Chapter 12 Flashcards
similarities between Cuban rebels & American Patriots
both fought against foreign rule
meaning of “Hands off” quote from pg. 740
U.S. would become involved in Latin America if we vowed to keep the Europeans out
biggest reason America entered WWI
German submarine warfare–U.S. citizens died
effect of Bolsheviks seizing power in Russia
they pulled Russia out of the war; Allies lost an ally; Germany could focus entirely on the western front
put WWI timeline in order
-European countries compete for colonies
-Triple Alliance & Triple Entente formed
-Archduke assassinated
-war declared
reason for quick victory in Spanish-American War
successful naval battles
makeup of Rough Riders
diverse backgrounds: college students, cowboys, adventurers
result of attacks on European towns in WWI
homes & businesses destroyed; destruction
Zimmermann telegram
encouraged Mexico to attack U.S. if U.S. entered war
yellow journalism vs. other news articles
yellow= sensational, exaggerated
other= facts, unbiased descriptions of events
why some Americans favored Central Powers
German heritage
results of Influenza epidemic of 1918-1919
influenza killed more people than # of soldiers killed in war
League of Nations goal
protect independence of all nations, large and small
why Queen Liliuokalani gave up
U.S. govt. too strong; would lead to armed conflict the Hawaiians would lose
Liberty Bond purpose
raise $ for U.S. to spend on war effort
Fourteen Points main theme
create a just (fair) & secure peace
miles & days travel saved w/Panama Canal
saved 8000 miles and 45 days travel
necessary equipment for soldiers (new)
gas mask
effect of Hay’s “open door” policy in China
signaled a larger role for U.S. in world affairs
reason U.S. acquired Hawaii, Guam, Midway, American Samoa, etc.
functioned as trading ports & naval bases; increase U.S. influence in Pacific region
Short Answer #1
Explain the main reasons the U.S. Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles and participation in the League of Nations.
-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
Short Answer #2
Compare and contrast the job opportunities that U.S. women had during and after World War I.
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.
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?
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
Short Answer #4
In what ways did World War I directly AND indirectly affect civilians?
-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
