US Imperialism and WWI

Question 1

Manifest Destiny

Answer 1

1800s belief that Americans had the right to spread across the continent.

Question 2

Monroe Doctrine

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

Georges Clemenceau,

Answer 3

French Prime Minister who held a harsh position against Germany in the Treaty of Versailles

Question 4

League of Nations

Answer 4

,an international organization formed in 1920 to promote cooperation and peace among nations. It was never passed by Congress

Question 5

When did the US officially join WWI?

Answer 5

, April 6, 1917

Question 6

Selective Service Act

Answer 6

Law passed by Congress in 1917 that required all men from ages 21 to 30 to register for the military draft

Question 7

The American Expeditionary Force,

Answer 7

The draft raised this American force of 2 million that landed in France in June 1917.

Question 8

General Pershing,

Answer 8

World War I American general who led U.S. forces successfully against the German Army

Question 9

The Final Days Campaign

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

After the sinking of the Maine,

Answer 10

War began in The Philippines

Question 11

The Rough Riders,

Answer 11

Volunteer regiment of US Cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish American War

Question 12

Admiral Dewey,

Answer 12

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.

Question 13

Sanford B. Dole,

Answer 13

1894 wealthy, plantation owner and politician who overthrew Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii. He asked US to annex Hawaii.

Question 14

Archduke Franz Ferdinand,

Answer 14

heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne, was assassinated in Sarajevo, started World War I. The Austria-Hungarians blamed Serbia for the attack

Question 15

Why did France enter WWI?,

Answer 15

Russia, France’s ally, was threatened by Germany

Question 16

Why did The British enter WWI?,

Answer 16

because neutral ally Belgium was invaded by Germans

Question 17

Central Powers of WWI,

Answer 17

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire

Question 18

Allied Powers (WWI),

Answer 18

Britain, France, Russia, Italy and the United States

Question 19

The Lusitania,

Answer 19

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 .

Question 20

The Zimmerman Note, 1917 -

Answer 20

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.

Question 21

Why did the US pursue an imperialistic policy in the Pacific?,

Answer 21

Protect business interests, establish coaling stations and create an open door policy with China

Question 22

Why was the USS Maine sent to Cuba?,

Answer 22

intimidate the Spanish, protect US business interests and encourage Cuban rebels.

Question 23

Which European country had the biggest army?,

Answer 23

Russia

Question 24

Zimmerman Note,

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Selective Service Act,

Answer 25

Law passed by Congress in 1917 that required all men from ages 21 to 30 to register for the military draft

Question 26

American Expeditionary Force,

Answer 26

American force of 14,500 that landed in France in June 1917 under the command of General John Pershing.

Question 27

Hundred Days Campaign 1918,

Answer 27

The final period of World War I, from August to November 11, 1918,

Question 28

Wilson’s 14 Points,

Answer 28

Wilson’s plan for world peace, sets up the League of Nations it was loved by progressives, hated by conservatives and was never passed by congress.