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US History
America as a world power 1890s-1910s
| Question | Answer 1 | Answer 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Imperialism 1890s-1910s Overview | ||
| Define Colonialism | The control of one region by another country through the establishment of colonies, or settlements | countries that are more powerful having ownership of smaller/less powerful countries that have something the mother country wants, resources, spread of ideals |
| Annexation Definition | the act of a state forcibly acquiring territory from another state | the US added territories to complete Manifest Destiny by way of war or treaty from countries such as Spain, Mexico, France and Great Britain |
| Panama Canal | Canal (man made waterway) built across the Isthmus of Panama to link the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans; opened in 1914 | Created so that water locks could help a ship get from the Atlantic to the Pacific, with a ship being raised on the isthmus. Shortcut |
| How did the Unites States move into a position of World Power? | Imperialism, colonialism, Annexation, Panama Canal, | people, policies |
| Spanish American War | ||
| territorial acquisitions | ||
| Presidential foreign policy | ||
| Isolationism & Causes of WWI | ||
| World War I @ Home | ||
| World War I Abroad | ||
| Wilson’s 14 Points & Treaty of Versailles | ||
| US enters into Neutrality | ||
| America as a World Power Review | ||
| What are the causes of the Spanish American War? | ||
| How did the events leading up to and after the Spanish American War move the United States into a position of power? | ||
| What methods did the US take to become a world power? | ||
| Which territorial acquisition was most beneficial to the United States? | ||
| What was the economic impact of president Teddy Roosevelt foreign policy? | ||
| What was the economic impact of president William Howard Taft foreign policy? | ||
| What was the economic impact of president Woodrow Wilson foreign policy? | ||
| Explain the reasons for the start of World War I in 1914 and US neutrality for the majority of the war. | ||
| Explain the causes for US entry into World War I in 1917. | ||
| How did World War I impact Americans economically, socially and politically at home? | ||
| How did America’s contributions during World War I contribute to an Allied victory? | ||
| How did technology created during World War I contribute to its defining characteristics? | ||
| Compare Wilson’s Fourteen Points to the Treaty of Versailles. | ||
| Explain why the US Senate decided not to ratify the Treaty of Versailles and enter into a foreign policy of neutrality after World War I. | ||
| What signifies 1898? | ||
| Describe key points in US expansionism | ||
| Who was Alfred Thayer Mahan? | ||
| What have you learned about Theodore Roosevelt? | ||
| What is Guam? | ||
| What happened with Hawaii? | In 1894, Sanford Dole, who was a wealthy plantation owner and politician was named President of the New Republic of Hawaii. He asked the US to annex Hawaii | |
| The Philippines | ||
| Puerto Rico | ||
| What does "Dollar Diplomacy" describe? | ||
| Isolationism | ||
| Neutrality | ||
| Militarism | ||
| Nationalism | ||
| What happened 1914-1918 | ||
| What impact did Machine guns have? | ||
| Tanks | ||
| Airplanes | ||
| General John J. Pershing | ||
| Trench warfare | ||
| American Expeditionary Force (AEF) | ||
| Battle of Argonne | ||
| Forest | ||
| Army Corporal Alvin York | ||
| Woodrow Wilson’s 14 Points | ||
| Treaty of Versailles | ||
| Sinking of the Lusitania | ||
| Sussex Pledge | ||
| Unrestricted submarine warfare | ||
| Ties with Britain | ||
| Zimmerman Telegram | ||
| Poison Gas | ||
| Big Stick Diplomacy | In the image we see the US investing money into various Central and South American countries with business and loans to boost their economies | In the image Teddy is taking the US Navy through the Caribbean to collect debts on behalf of Europe and if the countries don’t pay the he sends in the Navy |
| Roosevelt Corollary | (1904) President Theodore Roosevelt's addition to the Monroe Doctrine; declared that the United States would police affairs in the Western Hemisphere to keep Europeans from intervening in the region | In the image I see Teddy Roosevelt pointing a tank at Europe to protect Santo Domingo and the Roosevelt Corollary was meant to reinstate the Monroe Doctrine |
| Moral Diplomacy | ||
| Define Imperialism | The extension of a nation's control and influence over the political or economic life of other nations | |
| Open-Door Policy | (1899) Declaration made by Secretary of State John Hay that all nations should have equal access to trade with China | n the image I see Uncle Sam holding a key to an Open Door to China and all countries waiting outside to gain more access |
| Dollar Diplomacy | President William Howard Taft's policy of influencing Latin America governments through trade and loans instead of military action | In the image we see the US investing money into various Central and South American countries with business and loans to boost their economies |
| Monroe Doctrine | President James Monroe in December 1823, the doctrine warned European nations that the United States would not tolerate further colonization or puppet monarchies | In the image I see a US Navy fleet in the ocean while European powers look at it from the shore indicating US promise to protect the Western Hemisphere from colonization |
| Great White Fleet | President Theodore Roosevelt sent sixteen new battleships of the Atlantic Fleet around the world. The battleships were painted white as a symbol of surrender. The purpose of this Great Fleet was to show the world how strong the US Navy was | In the image we see Lady Liberty leading the way with her sword drawn but down to show the US is peaceful but now has the power to protect its interests and ideals |
| People Who Expanded America’s Influence | Teddy Roosevelt, Sanford Dole, Alfred Thayer Mahan | |
| Teddy Roosevelt | Under the leadership of President Theodore Roosevelt, the United States emerged from the nineteenth century with ambitious designs on global power through military might, territorial expansion, and economic influence. Roosevelt emphasized on developing the American navy, and on Latin America as a key strategic area of U.S. foreign policy | n the image we notice that Teddy is serious and straight faced, where in the definition his goals for putting the US into a position of world power were clear and to the point. |
| Sanford Dole | In 1894 a wealthy plantation owner and politician was named President of the New Republic of Hawaii. He asked the US to annex Hawaii | n the image we see Dole trying to sell Hawaiian land to big business for economic gain while Natives are being forced to give up their culture and heritage to become a part of America |
| Alfred Thayer Mahan | He argued that a strong navy was needed to protect its economic interests. Mahan believed that the U.S. economy would soon be unable to absorb the massive amounts of industrial and commercial goods being produced domestically, and he argued that the United States should seek new markets abroad | The US Navy wasn’t built for war but for trade. In order to protect and grow as a world power, you must control the seas |
| Isthmus Definition | a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land | |
| Canal | an artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation | |
| Sovereign | a supreme ruler, especially a monarch |
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