2024 Unit 4 Flashcardizz Imperialism & WWI

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What type of journalism played a role in the United States' decision to declare war on Spain?

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Yellow Press

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What were some factors that lead to US Imperialism? Options: Economic expansion, military interests, cultural superiority, Isolationism, pacifism, non-interventionism, Colonialism, imperialism, exploitation, Socialism, communism, anarchism

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Economic expansion, military interests, cultural superiority

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What were the causes of World War I? List and define: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

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Militarism: The belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war. Alliances: Agreements between nations to provide mutual support in case of conflict. Imperialism: The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization or military force. Nationalism: A strong sense of pride and loyalty to one's nation, often leading to the desire for independence or dominance.

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What term refers to the method of warfare characterized by elaborate systems of trenches?

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Trench Warfare

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After WW I Germany was forced to pay _____________ for causing so much damage, their army and navy were disarmed and ___________ was taken from them

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Reparations and land

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What was the treaty that ended WWI?

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Treaty of Versailles

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Which of these would best describe how Hawaii became part of the United States? Options: The Queen was removed and then Hawaii added, Hawaii has always been part of the U.S., U.S. added it after the Boxer Rebellion, Won it during the Spanish American War.

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The Queen was removed and then Hawaii added

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What was the event that started the Spanish-American War?

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explosion of the U.S.S. Maine

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How did the U.S. benefit from winning the Spanish American War?

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won colonies, Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Philippines

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Why did the U.S. want to build the Panama Canal?

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For shorter travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans