Imperialism and WWI

What message about imperialism did this political cartoon convey?

• The closer an acquired territory was, the more self-government it should be allowed to exercise.

• Imperialism was not likely to improve access to overseas markets.

• It was not worth angering European powers to annex new territories.

• The farther imperialist expansion extended, the harder it would be for the US to maintain control.

A type of Journalism that uses extreme emotion (shock, anger, excitement, etc.) to attract readers.

• Open Door Policy

• Fake News

• Treaty

• Yellow Journalism

This cartoon comments on tactics used to...

• secure the southern border of California

• protect shipping lanes in the Great Lakes

• create a defensive alliance with France

• obtain control of the Panama Canal Zone

How did these events affect the United States?

• They increased public support for cuts in U.S. defense spending.

• They prompted the end of Dollar Diplomacy in Latin America.

• They set a precedent of including territorial acquisitions in settlements.

• They helped establish the US as an imperial power similar to European nations.

Mahan's book influenced U.S. efforts to become a world power primarily by-

• advocating overseas expansion

• emphasizing the need for protectionist tariffs

• demonstrating the political risks of foreign trade

• arguing against forming overseas alliances

What effect did the sinking of the Lusitania have on WWI?

• Germany joined the Central powers

• U.S. public opinion shifted against Germany

• Germany refused to join the League of Nations

• U.S. leaders proposed a military alliance with Germany

A country's desire to strengthen their armed forces in order to make themselves more powerful

• Nationalism

• Militarism

• Imperialism

• Alliance

A formal agreement or pact, especially a military one, between two or more countries to achieve a particular goal.

• alliances

• militarism

• agreement

• appeasement

Refers to a person's great love for their country. The doctrine that national interest, security, etc. are more important than international considerations.

• alliances

• militarism

• imperialism

• nationalism

Which action was an immediate consequence of the event described in the headline?

• Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia

• Great Britain intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram

• The US refused to join the League of Nations

• The Russian monarchy was overthrown