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Overseas Expansion: The U.S. Becomes a World Power
Define Imperialism:Policy of powerful countries seeking to control the economic and political affairs of weaker countries or regions.
Why did the United States want to expand overseas? 1. Need for raw materials and new markets2. Competition for power with European countries 3. Need to build up navy4. White Man's Burden
o Please match the following Vocabulary definitions:
_____ 1. Annex
_____ 2. Expansionism
_____ 3. Isolationism
_____ 4. Yellow Journalism
A.Extending a country’s national boundaries
B.Reporting of sensational stories and headlines.
C. Having little to do with the affairs of other nations. (Washington’s Farewell Address).
D.To add on.
D.A.C.
B.
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o Describe the United States’ acquisitions of Alaska and Hawaii:
Alaska Hawaii
Why? Alaska was closer to Asia and Pacific to expand their trade Natural resources
How? Russia sold Alaska to U.S. for $7.2 million
Why? American sugar planters controlled wealth in Hawaii by making $ on sugar industry
Queen supported Hawaiian independence. Didn't want U.S. involved in Hawaii
How?1. Marines came in to protect American sugar planters in Hawaii.
2. Queen gives up
3. Hawaii annexed (1898)
WHAT EVENT IS THIS NEWSPAPER HEADLINE ADDRESSING?
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June 11, 2019o Please answer the following questions.
1.) What was the immediate cause of the Spanish American War?
The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana, Cuba
2.) Why did the United States want to build a canal across Panama? (give 2 reasons)
A canal through Panama would benefit U.S. trade and military strength. - decrease shipping costs - Navy could move ships faster between Pacific and Atlantic.
“If we intend to say ‘Hands off’ to the powers of Europe, then sooner or later we must keep order ourselves.” - Theodore Roosevelt
3.) What was the Roosevelt Corollary and how does it relate to the Monroe Doctrine?U.S. had a right to intervene in Latin American affairs. U.S. uses "Big Stick Policy" “Speak softly and carry a big stick, you will go far.”
Roosevelt believed that in foreign affairs in the United States should be willing to use force to protect American interests.
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June 11, 2019o Please provide examples for each of the causes of World War I: MANIAC.
Term Definition Example
MilitarismBuilding up of strong armed forces
Germany built up its navy. Britain responded by adding more ships to its fleet. The race for naval dominance strained relations (created tensions)
between the two nations.
AlliancesAgreement between nations to protect each other
PREWWI ALLIANCES CREATED
Triple Alliance: Germany, AustriaHungary and ItalyTriple Entente: France, Russia and Britain
A war between ONE country becomes a war between MANY.
Nationalism Pride in ones nation
Different national groups sought to break free from Austria-Hungary. Russia encouraged the Serbians to do so.
Feelings of superiority cause tensions in nearby countries.
Imperialism Powerful countries take over weaker countries
European nations competed for trade and territory in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific which leads to more tension between competing nations.
AnarchyNo international peacekeeping organization
There was no organization such as the League of Nations or the United Nations to resolve international conflict diplomatically. Therefore nations went to war to solve problems.
Crisis Assassination
The Archduke of AustriaHungary, Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Serbian Nationalist Gavrilo Princip. Alliances respond, causing WWI
ALLIED POWERS: GREAT BRITAIN, FRANCE, ITALY, RUSSIA
CENTRAL POWERS: GERMANY, AUSTRIAHUNGARY, TURKEY
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June 11, 2019
The United States Enters World War I (1917)
Date- May 7, 1915
Name of ship?
LUSITANIA
_______________________________________
What happened?
A German submarine topedoed the Lusitiania, a British passenger ship. 1200 people died, including 128 Americans.
Date- January 19, 1917 Name of note?
ZIMMERMAN NOTE/TELEGRAM______________________________
FROM GERMANY TO MEXICO:
IF THE U.S. DECLARES WAR ON GERMANY,
MEXICO SHOULD DECLARE WAR ON
THE U.S.
o Please match the term with the definition.
1. German submarines ___________________________________
2. Payments for war damages _______________________________
3. Right for nations to choose their own form of government _________________________
4. President Wilson’s plan for peace after World War I _______________________________
5. The military draft ___________________________________
6. Its harsh terms left Germany in a depression ____________________________________
7. World peacekeeping organization formed after WWI- the U.S. never joined _____________________
8. Used to persuade others to support your cause or oppose another cause __________________________ propaganda
U-boats
League of Nations
reparationsself-determination
Treaty of VersaillesSelective Service Act
Fourteen Points
U-Boats