Quiz
Format: Multiple Choice and Short Answer (1)
Moral Diplomacy – what it is, who said this
Examples of imperialism – Spanish American War,Boxer Rebellion, etc
Dollar Diplomacy
Roosevelt Corollary
American-Filipino War – what happened
Motivations for Imperialism
Cuban Revolution
Land America acquired
Review
“Big Stick” Diplomacy: “Speak softly and carry a big stick”
Examples: Panama Canal, Roosevelt Corollary
Dollar Diplomacy: investment and success of Americanbusiness should determine our foreign policy
Example: Open Door Policy in China
Moral Diplomacy: foreign policy should allow for principles ofjustice and liberty to carry throughout the world
Examples: U.S. involvement in Mexico, U.S. involvement inWorld War I
MILITARISM
ALLIANCES
IMPERIALISM
NATIONALISM
The Causes of World War IM.A.I.N.
Militarism
Militarism: the process of countries preparing themselves for war.Includes
New military technology
Increasing numbers of weapons
Increasing number of soldiers enlisted
In the early 1900s, European countries were increasing their militaryspending because of competition
1910-1914 Increase inDefense Expenditures
France
10%
Britain
13%
Russia
39%
Germany
73%
Alliances
Alliance: an agreement of friendship or support between two countries
In the early 1900s, many European nations formed alliances to protectthemselves
Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Triple Entente: United Kingdom, France, and Russia
Imperialism
Imperialism: the process bywhich European nationsincreased their influence andcontrol over people andterritory in Africa and Asia
Imperialism increased tensionbetween European countriesbecause they were competingover markets and naturalresources
Nationalism
Nationalism: overwhelming pride for one’s country ornation
Nationalism increased tension between Europeancountries because of competition for power. Eachcountry believed they were the BEST
America’s Early Role in the War
Woodrow Wilson tookan official stance ofneutrality
While officially neutral, theUnited States was offeringarms and loans to theAllied nations (Britain,France, and Russia)
Election of 1916 –with the war raging inEurope, PresidentWilson runs forreelection
Slogan: “he kept us outof war”
Wilson wins
Alliance SystemAlliance System
Allies (Triple Entente) –France, Great Britain,Russia
Central Powers (TripleAlliance) – Germany,Austrian Empire, OttomanEmpire
Later Japan, Italy, and U.S.enter, they remain neutralat the start of the war
Selective Service Act of1917 – WWI military draft
Reasons America Joins the War
1. Unrestricted submarineWarfare: Germany attacked everyshipping vessel made people angrybecause of the Sussex Pledge
Promise made by Germany to torpedoarmed merchant ships, but not passengerships without warning
Sinking of the Lusitania commercial ship, 114 Americancivilians died
2. Zimmermann Letter messagefrom Germany asking Mexico tobecome allies if the US entered the war
Continued attacks on passenger shipsand Zimmerman note led Wilson toask to go to war.
Stated, “We need to make theworld safe for democracy.”
What is necessary to win a war?4 M’s
Money
Men
Munitions
Morale
