US Becomes a World Power

Which word has a similar meaning to imperialism?

• expansionism

• shrinking

• growing older

• working

How did the US gain control of the Panama Canal?

• The US won it in the Spanish American War.

• It "bought" it from Spain.

• Sugar planters moved in and took control.

• It helped Panama become independent then paid Panama $10 mill.

What is one benefit of having the Panama Canal?

• Columbia makes money every time a ship goes through it.

• Trade routes are shortened.

• Austria-Hungary can reach all of its territories.

• We can get medicine from the rain forest plants.

Which is an example of militarism?

• Germany building up its navy

• Russia agreeing to protect Serbia

• The US adding Hawaii to its territories

• A newspaper story on the cruelty of the Germans

Which is an example of nationalism?

• People wanting to be rid of their foreign rulers and are ready to fight for independence.

• Countries attempting to increase their territory because land meant power.

• Countries wanting to isolate themselves from other nations.

• People wanting countries to join together with other nations.

Which actions came together to cause the start of World War I?

• the rise of communism, revenge, & isolationism

• yellow journalism, imperialism, & nationalism

• worldwide love for the Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• militarism, alliances, imperialism, & nationalism

Which are the correct dates of World War I?

• 1990-1991

• 1939-1945

• 1914-1918

• 1861-1865

What was the League of Nations?

• A group of countries that agreed to keep the peace in Europe

• A new soccer league that would have one champion who would be called the Soccer Emperor!

Why wasn't the League of Nations able to stop World War II from starting?

• The Central Powers controlled the League of Nations.

• It did.

• It was never very powerful since the US didn't join.

• The League never had a place to meet.

Which word best describes most Americans' feelings after World War I?

• abolitionist

• expansionist

• isolationist

• imperialist