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What German policy pushed the United States to finally enter

World War I?100Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

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Name two reasons why the United States initially stayed neutral in

World War I.2001. Tradition of Neutrality &

Isolationism toward European Affairs

2. Diversity of American population

3. Cost (Both Human & Economic)

4. Preserve Democracy

5. Pacifist Movement

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What was the Zimmerman Note?300The Zimmerman Note was an intercepted telegram sent by

Germany to the Mexican government; Germany promised to support Mexico’s claim to the

American Southwest in exchange for a declaration of war against

the United States.

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What role did trade and economics play in the American decision to

go to war?400While neutral, the U.S. attempted to

trade with both sides, but Britain’s naval power ensured that the vast

majority of American trade was done with the Allies.

You’re not really neutral if you only trade with one side!

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How did Wilson change his mind about how the U.S. could best

preserve democracy with regard to World War I?500

At first he argued that the U.S. could only preserve democracy by

staying out of the conflict.

Later he argued that the purpose of the war was to preserve

democracy by fighting against German authoritarianism.

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Name one economic effect of World War I100

Economic EffectsU.S. Becomes a Lender Nation

Deficit Spending (Liberty Bonds)Anti-Unionism

Gov Cooperation w/ Big Businesses

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How did the U.S. government convince many Americans to

support the war effort?2001. Propaganda

2. Limited expressions against the war through laws like the Espionage & Sedition Acts

3. Arrested & Deported radicals (including many labor leaders from org.s like the IWW)

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How did the American economy change during World War I?300

1. Transition from production of consumer goods, to production of war materials.

2. Government played a greater role in managing the economy.

3. Businesses were allowed to merge… more trusts.

4. We become a net lender nation.

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Name two ways that World War I affected African-Americans.400

African-AmericansServed as soldiers… when they returned, they

expected to be treated with more respect

WWI started the “Great Migration” from the South to northern cities

The two factors mentioned above led to conflict & race riots with whites after WWI.

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Name two effects that World War I had on women.500

Effects of World War I on WomenTook jobs traditionally geared toward men

Women received the right to vote.

Women participated in the war effort by working as nurses, secretaries,

volunteering, etc.

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How did the U.S. raise money to support the war effort?100

The sold Liberty Bonds.

(The people lent their money to the war effort).

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Name two parts of Wilson’s Fourteen Points.200

The Fourteen PointsSelf-Determination of Colonies

League of Nations“Peace w/out Victory”

No Reparations for Germany

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Why did some members of the Senate reject the Treaty of

Versailles?3001. Republicans had not been consulted

as Wilson negotiated the treaty.

2. Many objected to the provision calling for a League of Nations because they said it would suck us into a future war and/or it would limit the power& independence of the U.S. government.

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What did the Supreme Court rule in the case Schenck v. U.S.?400

Free speech could be limited in cases in which it posed a “clear

and present danger” to the security of the United States or its

citizens.

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How did the United States acquire the Panama Canal zone?500

We asked Colombia to give us permission to build it across the isthmus of Panama. When they refused, we helped Panama to

become an independent nation. The Panamanians gave us a 100

year lease to the canal zone.

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Name the two parts of the Monroe Doctrine.100

1. The U.S. would stay out of European affairs.

2. Europeans should stay out of affairs in the Western Hemisphere (Latin America)

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What did the Open Door Policy state.200

All countries should have equal access to trade in China.

There should be no special concessions or spheres of influence granted to particular

nations.

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Describe the U.S. policy toward Europe prior to 1917.300Isolationism & Neutrality.

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What was the Roosevelt Corollary?400Also known as the “Big Stick Policy,” it

added to the Monroe Doctrine stating that the U.S. would be the police

power of the Western Hemisphere, using force or the threat of force to

resolve disputes.

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How did the President William Howard Taft differ from Teddy Roosevelt in his approach to relations with Latin America.500

Dollar Diplomacy

He believed in encouraging American business interests &

trade with Latin America. He was less willing to use force and

threats to intervene in the affairs of Latin American nations.

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How did Alfred T. Mahan’s book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon

History, help encourage imperialism?100

In the book, he called for the acquisition of small islands to be

used as naval bases for re-coaling & repairs. He emphasized that a strong navy was necessary for protecting American merchant

ships.

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How did the “White Man’s Burden” encourage American imperialism?200According to the “White Man’s

Burden,” civilized (i.e. white) Americans had a duty to share the gifts of civilization with uncivilized

peoples around the world.

(This is blatant racism).

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Name two economic motivations for imperialism.300

1. The need for raw materials & natural resources.

2. The desire to gain access to world markets.

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Name three reasons why the United States declared war on Spain in

1898.4001. Yellow Journalism

2. The De Lome Letter

3. The Sinking of the USS Maine

4. Humanitarian concerns over Spain’s treatment of Cuban civilians

5. Desire to take Spain’s colonies

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Name two reasons why the United States annexed Hawaii?500

1. Business interests in sugar & tropical fruit

2. Desire to have it as a Pacific Naval Base

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Compare and contrast the policies of Teddy and Franklin D.

Roosevelt toward Latin America. (That means, tell me how they are

the same AND different.)

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Teddy Roosevelt: Big Stick Policy

FDR: Good Neighbor Policy

DifferencesTR was more aggressive, intervened more

than FDR.

SimilaritiesBoth had a condescending attitude toward

Latin America

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