10 Flashcards
What was a clash in the air that had little effect on the ground war
Dogfight
What was in agreement made between countries that promised help in case of war
Alliance
What is the right of people to choose their own form of government
Self determination
What is an overthrow of an existing government
Coup
What is impartiality
Neutrality
What is to come from one country to settle in another
Emigrate
Willson refused to recognize the government of_, which had seized Mexico in a coup
Victoriano Huerta
By 1917 Milton decided to withdraw troops from_big because of larger world events
Mexico
Countries of_,, and_formed the triple on Toronto, also called the
Britain, France, Russia, allies
The countries of_,_, and_were the Central Powers
Germany, Austria – Hungary, Ottoman Empire
On the Eastern front the Central Powers rapidly pushed back the_army
Russian
Huge numbers of casualties resulted from old fashion techniques and new_
Technology
Soldiers also suffered in the_, which they dug to protect themselves
Trenches
although US businesses traded with both sides, ties with the_were much stronger
Allies
Germans developed _, a new weapon that is used to surprise enemy ships
Submarine
Although Wilson was reelected in 1916 on the bias of his _, he knew the nation was edging closer to entering the war
Neutrality
The British interception of a cable between a German named_in Mexico help the US move closer to war
Arthur Zimmerman
In what order did the following events occur
_Germany launches on restricted submarine campaign
_Wilson asks congress for a decoration of war
_the Lusitania is sunk by a German torpedo
_Wilson is real acted
3
4
1
2
Nickname for American soldiers
Doughboys
Compulsory enrollment in military service
Conscription
Preparation, especially for a war effort
Mobilization
Some progressive supported the draft as an _ through which meant from different classes and ethnic origins would serve side-by-side
Equalizer
Equality in military did not exist for African-Americans, who are strictly_
Segregated
The American expeditionary force served under the command of_
General john j Pershing
the AES filled a gap left by heavy allied losses on the_front and Russia’s pool out from the war
Western
American troops help bring an end to the_offensive; the turning point occurred at the_
German
Second battle of Marne
the head of the American Federation of labor,_, became a key figure in labor support of the war
Samuel Gompers
to put an end to obstruction of the war effort the government passed the_of 1917 and the_of 1918
Espionage act
Sedition amendment
defenders of free speech included the_, which assisted pacifist and conscientious objectors
Civil liberties union
What propaganda effort did Herbert Hoover use
Conserving food
Who used the propaganda effort of molding the public image
George creel
Who used liberty bonds as propaganda
William Gibbs McAdoo
What is Bolshevism
Beliefs rooted in the communist ideology of Karl Marx
Irreconcilables
Progressive Republicans who would not vote for the League of Nations
Reservationist
Person who approved the idea of the league of Nations but wished to modify it
Wilson and other works leaders feared the radical message of the _. The fourteen points were meant to distract the people from this message.
Bolsheviks
One immediate threat to the success of the fourteen points was Frances determination to punish _.
Germany
The allies pared down the number of countries shaping the treaty to the big four: ,,_, and _.
Us
Great Britain
France
Italy
Various governments challenged the fourteen points. For example, deprive Wilson’s plan, allied powers retained their own _.
Colonies
The irreconcilables would not vote for the League of Nations because they wanted no part of the influence of _.
Europe
The reservationist were led by_in their opposition to the league
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
Despite Wilsons public campaign, the senate voted to_the Versailles peace treaty
Reject
At the Paris peace conference what was France’s area of self interest
The territories of the Alsace and Lorraine
Who’s area of self interest was the Shandong providence in China
Japan
Who’s area of self interest was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire including ports of Fiume and Trieste
Italy
Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem called?
The white mans burden
Who opened the door to Japan?
Commodore admiral Mathew perry
What year was the treaty signed that opened the door to Japan?
March 31 1854
Who had his eye on Alaska?
Secretary of State William h Seward
How much money did Alaska cost the us
7.2 million dollars 2 1/2¢ an acre
What was the purchase of Alaska called by the press?
Sewards ice box/ falling
Who plots a revolt in Hawaii in 1893?
American plantation owners
Who is the first president of a new Hawaii
Sanford b dole
Who tried to restore Liliuokalani to the throne of Hawaii
Grover Cleveland
When was Hawaii annexed to the us
1898
defenders of free speech included the_, which assisted pacifist and conscientious objectors
Civil liberties union
The sinking of what ship led to the war with Spain?
Uss Maine
What island in the pacific did the us fight the Spanish during the Spanish American war?
Philippines Guam
What kind of uniforms did American soldiers wear in Cuba?
Woolen uniforms
How many deaths resulted from combat in the Caribbean
479
How long did the was last
Ended 1898 aug. 12
How many Americans died in the Philippines
4000
What territory becomes incorporated into America
Puerto Rico
what country did the Platt amendment tie to the US
Cuba
To which country did the US want an open-door policy
China
Why were the members of a Chinese secret anti-foreign society called boxers?
