Chapter 12

Question 1

similarities between Cuban rebels & American Patriots

Answer 1

both fought against foreign rule

Question 2

meaning of “Hands off” quote from pg. 740

Answer 2

U.S. would become involved in Latin America if we vowed to keep the Europeans out

Question 3

biggest reason America entered WWI

Answer 3

German submarine warfare–U.S. citizens died

Question 4

effect of Bolsheviks seizing power in Russia

Answer 4

they pulled Russia out of the war; Allies lost an ally; Germany could focus entirely on the western front

Question 5

put WWI timeline in order

Answer 5

-European countries compete for colonies
-Triple Alliance & Triple Entente formed
-Archduke assassinated
-war declared

Question 6

reason for quick victory in Spanish-American War

Answer 6

successful naval battles

Question 7

makeup of Rough Riders

Answer 7

diverse backgrounds: college students, cowboys, adventurers

Question 8

result of attacks on European towns in WWI

Answer 8

homes & businesses destroyed; destruction

Question 9

Zimmermann telegram

Answer 9

encouraged Mexico to attack U.S. if U.S. entered war

Question 10

yellow journalism vs. other news articles

Answer 10

yellow= sensational, exaggerated
other= facts, unbiased descriptions of events

Question 11

why some Americans favored Central Powers

Answer 11

German heritage

Question 12

results of Influenza epidemic of 1918-1919

Answer 12

influenza killed more people than # of soldiers killed in war

Question 13

League of Nations goal

Answer 13

protect independence of all nations, large and small

Question 14

why Queen Liliuokalani gave up

Answer 14

U.S. govt. too strong; would lead to armed conflict the Hawaiians would lose

Question 15

Liberty Bond purpose

Answer 15

raise $ for U.S. to spend on war effort

Question 16

Fourteen Points main theme

Answer 16

create a just (fair) & secure peace

Question 17

miles & days travel saved w/Panama Canal

Answer 17

saved 8000 miles and 45 days travel

Question 18

necessary equipment for soldiers (new)

Answer 18

gas mask

Question 19

effect of Hay’s “open door” policy in China

Answer 19

signaled a larger role for U.S. in world affairs

Question 20

reason U.S. acquired Hawaii, Guam, Midway, American Samoa, etc.

Answer 20

functioned as trading ports & naval bases; increase U.S. influence in Pacific region

Question 21

Short Answer #1
Explain the main reasons the U.S. Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles and participation in the League of Nations.

Answer 21

-isolationists wanted to keep U.S. out of world affairs
-people worried treaty would entangle U.S. in world conflicts
-critics opposed Article 10 which said member nations must protect other member nations if they were threatened
-critics thought it would pull the U.S. into other European/world wars
-didn’t want the U.S. to be obligated/forced to participate in world conflicts

Question 22

Short Answer #2
Compare and contrast the job opportunities that U.S. women had during and after World War I.

Answer 22

During
-took jobs left by men off to war
-worked jobs vital to war effort: factories, businesses, farms
-women received good pay
-proved women could do work typically reserved for men

After
-men came back from war and took jobs back
-“gotta support the family” viewpoint
-women back to “traditional” roles like housewife, mother, teacher, secretary, etc.

Question 23

Short Answer #3
What did President Theodore Roosevelt mean when he quoted the saying: “Speak softly and carry a big stick, and you will go far,” AND how did his actions in starting the Panama Canal reflect this saying?

Answer 23

Meaning of saying: calm words must be supported by strong actions/show of force or strength
-Colombia refused to allow U.S. to build a canal in Panama
-U.S. said, “Hey, it sure would be nice if Panama were independent,” and sent a U.S. warship to the region
-Panama sees warship as a sign of support & declares independence from Colombia
-Panama lets U.S. build a canal

Question 24

Short Answer #4
In what ways did World War I directly AND indirectly affect civilians?

Answer 24

-many civilians died in war due to disease, starvation, destruction due to fighting–8-9 million people
-survivors left with destroyed cities & property
-orphaned kids & homeless adults
-influenza epidemic at end of war spread around globe–30 million died