Unit 3: America becomes a world power Flashcards
Selective service act (1917)
Act that began to draft men ages 21-30 for the war
Espionage Act (1917)
Anyone who gave aid to the enemy/interfered with the war effort would face jail or penalties
Sedation Act (1918)
Any public expression or opposition to the war was illegal in the U.S.
Imperialism
When a stronger nation takes over a weaker one for its resources
Zimmerman Telegram
Note/telegram sent to Mexico by Germany to convince them to attack the U.S.
Lusitania
Trade ship that Germany sank that killed 100 Americans that were onboard
Treaty of Versailles
Document that ended WWI
Why was WWI such a deadly war?
New technology and exposure to diseases
What happened after the Philippines were annexed?
The Filipinos revolted
The Great Migration
African Americans moved north to cities to work in factories and Mexican Americans migrated south west to work on ranches and farms
Why did the US want to become an empire?
There was a thirst for new markets, a belief in cultural superiority, and a want to build military support
Why did the US support a revolution in Panama?
For the construction of the Panama-canal
Dollar diplomacy
Policy that encouraged and protected American trade and interests in Asia and Latin America
Open door policy
US policy to keep trade open in China and prevent the foreign colonization of Asian Markets (Made by Secretary John Hay)
Platt amendment
Allowed US to interfere with political affairs in Cuba and claim land for military bases
Rough Riders
Group that was led into Cuba by Teddy Roosevelt (consisted of cowboys and college graduates i think)
What were Americans encouraged to buy in order to support the war?
War Bonds
What did the Spanish-American War allow the US to become?
A world power
How did WWI affect women?
Women took over jobs that were traditionally held by men
Monroe Doctrine
A speech given to congress that established the policy of staying out of European Affairs
Why did the world build up their militaties?
To protect colonies and territotes from other world powers
Washington’s Farewell Address
Letter that warned against permanent alliances with other nations
Why was the USS Main sent to Cuba?
To protect US citizens and interests
Big Stick Policy
“Talk softly and carry a big stick” phrase coined by Teddy Roosevelt: was a policy of intimidation using military and force
