Wrap-up Imperialism and WWI

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Why did Alfred Mahan, the author of the Influence of Sea Power Upon History, say it was so important to build up a strong NAVY, have fueling stations/Naval Bases, and territories in the Pacific and Caribbean?

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To protect trade routes, and show strength

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Why did the MAJORITY of Americans during the early 1900's support imperialism? Choose the BEST response.

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Economic interests and a belief in American exceptionalism. "Everyone likes to WIN".

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Why did the USA not make Cuba a territory after the Spanish American War?

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The Teller Amendment prevented that, but in its place the Platt Amendment took hold making Cuba a protectorate instead

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What were the reasons for American Imperialism? Choose the BEST one: military expansion, cultural superiority, and the pursuit of new markets.

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military expansion, cultural superiority, and the pursuit of new markets.

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Why were so many Americans upset by the Germans resuming unrestricted submarine warfare?

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Americans were upset because it endangered civilian lives and neutral shipping.

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As a result of the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire) losing WWI, what resulted?

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The redrawing of national boundaries in Europe and the Middle East.

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Why did the US government ask people such as Bernard Barouche/ Herbert Hoover to create agencies like the Food Administration and War Board during WWI?

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To manage resources and coordinate war efforts during WWI.

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How did George Creel and the Committee of Public Information stir up anti-German hysteria in the USA?

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By using propaganda to depict Germans negatively.

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Why didn't the USA join the League of Nations?

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The USA did not join the League of Nations because Congress and Americans wanted nothing more to do with Europe.

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What are the main provisions of President Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points (his plan for peace)? Check all that apply: Open diplomacy, freedom of navigation, free trade, disarmament, self-determination for nations, The establishment of a League of Nations, Mandatory military alliances.

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Open diplomacy, freedom of navigation, free trade, disarmament, self-determination for nations.