Imperialism/WWI

Define the term: Imperialism.

• Imperialism is the policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

• Imperialism is the belief in complete economic equality among all nations.

• Imperialism is the process of forming alliances for mutual defense only.

• Imperialism is the practice of isolating a country from international affairs.

Who was Queen Liliuokalani?

• Queen Liliuokalani was the last sovereign monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii, overthrown by American interests in 1893.

• Queen Liliuokalani was the first president of the United States.

• Queen Liliuokalani was a famous British author from the 19th century.

• Queen Liliuokalani was a renowned French painter from the Renaissance period.

What is the Yellow Press?

• The Yellow Press refers to newspapers that used sensationalism and exaggeration to attract readers and influence public opinion.

• The Yellow Press refers to newspapers that focused solely on financial news and stock market updates.

• The Yellow Press refers to newspapers that were printed only in yellow ink for special occasions.

• The Yellow Press refers to a government-run publication for official announcements.

Who was William Howard Taft?

• William Howard Taft was the 27th President of the United States and later the 10th Chief Justice of the United States.

• William Howard Taft was a famous American inventor known for the light bulb.

• William Howard Taft was a renowned British author of detective novels.

• William Howard Taft was a celebrated French painter from the 19th century.

What was the Open Door Policy?

• The Open Door Policy was a U.S. policy that called for equal trading rights for all nations in China and the preservation of China's territorial integrity.

• The Open Door Policy was a British law that restricted trade with China to only one port.

• The Open Door Policy was a Chinese initiative to close its borders to all foreign trade.

• The Open Door Policy was a Russian policy to divide China into spheres of influence.

What is the Panama Canal?

• The Panama Canal is a man-made waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, facilitating international maritime trade.

• The Panama Canal is a natural river in South America that flows into the Amazon.

• The Panama Canal is a mountain range separating Panama from Costa Rica.

• The Panama Canal is a famous bridge connecting North and South America.

Define Militarism.

• Militarism is the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

• Militarism is the policy of promoting economic growth through free trade agreements.

• Militarism is the belief in resolving conflicts through peaceful negotiations only.

• Militarism is the idea that all citizens should have equal voting rights regardless of gender.

Who was Francis Ferdinand?

• Francis Ferdinand was the Archduke of Austria whose assassination in 1914 sparked the beginning of World War I.

• Francis Ferdinand was a famous Italian painter from the Renaissance period.

• Francis Ferdinand was a British Prime Minister during World War II.

• Francis Ferdinand was a renowned French scientist who discovered penicillin.

What are U-boats?

• U-boats are German submarines used during World War I and World War II, especially for disrupting enemy shipping.

• U-boats are British battleships used in the Battle of Trafalgar.

• U-boats are American aircraft carriers from the Vietnam War era.

• U-boats are Japanese fighter planes from World War II.

What was the Lusitania?

• The Lusitania was a British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, contributing to the U.S. entering World War I.

• The Lusitania was a German battleship that fought in the Battle of Jutland.

• The Lusitania was an American cargo ship used for transporting troops during World War II.

• The Lusitania was a French submarine that patrolled the Mediterranean Sea during World War I.