World War 1 Unit 2 1900-1918

Question 1

Imperialism

Answer 1

Imperialism: A policy where a country extends its power and influence through colonization, military force, or other means.

Question 2

Isolationism

Answer 2

Isolationism: A foreign policy approach where a country avoids involvement in international affairs or conflicts.

Question 3

Monroe Doctrine

Answer 3

Monroe Doctrine: A U.S. policy established in 1823 that warned European nations against further colonization or interference in the Americas.

Question 4

Roosevelt Corollary

Answer 4

Roosevelt Corollary: An addition to the Monroe Doctrine allowing the U.S. to intervene in Latin America.

Question 5

Henry Cabot Lodge

Answer 5

Henry Cabot Lodge: A U.S. Senator who supported imperialism and opposed the League of Nations.

Question 6

Social Darwinism

Answer 6

Social Darwinism: The idea that stronger nations should dominate weaker ones.

Question 7

Spanish-American War

Answer 7

Spanish-American War: A war in 1898 between the U.S. and Spain, leading to U.S. control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

Question 8

White Man’s Burden

Answer 8

White Man’s Burden: The belief that Western nations should help “civilize” other people.

Question 9

Alaska

Answer 9

Alaska: A U.S. territory bought from Russia, rich in resources.

Question 10

Hawaii

Answer 10

Hawaii: An island chain annexed by the U.S., important for sugar and military bases.

Question 11

Panama Canal

Answer 11

Panama Canal: A significant engineering project completed in 1914, allowing quicker maritime passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, vital for U.S. trade and military movement.

Question 12

Philippines

Answer 12

Philippines: An island nation gained from Spain, under U.S. control after the war.

Question 13

Puerto Rico

Answer 13

Puerto Rico: Also acquired from Spain in 1898, Puerto Rico became a U.S. territory, with debates over its status and the rights of its inhabitants.

Question 14

Rough Riders

Answer 14

Rough Riders: A group of volunteer soldiers led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War.

Question 15

Open Door Diplomacy

Answer 15

Open Door Diplomacy: A policy for equal trade access in China for all countries.

Question 16

Big Stick Diplomacy

Answer 16

Big Stick Diplomacy: Using military power as a threat to achieve foreign policy goals.

Question 17

Moral Diplomacy

Answer 17

President Woodrow Wilson’s policy promoting democracy and moral principles in foreign relations, as opposed to imperialism.

Question 18

Dollar Diplomacy

Answer 18

Dollar Diplomacy: Using economic investment to influence other countries.

Question 19

Yellow Journalism

Answer 19

Yellow Journalism: Exaggerated news reporting to attract readers.

Question 20

USS Maine

Answer 20

USS Maine: A U.S. battleship whose sinking led to the Spanish-American War.

Question 21

Nationalism

Answer 21

Nationalism: Pride in one’s country, often leading to independence movements.

Question 22

Lusitania

Answer 22

Lusitania: A ship sunk by Germany that turned Americans against them.

Question 23

Zimmerman Note

Answer 23

Zimmerman Note: A secret German message to Mexico, prompting U.S. involvement in WWI.

Question 24

Technology in WW1

Answer 24

Technology in WW1: New weapons and tools used in the war, like tanks and planes.

Question 25

Wilson’s 14 Points

Answer 25

Wilson’s 14 Points: President Wilson’s plan for peace after WWI.

Question 26

Treaty of Versailles

Answer 26

Treaty of Versailles: The agreement that ended WWI and punished Germany.

Question 27

League of Nations

Answer 27

League of Nations: An international group formed to promote peace, though the U.S. didn’t join.