US Imperialism and WWI Flashcards
Manifest Destiny
1800s belief that Americans had the right to spread across the continent.
Monroe Doctrine
A statement of foreign policy which proclaimed that Europe should not interfere in affairs within the United States or in the development of other countries in the Western Hemisphere.
Georges Clemenceau,
French Prime Minister who held a harsh position against Germany in the Treaty of Versailles
League of Nations
,an international organization formed in 1920 to promote cooperation and peace among nations. It was never passed by Congress
When did the US officially join WWI?
, April 6, 1917
Selective Service Act
Law passed by Congress in 1917 that required all men from ages 21 to 30 to register for the military draft
The American Expeditionary Force,
The draft raised this American force of 2 million that landed in France in June 1917.
General Pershing,
World War I American general who led U.S. forces successfully against the German Army
The Final Days Campaign
The final Allied offensive against the Central Powers on the Western Front, from August 8 to November 11, 1918. Successfully pushed the Germans out of France.
After the sinking of the Maine,
War began in The Philippines
The Rough Riders,
Volunteer regiment of US Cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish American War
Admiral Dewey,
the admiral who’s surprise attack sank the Spanish Fleet in Manilla and took over Manila Bay in the first action of the Spanish American War.
Sanford B. Dole,
1894 wealthy, plantation owner and politician who overthrew Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii. He asked US to annex Hawaii.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand,
heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne, was assassinated in Sarajevo, started World War I. The Austria-Hungarians blamed Serbia for the attack
Why did France enter WWI?,
Russia, France’s ally, was threatened by Germany
Why did The British enter WWI?,
because neutral ally Belgium was invaded by Germans
Central Powers of WWI,
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
Allied Powers (WWI),
Britain, France, Russia, Italy and the United States
The Lusitania,
A British passenger ship that was sunk by a German U-Boat on May 7, 1915. 128 Americans died. The sinking influenced Congress to approve funding for the allied war effort .
The Zimmerman Note, 1917 -
Germany sent this to Mexico instructing an ambassador to convince Mexico to go to war with the U.S. It was intercepted and caused the U.S. to mobilize against Germany.
Why did the US pursue an imperialistic policy in the Pacific?,
Protect business interests, establish coaling stations and create an open door policy with China
Why was the USS Maine sent to Cuba?,
intimidate the Spanish, protect US business interests and encourage Cuban rebels.
Which European country had the biggest army?,
Russia
Zimmerman Note,
1917 - Germany sent this to Mexico instructing an ambassador to convince Mexico to go to war with the U.S. It was intercepted and caused the U.S. to mobilized against Germany, which had proven it was hostile
