26 Questions
What was the main reason for the annexation of Alaska and Hawaii?
To strengthen the United States' strategic position and economic opportunities
What role did Admiral Mahan play in influencing American expansion?
Advocated for a larger navy with ports around the world to strengthen the US
How did the annexation of Alaska contribute to American interests?
It ended Russian involvement in North America and provided strategic advantages
What was a significant benefit of Hawaii's annexation for the US?
Strategic location with good harbors to supply the navy and economic benefits from sugar production
What impact did British, French, and German colonization efforts have on American expansion?
They heightened concerns about other nations' activities, contributing to American interest in acquiring new territories.
What was one of the concerns that contributed to the nation's interest in acquiring Alaska and Hawaii as new territories?
Worry about other nations' colonization efforts in Africa and Asia
What was a key factor contributing to America's desire for a larger navy with ports around the world?
Influence from Admiral Mahan's book "The Influence of Sea Power"
How did Hawaii contribute economically to the United States after its annexation?
By producing a significant amount of sugar controlled by American planters
What was one significant advantage of Alaska's annexation for America?
It provided another point from where it could attack Canada if war ever happened.
What was one reason cited for annexing Alaska as part of "manifest destiny"?
To end Russian involvement in North America.
Which foreign policy aimed to end US control of the Philippines and avoid US intervention in Mexico?
Wilson's foreign policy
Who established the Committee on Public Information to build support for the war and enacted laws like the Sedition Act and Espionage Act?
Wilson
Which event led to reduced freedoms and a divided public opinion in the US?
US participation in World War I
Who focused on encouraging private American investment in other countries as part of their foreign policy?
Taft
Who extended the Monroe Doctrine, mediated in international conflicts, and sent the Great White Fleet to showcase US power?
Roosevelt
Which president's foreign policy aimed to create peace in the world through his 14 points?
Wilson
Which US president intervened in Panama and was a rival of Woodrow Wilson?
Theodore Roosevelt
What was the nickname for US soldiers who fought in World War I?
Doughboys
Who was the US president during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
What were the raids by US Government Agents to arrest and deport foreign radicals called?
Palmer Raids
'Red Summer' of 1919 was characterized by?
Racial tensions and violence
What did Harding's 'normalcy' cover according to Harding's belief?
A return to normal
What was the Teapot Dome scandal associated with?
Bribery involving naval oil reserves during the Harding administration.
What was the movement of African Americans from the south to the north looking for better job opportunities called?
Great Migration
What led to cultural changes such as the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s?
The Great Migration of African Americans from the south to the north.
Which amendment gave women the right to vote in 1920?
19th Amendment
Study Notes
US Foreign Policy and World War I
- The US gained Puerto Rico, Guam, and influence over Cuba and the Philippines as a result of the war with Spain
- The war with Spain led to the death of many American troops and tensions with other nations and inhabitants of acquired territories
- Roosevelt extended the Monroe Doctrine, mediated in international conflicts, and sent the Great White Fleet to showcase US power
- Taft's foreign policy focused on encouraging private American investment in other countries
- Wilson's foreign policy aimed to end US control of the Philippines and avoid US intervention in Mexico
- Wilson established the Committee on Public Information to build support for the war and enacted laws like the Sedition Act and Espionage Act
- US participation in World War I led to reduced freedoms and a divided public opinion
- Wilson's 14 points helped structure the Treaty Of Versailles and aimed to create peace in the world
- The Treaty of Versailles was rejected by the Senate, leading to the US not joining Wilson's League of Nations
- The US became more engaged with the world during this era, expanding its navy, annexing territories, and participating in World War I
- Many Americans supported the expansion of US power, while others opposed imperialism or preferred isolationism
- The US transitioned from enthusiasm for foreign adventures to cynicism, but had become a world power
Test your knowledge of the US foreign policy during and after World War I, including the acquisition of territories, diplomatic efforts, and public opinion.
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