SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS Flashcards
why were americans divided over becoming an imperial empire
FOR- desire for new markets & trade
AGAINST- violated fundamental principles that there should be consent to be governed
how did the spanish american war change america’s stature in the war
enabled US to establish predominance and pursue strategic economic interests, turned into an imperial power
benefits and drawbacks of having new territory for US
pros- more expansion, more of an influence in the world
cons- unwanted conflicts
how did WW1 redefine roles of women & african americans
provided opportunities for advancement, taking on roles previously reserved for white men
series of events leading to US intervening in WW1
submarines attacks on ships, zimmermans telegram
how did wilson’s 14 pts address main causes of WW1 to prevent again
freedom of the seas, free trade, national self determination
