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What were some of the lands the United State acquired (gained) in the late 1800s? • Alaska- paid for it • Hawaii- took it by force • Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guamfrom the Spanish American War Click Three Times for Answers How did yellow journalism help contribute to the start of the Spanish-American War? • It angered public opinion in America against Spain Click One Time for Answer What were some of the results of the Spanish American war? • Teddy Roosevelt was seen as a national hero • The us gained lands • US was viewed by the world as a powerful nation Click Three Times for Answers Cause: American businesses and people living in Cuba felt threatened by the Spanish control of Cuba. What effect did this have? • Effect: The US declares war on Spain in 1898 Click One Time for Answer What were the MAIN factors going on in Europe before the Great War began? • Militarism – solving problems by fighting • Alliances – countries fought because their allies were fighting • Imperialism – trying to get more land • Nationalism – National pride and loyalty Click Four Times for Answers List the main members of the Allied Powers: • • • • • Britain Russia Italy France Eventually USA Click Seven Times for Answers List the Central Powers: • • • • Bulgaria Austria – Hungary Germany Ottoman Empire Click Four Times for Answers What were some weapons that made a difference in WW1? • • • • • Airplanes became a weapon (dropped bombs) Poisonous gas Tanks U-boats Machine guns Click Four Times for Answers M-A-I-N: Which of these describes this statement: Germany used torpedoes to blow up any ship they viewed as a threat in the North Atlantic. • M-militarism Click One Time for Answer What happened as a result of the US entering WW1? • Allied powers gained a military advantage Click One Time for Answer In order to build the Panama Canal, what did the US have to do? • US helped Panama gain independence from Colombia Click One Time for Answer Why did the US want to build the Panama Canal? • It would link the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans • Travel would be quicker and cheaper for goods/trading with China and military ships • It would expand our trade with the Far East (China) Click Two Times for Answers Which territories gained after the Spanish American War are still US properties/territories today? • Guam and Puerto Rico Click One Time for Answer What was sent to Havana Cuba by President McKinley that was victim to an explosion? • US battleship Maine Click One Time for Answer What benefit did gaining Hawaii give to the US? • In addition to giving us more land an resources, it could serve as a great fueling spot on the way to trading with China and the Far East Click One Time for Answer What led to the US being seen as an economic world power in the 1890s? • Our growth in industries and the need for new markets in which to sell products Click One Time for Answer Which groups of Americans gained control of the land and trade in Hawaii? • Missionaries and sugar planters Click One Time for Answer Eight Native Americans from what tribe helped send secret messages during WW1? • Choctaw Click One Time for Answer M-A-I-N: Which of these describes this statement: The US gained Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines, and Cuba, as well as many other islands in the Pacific. • I- imperialism Click One Time for Answer What is the area between two fighting sides filled with barbed wires and land mines called? • No man’s land Click One Time for Answer When nations are competing to have better weaponry, this is an example of what? • Militarism – an arms race Click One Time for Answer M-A-I-N: Which of these describes this statement: Nations wanted to control land outside of their borders to gain power and trade routes. • I- imperialism Click One Time for Answer What was the spark that started WW1 • Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated Click One Time for Answer What treaty ended WW1 and what did it say? • Treaty of Versailles • Germany had to pay $33 million dollars in damages • Germany had to give up land Click Three Times for Answers President Wilson’s plan for peace outlined what? • His 14 points for how to solve problems peacefully Click One Time for Answer What were Germany’s underwater boats called? • U boats Click One Time for Answer What was the nickname for the American Expeditionary Force and what did they do? • Doughboys • They were American forces sent to fight in Europe during WW1 Click Two Times for Answers M-A-I-N: Which of these describes this statement: Countries decided to join together and help each other in the event they were attacked by another country. • A- alliances Click One Time for Answer When countries gain control over more and more land, what is this an example of? • Imperialism Click One Time for Answer How did the US obtain Hawaii and Alaska? How was obtaining these territories beneficial to the US? • Hawaii was annexed (taken control of) and Alaska was bought • It gave US more land and more resources Click Two Times for Answers What events led to the US becoming involved with WW1? • The sinking of the Lusitania and the loss of American citizens on it • The Zimmerman Note- would have brought the war very close to home • Sinking of merchant ships that were carrying goods/supplies • Propaganda used against our alliances; yellow journalism enraging Americans for war Click Two Times for Answers True or False The US did not join the League of Nations. • True Americans were encouraged to eat less in order to help out in the war. • True- to send food to soldiers overseas The sinking of the Lusitania was the event that made America support going to war against Germany. Hawaii was a useless, frozen wasteland until gold was discovered there. • False- Zimmerman Note • False- It was Alaska Click Four Times for Answers Do You Know? First name for World War 1 • Great War Treaty that ended the Spanish American War • Treaty of Paris Leader of AEF in Europe • General Pershing Led US forces in the Philippines during Spanish American War • General Dewey Official name for American forces in Europe • AEF- American Expeditionary Forces Click Five Times for Answers Do You Know? The nickname for the AEF • Doughboys Treaty that ended the Great War • Treaty of Versailles Burned the flesh and caused death • Poisonous gas 1st battle of the Spanish American War The 2 big giants in the newspaper industry • Manila Bay, Philippines • Hearst and Pulitzer Click Five Times for Answers Do You Know Yellow journalism Purpose of League of Nations • Exaggerated writing meant to sell more newspapers • to promote peace solutions to the world’s problems Click Two Times for Answers Why did the Lusitania receive so much attention in US newspapers? • many Americans were onboard and died when the Germans sunk the British passenger ship Click One Time for Answer Why did President Wilson redraw borders of some European countries after WW1? • He wanted borders to reflect nations of people with the same culture, religion, and language. Click One Time for Answer What was the Zimmerman note and how did it affect the United States? • It was a telegram from Germany to Mexico saying that if Mexico allied with Germany, Germany would help Mexico get back land from the United States • It was one of the reasons the US got involved in WW1- it could have brought the war “closer to home” instead of a whole ocean away Click Two Times for Answers What is the name of the organization created after WW1 to look for peaceful ways to solve world problems ? Did the USA join this organization? Why or why not? • The League of Nations • The US did not join it- we didn’t want to be involved in other nations’ problems (isolationism) Click One Time for Answer How did the US react at the war’s outbreak (when war first started) in Europe? • We wanted to remain neutral (not take sides) Click One Time for Answer (1) Civil War in Germany (2) Militaries in Europe becoming smaller (3) Alliances among different European nations (4) Isolationism among European nations Which one of these was a factor that helped “set the stage” for the outbreak of WW1? (3) Many nations were creating partnerships with each other agreeing to help out in the event of an attack Click Two Times for Answers For what 2 reasons did obtaining Alaska and Hawaii become beneficial or helpful to the US? • Both provided additional land for the US as well as resources (raw materials) that were useful Click One Time for Answer M-A-I-N: Which of these describes this statement: Ethnic groups within a country wish to establish their own political identity and independence by freeing themselves from that country’s influence. • N- nationalism Click One Time for Answer M-A-I-N: Which of these describes this statement: Many European nations did not trust their neighbors. This tension lead to an arms race. • M- militarism Click One Time for Answer Locate the following places on a map: 2 3 4 7 5 1 6 (1) China (2) Alaska (3) Spain (4) USA Click One Time for Answer (5) Cuba (6) Philippines (7) Hawaii Name 3 weapons that made a difference in WW1: • • • • Poisonous gas (and masks) Tanks Machine guns Airplanes-used for spying and for dropping bombs Click One Time for Answer