American Imperialism and WWI Review

This word describes the political, military, and economic domination or control of strong nations over weaker territories

• Economic Policy

• Foreign Policy

• Manifest Destiney

• Imperialism

Which of the following describes the Zimmerman Telegram?

• A world organization established in 1920 to promote international cooperation and peace

• A secret German message to Mexico supporting the Mexican Government in combating the U.S. during WWI

• An agreement where Mexico would have received the states of New Mexico and Nevada for German support

• Sending German submarines to form a naval blockade against enemy shipping

Teddy Roosevelt's policy was to "Speak softly and carry a big stick." What did he mean by this?

• Debate calmly, and always be willing to negotiate

• Speak quietly, but yell if necessary.

• Negotiate peacefully, but always have the threat of the military to back you up

• Never back down when there is conflict

Why was building the Panama Canal so important to the United States? 

• It allowed endangered animals to expand their territory

• It allowed U.S. families to stay connected with each other

• It increased Canada's military capability

• It would be a major shipping canal connecting the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans

How did the Treaty of Versailles severely punish Germany?

• It forced Germany to accept blame for the war, pay reparations and limit their military

• It supported economic help given to Germany by the U.S.

• It divided Germany into four separate, occupied zones

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  It took away German territory in Spain and Russia

How did the Open Door Policy affect the US?

• It altered the standards for immigration from Japan

• It promoted human rights protections throughout Asia.

• It improved trade between the United States and China

• It partitioned parts of Asia to establish sovereign states

What gas did Fritz Haber use in the first large-scale gas attack in military history?

• Xylyl bromide

• Chlorine

• Mustard gas

• Zyklon B

The view that a nations most "fit" to survive had the right to dominate others

• Dominator

• Survivalist

• Social Darwinism

• Winner

Which of the following defines Yellow Journalism?

• Writing about bad stuff to cause change

• Exaggerating events to sell newspapers

• Investigative journalism

• Reporting only the truth

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