EOC Imperialism-Depression

What is imperialism?

• When one country takes over another country
• When one country is allies with another country
• When one country is at war with another country
• all of these options

What was the biggest reason why the U.S. was involved in foregin affairs during this time?

• responsibility
• slavery
• to help people
• money/economic

For what reason did the US imperialize?

• to gain raw materials for industry
• to create military bases around the globe
• to develop markets to sell goods
• all of these

Reason or result of the Spanish American War ? The United States emerged as a world power

• Reason

• Result

1898- It lasted only 4 months. This was the end of Spain's colonial empire and the emergence of the US as a world power,

• Sinking of the USS Maine 
• Boxer Rebellion 
• Dollar Diplomacy 
• Spanish American War 

What was the US "official" stance at the start of the WWI?

• Neutrality

• Support the Central Powers

• Support the Allied Powers

What act initiated a draft of men into military service?

• Espionage Act

• Sedition Act

• Selective service Act

Why did the US senate not want to sign the Treaty of Versailles?

• They were worried the Treaty would drag the US into more foreign conflicts

• The Treaty did not follow the main points for peace of Wilson's 14 points

• The Treaty did not punish Germany severely (enough)

• The US wanted to lead the League of Nations

Which boat was sunk by the Germans?

• U.S. Maine
• Lusitania
• Titantic
• Princess

FOREIGN POLICY: 1928- This outlawed war as a tool of foreign policy. it denounced war, called for a limitation of arms, and prohibited the use of war as an "instrument of national policy".

• Neutrality acts

• Kellogg- Briand Pact

• Dawes Plan