Impearialism and WW 1 Flashcards
Why Cuba? (Economic growth)
Sugar and Tobacco
What were the Roughriders
The cavalry that fought in the battle of Santiago (San Juan Hill), in Cuba. Led by President Teddy Roosevelt
What were the countries possessed by the US
Philippines Guam and Puerto Rico
What is the definition of economic interest?
Something of importance to the government because of its importance to the country’s wealth.
What is propaganda
The intense effort to spread a certain set of ideas, beliefs, or doctrines that will help one’s own cause or hurt another’s. Often spread through art, music, literature, or film
Yellow Journalism – is the exaggeration of news reports to sell newspapers.
What is and was the public opinion
The general position of the public and we sympathized with Cuba, were angry with Spain, and after the sinking of the USS Maine, we wanted war
What is a rebel
A person who takes up arms against their government. To resist any authority or control of a government.
Who was the president during the Spanish American war and what did he do
He sent the USS Maine to protect Cuba
William McKinley
What were the major allied powers
Great Britain France Russia Serbia
Japan Italy the US. Belguim
What were the major central powers
BOGA
Bulgaria Ottoman Empire. Germany Austria hungary
What are the 4 primary causes of WW 1
Militarism
Nationalism
Imperialism
Alliances
What is Militarism
Building up of the military
What is nationalism
Pride in ones country
What were alliances
Friendships between countries
What is imperialism
Expanding for more land
