Unit 4 Test Review Flashcards
Why did Spain & the U.S. go
to war over Cuba?
To liberate Cuba from
the Spanish
- Cubans revolted in 1895,
demanding independence - Spain had installed military
government in Cuba - Rebels in Cuba were
thrown into concentration
camps
Why would the U.S. want
involvement with Cuba?
- Was a very important source of
sugar - Many investment opportunities
for U.S.
Causes of War
- Yellow Journalism
- De Lomé Letter
- Sinking of U.S.S. Maine
- McKinley’s War Message
Why was the Spanish-American War called the “Splendid Little War”?
- The war only lasted a few months
- More soldiers died from illness than battle
Why is the Spanish American War seen as a “turning point” in US History
We won a war against a major European nation and gained an empire
We progressed as a nation and military
What did Wilson refuse to do?
Wilson refused to recognize Huerta as the new leader of Mexico and demanded that he step down so that legitimate elections could be held for a new president
Wilson also demanded that Huerta steps down until what takes place?
Until legitimate elections could be held for a new president
Who was sent to capture Villa?
General John J. Pershing
What did Roosevelt believe the nation needed to be after the Spanish-American War?
- TR Believes in a strong military
- Be ready to fight if needed
What are the M.A.I.N. causes of WWI?
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
The development of armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy
- The growth of nationalism and imperialism led to increased military spending
- Each nation wanted stronger armed forces that their potential enemy
Miilitarism
Provided a measure of international security
Alliance System
European nations had been building empires by slowly extending their economic and political control over colonies
- Colonies supplied the European imperial powers with raw materials and provided markets for goods
- As Germany industrialized, it competed with France and Britain in the contest for colonies
Imperialism
The devotion to the interests and culture of one’s nation
- Led to competitive and antagonistic rivalries among nations
- Many feared Germany’s growing power in Europe
- Some ethnic groups resented being dominated by other nations and wanted independence
- Russia regarded itself as the protector of the Slavic people in Europe
Nationalism
WWI Weapons
- Machine guns
- Unterseeboats/U-boats (Submarines)
- Poisonous gas
- Airplanes/Airships
- Tanks
- “Red Baron” (Red Plane Thing)
- Flamethrowers
