Imperialism / WWI Flashcards
How did the US get involved in Alaska?
The US became involved in Alaska because, Russia wanted to sell Alaska. The US wanted to buy it to open trade in the Pacific.
How did the US get involved in Hawaii?
The US became involved in Hawaii for farming lands.
How did the US get involved in Japan?
The US became involved in Japan because the US wanted to have influence on Japan.
How did the US get involved in China?
The US became involved in China because the US didint want to be left out of trading in the east.
How did the US get involved in Panama?
The US became involved in Panama because of the Panama canal, which shortend the travel from Sanfrancisco to NYC by 8,000 miles.
How did the US get involved in Mexico?
The US became involved in Mexico by testing it’s Foriegn Policy in Mexico.
How did the US get involved in Cuba?
The US became involved in Cuba after a fight broke out the US helped Cuba gain its independence.
How did the US get involved in Puerto Rico?
The US became involved in Puerto Rico when the American troops landed, and claimed the island.
Foreign Policy: Roosevelt
If the dipolomacy failed, the United States would use military force.
Foreign Policy: Taft
Taft beleved in Dollar diplomacy, and economic ties were the best was the best way to expand American influence.
Foreign Policy: Wilson
Wilson beleved in a nurture democracy world wide.
Foreign Policy: Open Door Policy
The US issued the “Open Door Policy” that said all nations can trade in China on a equal basis.
Foreign Policy: Sphere of Influence
“Areas where another nation has economic and political control.”
Events: The Spanish - American War
July 1898: American troops land in the Philippines and Cuba and capture the capital of the Philippines and destroyed the Spanish fleet in Santiago bay.
Events: Boxer Rebellion
A Chinese secret society known as the Boxers embarked on a violent campaign to drive all foreigners from China.
Events: Pancho Villa / Mexico
General Fransisco “Pancho” Villa killed 18 Americans in New Mexico, in responce the US sent 6,000 soldiers into Mexico to find him but failed to find him.
Terms: Nationalism
The idea of believeing in your country no matter if they are right or wrong.
Terms: Imperialism
a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Terms: Militarism
the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
Terms: Neutral
not helping or supporting either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial.
Terms: Trench Warfare
a type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other.
Terms: Propaganda
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Terms: War Bonds
War bonds are a way for the government to borrow from their population to finance the increased military spending during wartime
Why did Austria - Hungary invade Serbia (starting WWI)?
A Serbian nationalist killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
