WWI

What is isolationism?

• A time of long and severe economic decline.

• A national policy of remaining apart from the political and economic affairs of other nations.

• Programs aimed to help the unemployed and boost the economy

• A word that describes the United States struggle over the decision to join the Allies in World War II.

• Famous Rough Rider

• First American to win the Nobel Peace Prize

• Motto was “Speak softly and carry a big stick”

• Strengthened the U.S. Navy

Which twentieth-century U.S. leader is described by the list above?

• Henry Cabot Lodge

• George Marshall

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Harry Truman

What was a primary reason for the establishment of the Open Door Policy?

• to protect United States trade in China

• to gain control of the Panama Canal Zone

• to encourage Chinese immigration to the United States

• to improve relations with China

What is yellow journalism?

• A person who has been killed, wounded, captured or missing during the war

• Large, bold, descriptive words and/ or phases to catch people's attention: eye catching

• Writing and headlines that capture the public's attention

• Trying to get your crushes attention by writing a letter

Who was president when the canal was being built

• Me my self and I

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Trump

• Kiki do you love me

What was the cause of the conflict between Cuba and Spain?

• Cuba wanted to enslave Spain
• Spain wanted to convert the Cuban government to communism
• Spain wanted to turn Cuba into a sugar can colony
• Cuba wanted independence from Spain 

Which of the following was a leading cause of the United States entering the Spanish American War?

• The Rough Riders were attacked at the Battle of San Juan Hill.
• Spain was a threat to America.
• The U.S. wanted to add more territories to its empire.
• The sinking of the USS Maine

Which territory is STILL part of the United States TODAY?

• Puerto Rico
• Cuba
• The Philippines
• All of the Above

President Taft's __________ meant supporting American investments in foreign countries.

• "big stick" diplomacy
• Foraker Act
• "moral diplomacy"
• "dollar diplomacy"

Using force, influence, or power over other lands.

• imperialism
• isolationism
• exploit
• colony