Because the practiced martial arts
What was Roosevelt’s foreign-policy called
Big stick diplomacy
What was Roosevelts world tour of the navy called
Great white fleet
What was Taft foreign-policy known as
Dollar diplomacy
What was Wilsons approach to foreign-policy called
Moral diplomacy
What was the name of the Mexican rebel who raided American towns
Poncho villa
industrialism
social and economic organization characterized by large industries, machine production, concentration of workers in towns and cities`
isthmus
a narrow strip of land having water on either side and connecting two large bodies of land
expansionism
the policy of expanding a nations territory or its sphere of influence, often at the expense of other nations
protectorate
the relation of a strong state to a weaker state under its control and protection
annex
to incorporate into a country, state, etc.
treaty
a formal agreement between 2+ nations, relating to peace , alliance, trade, etc.
diplomacy
the conducting of relations between nations, as in making agreements
guerrilla
any member of a small defensive force or irregular soldier, usually volunteers, making surprise raids against supply lines, etc. behind the lines of an invading enemy army
yellow journalism
the use of cheaply sensational or unscrupulous methods in newspapers etc. to attract or influence the readers
imperialism
the policy and practice of forming and maintaining an empire; characterized by a struggle for the control of raw materials and world markets, the subjugation and control of territories, the establishment of colonies, etc.
who was hired to make the vaccine for malaria/yellow fever
Dr. Gorgas
Emilio Aguinaldo
declared the Philippines an independent state
who suggested the open door policy
John Hay
panama canal
heroic engineering feet of the 20th century
panama was a part of Columbia at the time, not a independent nation
panama canal beguinnings
Ferdinand de Lesseps was building this and also Suez canal, problems faced: not enough money could be raised, disease
how did the us gain control of the panama canal
need to move navy, purchases assets from french company, negotiation with columbis, us ignites civil war in panamia v. columbuis
When did Construction of Panama Canal begin also info about it
1904
Malaria and yellow fever cause workers to stop
When does construction of the Panama Canal resume?
1906
When does the Panama Canal open
1914
How much did the us pay Columbia in 1922
25 million
When did the Panama Canal go under Panamanian control
1999
How much did it cost to build the Panama Canal
35 mil
10 to build 25 to pay Columbia back
How did Theodore Roosevelt hep with the us becoming a world power
He sought after making the Panama Canal
How does the Monroe doctrine, created in 1823, emerge again in 1905
1823 Monroe doctrine limited European expansion into Western Hemisphere
1905 Roosevelt president correlate us has the right to interview militarily if Europeans come to Western Hemisphere
How does the us show they are becoming imperialists
They buy Alaska, they fight Spain for the Philippines and Guam. They also are expanding westward
Who was killed that helped cause WWI what are the specifics
Archduke Franz Ferdinand + his wife
The were set to take over Austria-Hungary but were murdered on June 24 1914 at Sarajevo, Bosnia. By principe a member of the black hand who wanted independence. 4 days later ah declares war on Bosnia
How did nationalism case WWI
Ancient feuds, congress of Vienna tries to balance power in Europe works a bit, Franco/Prussian war ends balance, all led to feelings of national pride
How did imperialism/Colonialism lead to WWI
Industrial revolution, resources, land=power, white mans burden, contributed to rivalries, foreign markets needed
How did militarism lead to WWI
Vast armies and navy’s had been created, many European nations see as militaristic, countries wanted to prove their military strength
What does MAIN stand for
Militarism
Assassination
Imperialism
Nationalism
Mobilizing America
Military, Finance, Transportation, private business, labor, public relations, civil liberties
Military in mobilizing America
Bridge of ships used to protect commercial ships
Nation guard, nurses corps trained them for battle injuries, secretary of war newton baker, selective service just in case war is need, sign up at the post office @ 18
Finance in mobilizing America
Raise taxes 10.5 billion raised
Loans 23 billion
Liberty and victory bonds
Transportation in mobilizing America
Took over railroads and waterways
William McAdoo in charge secretary of treasury
Private business in mobilizing America
Herbert Hoover food administrator
Bernard Baruch war industries board controlled what was made
Labor and public relations in mobilizing America
Samuel Gompers af of l, promised no more strikes, trained women since men were going to war Can not be fire because in union, national labor board 8 hr work day
George creek committee on public info sell the war
Civil liberties in mobilizing America
Espionage act 1918 gave prez power of censorship, also if you refuse military service to u go to jail, Training with enemy act 1917 no trade with Germany +their allies, Sedition act 1918you could not condemn your gov, Eugene debs denounced the war
Why did the us enter the war
English connection We loan Britain and France \$\$ Traded with allies Sinking ships Zimmerman note Preparedness program
What did women do during the war
They worked in factories were nurses. Took care of the house an family
Who is Jeanette rankin
Only female member of congress during this time
Herbert Hoover
Food administrator
Bernard Baruch
War industries board, controlled what was made
Nicholas II
Tzar of Russia in command when war started later killed
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The were set to take over Austria-Hungary but were murdered on June 24 1914 at Sarajevo, Bosnia. By principe a member of the black hand who wanted independence. 4 days later ah declares war on Bosnia
Red Baron
German air combat guy
Russia
Was apart of the triple entente
Had a civil war particulate though backed out of war
Why did the us stay neutral so long
Because we didn’t feel it was our fight. But we felt the need to help out our friends
1910-1920
End of innocence work strikes, child labor, flickers(movies), automobile, conservative or bohemian,
Weapons
Gas bombs, tanks, machine guns, rifle, pistol, bayonets, artillery
Trenches
Trench foot, rats, disease, body live, crappy food
What is article 10 in the 14 points
If one country that we are allied with gets into a fight we all get into the fight
Who is Eddie Rickenbacker
An ace American fighter/flyer
Eugene v debs
American union leader founding Iww
William Jennings Bryan
Ran for prez. And he was Secretary of State
New countries
Poland no more Austria Hungary
