US History: Unit 4 American Imperialism & WWI
Part A: The Roots of Imperialism (Chapter 7 pg. 167-178)
ID-Sigs:
1. Imperialism
3. Monroe Doctrine
2. Mahanism
4. Yellow Press
Reading Questions:
1. According to the chart on page 168; what were the four rationales for American Imperialism?
2. Explain how economics influenced American Imperialism.
3. What territories were acquired by the United States under Secretaries Seward & Blaine?
4. What were the arguments in favor of annexing Hawaii?
5. Why did the United States get involved in Cuba?
6. In what ways did the Spanish American War contribute to the development of American Imperialism?
Part B: The United States in East Asia and Latin America (Chapter 7 pg. 178-186)
ID-Sigs:
1. Spheres of influence
3. Gentlemen’s Agreement
5. Roosevelt Corollary
2. Open Door
4. Platt Amendment
6. Dollar Diplomacy
Reading Questions:
1. What caused the Filipino-American War & how did it end?
2. Who wanted President McKinley to initiate the “Open Door Policy” in East Asia and for what purpose?
3. Discuss the condition of Puerto Rico under American occupation.
4. Summarize the process in which the U.S. gained control of the Panama Canal Zone.
5. What was President Wilson’s attitude toward American influence in the Caribbean?
6. Identify the places in which America intervened during President Wilson’s administration.
Part C: Waging Neutrality (pg. 191-201)
ID-Sigs:
1. Sussex Pledge
3. Liberty Bonds
5. Espionage Act
2. War Industries Board (WIB)
4. Committee on Public Information
Reading Questions:
1. What factors led to America’s support of Great Britain over Germany?
2. How did the war help the American economy?
3. What were the problems associated with unrestricted submarine warfare used by Germany?
4. Summarize the arguments against American preparedness for war.
5. Identify the developments that shifted public opinion in America towards war.
6. What methods did the U.S. government use to win American popular support for the war?
Part D: WWI – Waging War & Peace Abroad (pg. 203-211)
ID-Sigs:
1. Selective Service Act of 1917 3. League of Nations
2. Treaty of Versailles
4. Reservationists
Reading Questions:
1. Into what three groups are Wilson’s Fourteen Points divided?
2. In what ways did Wilson weaken his position even before he left for peace conference in France?
3. Identify the arguments against ratification of Versailles treaty.
4. In what ways did the end of the war hurt the American economy?
5. What was the Red Scare?