District Test

Question 1

4 main causes of WWI

Answer 1

Militarism- a nation’s policy of building up their military
Alliances- an agreement b/w nations w/ common goals
Imperialism- a stronger country takes control of weaker country (Europe competes to control and Africa and resources, spheres of influence)
Nationalism- devotion to or pride in one’s nation
assassination of Archduke Ferdinand (heir to Austria-Hungary throne)

Question 2

Causes of the Spanish American War

Answer 2

1. Yellow Journalism- biased writing used to get people to buy newspapers; get readers to believe something
2. Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine- US newspapers blame Spanish; Americans angered at attack
3. De Lome Letter- Spanish Minister criticized president

Question 3

Isolation vs. Imperialism

Answer 3

Isolationism- strict non-involvement in the affairs of other nations
Imperialism- extending power by acquiring territory around the globe or exploiting weaker nations to serve nations interests

Question 4

Big Stick Diplomacy

Answer 4

Teddy Roosevelt- came from a west African proverb that said “speak softly and carry a big stick”. This meant to negotiate with strength, making it clear that military action was a possibility, if needed

Question 5

Open Door notes

Answer 5

messages sent by secretary of state John Hay in 1899 to Germany, Russia, GB, France, Italy, and Japan, asking the countries to not interfere with U.S. in trading rights in China

Question 6

WWI Propaganda

Answer 6

Selective Service Act