The United States’ Role in World Affairs from 1890 to 1940 2011-2012 USVA SOL Part VIII

In 1867 he purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million.

William Seward

  the policy in which stronger nations extend economic, political, or military control over weaker territories.

imperialism

This man proposed growing American naval power so the U. S This man proposed growing American naval power so the U.S. could compete with other nations.

Alfred T. Mahan

What did the United States build up to protect its interests abroad?

Its Navy

Who was the 25th president of the United States?

William McKinley

In the 1890’s US businessmen would push for the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani. They would push for the United States to annex this land, which would be done by President McKinley in 1898. What land was this?

Hawaii

What two factors made Americans want to go to war with Spain (Spanish American War)?

Blowing up the Maine and the de Lome letter.

Famous battle during the Spanish American War that helped Theodore Roosevelt become a national hero:

Battle of San Juan Hill

One of the acquisitions from the Spanish American War was a territory in the Caribbean. What territory was it?

Puerto Rico

Another acquisition from Spain was more difficult Another acquisition from Spain was more difficult. The people from this Pacific land thought that we were liberating them from Spanish rule. However they soon found out that we wanted to annex their land. From 1899 through 1902, under the leadership of Emilio Aguinaldo, rebels would fight the United States rule in the Philippines. By 1902, the United States had defeated the Filipino troops and gained control of the land. What land was this?

The Philippines

In November 1903, the United States supported Panama in her quest for independence from Colombia. In return for this support, the United States was granted “unending” control over a ten mile wide strip of land in Panama in order to build a Canal for shipping goods. What was the name of this canal?

Panama Canal

Taken from the Monroe Doctrine of 1823 said that the U. S Taken from the Monroe Doctrine of 1823 said that the U.S. had the right to intervene in Latin American countries to protect U.S. business interests.

The Roosevelt Corollary

Is the term used to describe the efforts of the United States — particularly under President William Howard Taft — to further its foreign policy aims in Latin America and East Asia through use of its economic power by guaranteeing loans made to foreign countries. The term was originally coined by President Taft, who claimed that U.S. operations in Latin America went from "warlike and political" to "peaceful and economic". It was also used in Liberia, where American loans were given in 1913.

Dollar Diplomacy

Dollar diplomacy was designed to

discourage European intervention in Latin America

A unit of volunteer soldiers A unit of volunteer soldiers . Theodore Roosevelt was one of their leaders. They helped win the important battle of San Juan Hill.

Rough Riders

The policy written by Secretary of state John Hay that called for China’s ports to remain open and for China to remain independent. No country would have special trading rights.

Open Door Policy

World War I was also known as this:

The Great War

Four main factors that led to the outbreak of World War I:

Nationalism, Militarism, Imperialism, Alliance System

the belief that the interests of a single country were more important than the cooperation among countries.

nationalism

This is what it is called when Countries tried to increase the power and influence around the world.

imperialism

building up armies, navies, and other armed forces.

militarism

the Germans, Austro-Hungarians, and Italy were in the

Triple Alliance

the French, English, and Russians were in the

Triple Entente

In 1914, __________________ was assassinated In 1914, __________________ was assassinated. He had been the heir to the throne of Austria Hungary.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Germans plan to begin the war Germans plan to begin the war. They wanted to attack the French with all their might first, and then use railroads to get back as quickly as possible to back to fight the Russians on the Eastern front.

Schlieffen Plan

The stretch of land between the trenches of opposing sides:

No Man's Land

These people believed that all wars were bad These people believed that all wars were bad. They argued the United States to set an example for peace.

a telegram that proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico against the United States.

Zimmerman note

A U-boat sank this British ship, killing more than a thousand people, including 123 Americans.

Lusitania

This political group saw the war as an imperialist struggle between German and English businessmen

socialists

What year did the United States enter WWI?

1917

This law required men to register with the government so that some of them could be selected for military service.

Selective Service Act

merchant ships traveled in a large group guarded by naval vessels.

Convoy System

In WWI, American infantrymen were called this:

Doughboys

The famous soldier from Tennessee known for the his heroics in WWI which would earn him the Medal of Honor.

Alvin York

a person who opposes war on moral grounds

conscientious objector

What was the name of President Wilson plan for world peace

14 Points

Eight of the fourteen points dealt with Self Determination Eight of the fourteen points dealt with Self Determination. What is Self Determination?

Different ethnic groups should be able to decide for themselves what nation they would belong to.

In Wilson’s 14th Point, he proposed this international organization to address problems between countries before they led to war:

League of Nations

The Allied and Central powers met to sign this treaty following WWI

Treaty Versailles

Wilson brought the treaty back to the United States for approval Wilson brought the treaty back to the United States for approval. the Senate refused to ratify the treaty. Why?

What is the name of the worldwide flu epidemic that would end up killing over 500,000 Americans between 1918 and 1919?

Spanish American Flu