What are some of the effects of American imperialism?

Expansion of territory and influence, Cultural assimilation and spread of American values, Economic exploitation of resources.

What territory or territories did the US acquire after the Spanish-American War? Options: Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, Hawaii and Alaska, California and Texas, Florida and Louisiana

Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

What was Sanford B. Doles' role in American imperialism?

He played a key role in the annexation of Hawaii by the United States.

What was the Spanish American War and who won?

A conflict between Spain and America, won by America.

How did WWI lead to women's suffrage?

By increasing women's roles in the workforce and public life, leading to greater advocacy for rights

What were the main objectives of the Treaty of Versailles?

To impose military restrictions on Germany, to demand reparations from Germany, and to redraw the map of Europe.

What event or events led to US involvement in WWII?

The attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan

Define the term 'Alliances'.

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations; A formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations to cooperate for specific purposes; A merging of efforts or interests by persons, families, states, or organizations.

Define the term 'Militarism'.

A political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

Define the term 'Imperialism'.

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Define the term 'Nationalism'.

A political ideology that involves a strong identification of a group of individuals with a nation.

Define the term 'Trench Warfare'.

A type of combat where opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other

Define the term 'Genocide'.

The deliberate killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group

Define the term 'Concentration camps'.

Places where large numbers of people, especially political prisoners or members of persecuted minorities, are deliberately imprisoned in a relatively small area with inadequate facilities.

Which of the following roles was played by Winston Churchill during WWII? Options: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, General of the British Army, President of the United States, Chancellor of Germany

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

What were some of the causes or events that led to the Cold War?

Political and military tensions between the USA and the USSR

What was Sputnik I and what was its effect in the US?

A Soviet satellite that sparked the US to increase investment in space and education

What was the Vietnam War?

A conflict in Southeast Asia during the Cold War

What was the Ho Chi Minh Trail in the Vietnam War?

A military supply route running from North Vietnam through Laos and Cambodia to South Vietnam

Why did the US become involved in the Vietnam War?

To stop the spread of communism

Who was Mao Tse-tung (Mao Zedong) and why is he important?

A revolutionary leader of China and founding father of the People's Republic of China

How did the Cold War End?

With the dissolution of the Soviet Union

Who was Ronald Reagan and what was his part in the Cold War?

An actor turned politician who played a significant role in ending the Cold War

What occurred in Tiananmen Square in China in 1989 and why is it important?

Pro-democracy protests were held, which were suppressed by the government.

Explain the impact of 9/11 on the US in terms of war/conflict:

It led to the initiation of the War on Terror, including the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.

What was apartheid? Who helped end apartheid in South Africa?

A system of institutionalized racial segregation, ended by Nelson Mandela and others

Why was the United States involved in the War in Afghanistan in the early 2000's?

To combat terrorism following the 9/11 attacks

Spring Final Exam Review 2.0 Flashcards

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Which of the following is NOT a principle of the US government? Absolute Monarchy, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Republicanism, Federalism

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Absolute Monarchy

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What was the Enlightenment?

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A cultural movement emphasizing reason and individualism

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Who was Simon Bolivar and why is he important?

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A military and political leader in Latin America

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Which philosopher is known for the theory of separation of powers?

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Charles De Montesquieu

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How were children involved in the Industrial Revolution?

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As workers in factories and mines

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What did Albert Einstein invent? Options: Theory of Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Telephone, Light Bulb

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Theory of Relativity

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What did James Watt invent?

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Steam engine

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