Progressivism, Imperialism and WW1 Jeopardy Review

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He was a major advocate of building up the U.S. Navy in order to protect U.S. interests abroad. u Admiral Alfred T. Mahan

Which of the following is the treaty that gave the U.S. perpetual control of the Panama Canal Zone? u Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty u Hay-Pauncefote Treaty u Hay-Herran Treaty Hay-Bunau-Varilla

Questions regarding the rights of citizens of U.S. territories abroad were addressed in this set of Supreme Court rulings. u The Insular Cases

This phrase, popularized by Rudyard Kipling, was descriptive of McKinley’s intentions toward the Philippines. u White Man’s Burden

He was “kicked upstairs” to the Vice Presidency in 1900 by New York Republicans who viewed him as a troublemaker. u Theodore u Theodore Roosevelt

This document, partially responsible for starting the Spanish-American War, insulted President McKinley. uTuTuTuThe DeLome Letter

The sinking of this vessel left McKinley with no political option other than to call for a declaration of war. u The USS Maine

Rejection by Columbia of this 1903 treaty led to a revolution in Panama. u Hay-Herran (Columbian Canal) Treaty

These two newspaper publishers waged a circulation war by exploiting events in Cuba. uHuHuHuHearst and Pulitzer

In 1900, William Jennings Bryan (D-NE) ran for president in opposition to this, the key issue of that election. u Imperialism

Why did the Boxer Rebellion happen in Japan? u It didn’t take place in Japan. It was a move by conservative Chinese to remove foreign influence from their country.

William McKinley revived the annexation of this place in Cleveland had opposed doing so. u Hawaii

This man was the Secretary of State under both McKinley and Roosevelt. His contributions included the Open Door Policy. u John Milton Hay

What did Wilson believe was the most important of the 14 Points? u Formation of the League of Nations

What event brought about the withdrawal of the Russians from the First World War? u The Russian Revolution

What 2 acts were aimed at stopping opposition to American participation in WWI? uEuEuEuEspionage Act uSuSuSuSedition Act

What was the name of the telegram partly responsible for the entry of the U.S. into WWI? uTuTuTuThe Zimmerman Note

The sinking of the Lusitania is an example of what type of warfare? u Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

What American foreign policy was the Roosevelt Corollary an addition to? u The Monroe Doctrine

What was Germany forced to admit to as part of the T of V? u Responsibility for the War

TR sponsored the Treaty of Portsmouth because he hoped to mediate a peaceful conclusion to the war fought between these two countries. u Russia and Japan

Following the Russo-Japanese War, it became apparent that Japan was now a powerful force in Asia. What 1908 agreement did the U.S. sign with Japan, recognizing each other’s holdings in the Pacific? uRuRuRuRoot-Takahira Agreement of 1908

What issue ultimately drove the U.S. to join with the Allies in WWI? u German Unrestricted Sub Warfare

The Germans issued this promise not to attack commercial shipping without warning after the sinking of a French vessel. u The Sussex Pledge

On an economic level, why would the U.S. side with the Allies? uIuIuIuIf the Germans won, debts owed to Americans by the Allies might not be paid off.

At the start of the war in Europe, what was the official position of the U.S. on the war? u Neutrality

Wilson used this phrase to describe his vision of an end to the war without creating losers. u“u“u“u“Peace without victory”

He was placed in control of the War Industries Board. u Bernard Baruch

What job did George Creel perform for the U.S. during WWI? u He directed U.S. propaganda efforts

Wilson was willing to compromise on most of his 14 Points in order to win passage of this one. u Creation of the League of Nations

This was the name given to the period of fear of communism in the U.S. following WWI. u The Red Scare

Who were the targets of the Palmer Raids? u Suspected radicals and communists

What was the “clear and present danger” to the U.S. in the Schenck case? uHuHuHuHe might prevent the U.S. from raising an army to protect its interests