Unit 8: Imperialism & WWI

Addition to the Monroe Doctrine; Stated that the Us could get involved in Latin American affairs when necessary. 

• Roosevelt Corollary 
• Roosevelt Doctrine 
• Roosevelt Memorandum 
• Truman Doctrine 

Man-made waterway cut through Panama that allowed for faster shipping. Was controlled by the US for decades 

• Belgium Strait 
• Panama Canal 
• Erie Canal 
• Isthmus Canal 

War between the United States and Spain, in which the US came to the aid of Cuba. 

• Spanish-Cuban War 
• Spanish-American War
• Spanish-Panamanian War
• Spanish-Mexican War 

Legislation that made the US Neutral during WWI

• Neutrality Act 
• Non-Interference Act 
• Neutral Bill
• Lend-lease Act 

Telegram sent by Germany to Mexico, asking Mexico to attack the US in exchange for land. Was intercepted by the US. 

• Zimmerman Telegram 
• Zimmerman Email 
• Morse Telegram 
• Navajo Codes 

Mass movement of African Americans from the south to the north to take over the industrial jobs left behind by soldiers. 

• Great African Movement 
• Underground Railroad 
• Great Migration 
• Great Immigration 

The last point in Wilson's 14 Points proposed the creation of 

• United Nations 
• League of Nations 
• Treaty of Versailles 
• Treaty of Paris 

The US acquisition of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii are all examples of late-nineteenth century

• imperialism.

• isolation.

• populism.

• progressivism.

After the conclusion of the Spanish-American War, the Us faced stiff opposition - in the form of a guerrilla war- from which of their newly acquired territories?

• Cuba

• Guam

• Mexico

• Philippines

According to imperialists, which of these would have been an economic justification for the expansion of the United States?

• The nation needed a stronger military since other nations were building a global presence.

• The nation should colonize as many available lands to prevent other countries from expanding.

• The nation's manufacturers needed raw materials and new markets were needed for the nation's goods.

• The nation had a responsibility to spread Christianity and civilization to "inferior peoples" of the world.