largest port in Cuba, Havana Harbor, to protect American Interest --The Maine exploded with 3 possible answers why; The Spanish blew it up, The Cubans blew it up, or it was an accident --"Remember the Maine; To Hell with Spain" became a popular slogan
 * What were the causes and effects of the Spanish American War?**
 * __The Cause__**

--Over 5000 deaths --cost of $250 Million --The US acquires; Puerto Rico, The Philippines, Guam, and Wake Island --Cuban is independent --The US gains a Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay --Nationalism Increases --fought between 2 oceans --anti-imperialism --The Spanish American War wasn't for conquest --imperialism was expensive --We should be paying more attention to problems at home (progressives) --colonies will be hard to hold and to govern --undemocratic - the colonies are governed by the US but have no representation in Congress
 * __The Impact__**
 * Why did people begin to oppose imperialism after the war?**


 * In general, what happened in each of the following situations:**


 * Hawaii - populated mostly by Christian Missionaries who were Sugar Planters. They rebelled aginst Queen Liliuokalani. The US likes Hawaii because of it's naval base at Pearl Harbor. It was annexed in 1898
 * **The Philippines**- There were battles fought in the Philipines during the Soanish American War. The Phillipines wanted independance badly and thought that they deserved it, because of their aiding the US in the war. The US didnt grant them independence.
 * **Panama**- Panama wanted to overthrow Columbia, and the US helped them do so. The US bought a strip of land that they would build the very important Panama Canal on.
 * **China and the Open Door Policy**- The US wanted to have open trade with China, and other European nations were being stubborn about it. The US made the Open door Policy which would lead to everybody being able to openly trade with China. This bed to the rebellion.
 * **The Roosevelt Corollary**- The US would be the "policemen" of Latin America, and don't forget your big stick
 * **Dollar Diplomacy-** trading dollars for bullets
 * **Moral Diplomacy**- The US would get involved in foreign affairs when they dealt with moral principles
 * **Pancho Villa**- basically the US couldn't catch him...poor Army

=The Origins of WWI=
 * What were the 4 MAIN long term causes of World War I?**
 * M** ilitarism - The belief that a nation needs a large military force
 * A** lliances - When 2 or more nations join forces
 * I** mperialism - expanding one's empire
 * N** ationalism - having strong feelings of pride, loyalty, and protectiveness toward one's nation

--The ArchDuke of Austria-Hungary, Franz Ferdinand, was assasinated by a Serbian assasin.
 * What was the short term cause (6/28/14), and how did it lead to global war?**

--The Allies --The Central Powers --The US supported the Allies because they felt a connection to Great Britian and they had economic ties with them.
 * What were the two sides of the conflict?**
 * At the start, who did the US tend to support, and why?**

=America enters WWI= --They felt that the war was too far away to concern them.
 * Why did the U.S. and Wilson stay neutral at the beginning of the war?**


 * What events and ideas led the United States into the war?**
 * **American sympathy for the Allies**
 * **unrestricted submarine warfare**
 * **the //Lusitania//**
 * **the //Sussex//**
 * **the Zimmerman Telegram**


 * Why did Wilson eventually ask Congress to join the Allies in Europe?**


 * What did he say in his war message?**

=The Home Front=
 * How did the U.S. government mobilize America in the areas of labor, finance, production, and public support?**


 * How did the strength of the U.S. government grow during the war?**


 * How were civil liberties limited during the war?**


 * What role did women play in the war effort?**


 * How did the war affect African Americans?**


 * Why did some American oppose involvement into the war?**

=America in WWI=
 * What was the AEF?**


 * Why were trenches built in the Western Front?**


 * What was modern about World War I?**


 * What impact did the U.S. have "Over There"?**

=Peace at Versailles=
 * What was/were Wilson's Fourteen Points?**


 * What were the goals for the "Big Four" in the peace process?**


 * What were the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles?**


 * Why did many Americans oppose the Treaty of Versailles?**


 * Why was the Treaty of Versailles and eventual failure?**


 * What is the legacy of World War I?**