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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
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How did yellow journalism help
contribute to the start of the
Spanish-American War?
• It angered public opinion in America
against Spain
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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
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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
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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
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List the main members of the
Allied Powers:
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Britain
Russia
Italy
France
Eventually USA
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List the Central Powers:
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Bulgaria
Austria – Hungary
Germany
Ottoman Empire
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What were some weapons that
made a difference in WW1?
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Airplanes became a weapon (dropped bombs)
Poisonous gas
Tanks
U-boats
Machine guns
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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
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What happened as a result of
the US entering WW1?
• Allied powers gained a military advantage
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In order to build the Panama Canal,
what did the US have to do?
• US helped Panama gain independence
from Colombia
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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)
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Which territories gained after the
Spanish American War are still US
properties/territories today?
• Guam and Puerto Rico
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What was sent to Havana Cuba by
President McKinley that was victim
to an explosion?
• US battleship Maine
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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
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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
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Which groups of Americans gained
control of the land and trade in
Hawaii?
• Missionaries and sugar planters
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Eight Native Americans from what
tribe helped send secret messages
during WW1?
• Choctaw
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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
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What is the area between two
fighting sides filled with barbed
wires and land mines called?
• No man’s land
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When nations are competing to
have better weaponry, this is an
example of what?
• Militarism – an arms race
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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
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What was the spark that started
WW1
• Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated
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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
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President Wilson’s plan for
peace outlined what?
• His 14 points for how to solve problems
peacefully
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What were Germany’s
underwater boats called?
• U boats
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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
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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
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When countries gain control over
more and more land, what is this
an example of?
• Imperialism
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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How did the US react at the war’s
outbreak (when war first started) in
Europe?
• We wanted to remain neutral (not take
sides)
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(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
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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
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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
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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
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Locate the following places on a map:
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3
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(1) China (2) Alaska (3) Spain (4) USA
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(5) Cuba (6) Philippines (7) Hawaii
Name 3 weapons that made a
difference in WW1:
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Poisonous gas (and masks)
Tanks
Machine guns
Airplanes-used for spying and for dropping
bombs
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