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What event in 1898 led to the Spanish-American War?
What event in 1898 led to the Spanish-American War?
What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
What was a major cause of World War I?
What was a major cause of World War I?
Which alliance did the United States initially join in World War I?
Which alliance did the United States initially join in World War I?
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What was the initial stance of the United States at the outbreak of World War I?
What was the initial stance of the United States at the outbreak of World War I?
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What was NOT a direct cause of the United States' entry into World War I?
What was NOT a direct cause of the United States' entry into World War I?
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What was the outcome of the Spanish-American War in terms of U.S. territories?
What was the outcome of the Spanish-American War in terms of U.S. territories?
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What was the name of the alliance formed by France, Russia, and Britain to counterbalance the growing power of Germany?
What was the name of the alliance formed by France, Russia, and Britain to counterbalance the growing power of Germany?
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What was the underlying sentiment that contributed to the tensions between European powers before WWI?
What was the underlying sentiment that contributed to the tensions between European powers before WWI?
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Which of the following countries eventually joined the Allies in World War I?
Which of the following countries eventually joined the Allies in World War I?
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What was the spark that led to the outbreak of World War I?
What was the spark that led to the outbreak of World War I?
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What was the name of the ship sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, killing over 1,000 civilians, including 128 Americans?
What was the name of the ship sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, killing over 1,000 civilians, including 128 Americans?
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What was the main goal of the League of Nations established by the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the main goal of the League of Nations established by the Treaty of Versailles?
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What was the name of the telegram that attempted to persuade Mexico to declare war on the U.S. in 1917?
What was the name of the telegram that attempted to persuade Mexico to declare war on the U.S. in 1917?
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What was one of the harsh penalties imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?
What was one of the harsh penalties imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?
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What event marked the official entry of the U.S. into WWI?
What event marked the official entry of the U.S. into WWI?
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Study Notes
Spanish-American War
- Fought between the United States and Spain in 1898
- Causes:
- Cuban independence movement against Spanish rule
- Sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor, blamed on Spain
- Outcomes:
- U.S. gained control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
- Emergence of the United States as a global power
- Beginning of American imperialism
Monroe Doctrine
- Announced by President James Monroe in 1823
- Stated that the Western Hemisphere was closed to further European colonization
- Warning to European powers to not intervene in the Americas
- Established the United States as the protector of the Americas
- Marked the beginning of American expansionism and imperialism
Causes of WWI
- Nationalism: competition for colonies and territories
- Imperialism: competition for resources and markets
- Militarism: buildup of military forces and alliances
- Alliance system: complex network of entangling alliances
Triple Entente vs Allies
- Triple Entente: France, Russia, and Britain
- Allies: United States, France, Britain, and Russia (after 1917)
- Original alliance system: complex network of entangling alliances
- Shift in alliances after Russia's withdrawal and U.S. entry into the war
U.S. Entry to WWI
- Initial neutrality: U.S. attempted to maintain neutrality
- Causes of U.S. entry:
- Sinking of the Lusitania and other passenger ships by German U-boats
- Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare
- Zimmermann Telegram: Germany's attempt to ally with Mexico against the U.S.
Treaty of Versailles
- Signed on June 28, 1919
- Imposed harsh penalties on Germany, including:
- Reparations: massive war debt repayment
- Territorial losses: loss of colonies and territory
- Military restrictions: limitations on German military size and capabilities
- Established the League of Nations: precursor to the United Nations
- Failed to prevent the rise of Nazi Germany and the outbreak of WWII
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Test your knowledge of the events leading up to World War I, including the Spanish-American War, the Monroe Doctrine, and the complex alliances that led to the Great War. Learn about the causes of US entry into the war and the Treaty of Versailles.
