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1 Imperialism & World War I Review

2  Telegram from Germany to Mexico stating the Germany would support Mexico in return for helping them if war broke out with the U.S

3 Fought between Spain and the US in 1898 US wanted to protect economic interests in Latin America Teddy Roosevelt rises as an American hero

4  Heir to Austrian throne whose assassination began a war with Serbia which turned into WWI.

5 The US acquires colonies New trade markets US becomes an imperialistic nation

6 US pushed to remove the Spheres of Influence in China Wanted to expand trade into China

7 Navy Admiral who strongly believed in expansionism Wrote “The influence of Sea Power upon History“ For a country to be a world power, it had to control the seas.

8  Required men to register with the government in order to be randomly selected for military services.

9  German U-boat sank the British liner, Americans were outraged at the attack on innocent people and turned their opinion against Germany.

10 When a country wants to stay out of foreign affairs

11  Germany’s response to the British blockade; led to the US entering the war

12  Peace plan developed by President Wilson for post WWI- was unsuccessful

13  Led by John J. Pershing; the American infantry fought with the Allies and defeated the German Army in France.

14 Part of the Treaty of Versailles Forced Germany to admit sole responsibility for starting World War I.

15 Punished people against the war (labor leaders) though jail time and fines. Violates freedom of speech

16 News stories that lied or exaggerated to sell more papers.

17  Movement of thousands of African Americans to the industrial north

18 Needed to shorten trip length from the eastern US to the western US 10 years to build

19 Ensure Allied repayment of debts to the US Prevent Germans from threatening US shipping

20 Result of women working in male jobs while the men were away at war Gave women the right to vote

21 Added to the Monroe Doctrine by Teddy Roosevelt Said US would fight to protect its’ interest in Latin America

22 o Military operation in which the opposing forces attack and counterattack from fortified ditches instead of open battlefield.

23 4 main causes of World War I.

24 Sphere of Influence

25 What were the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles?

26 Review Progressive Era Topics 16 th, 17 th, 18 th, & 19 th amendment Muckrakers Political Reforms Social Reforms


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