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Imperialism and WWI Study Guide
Due: Wednesday, February 29th (day of the test)
Chapter 7: Becoming a World Power (p.262-283)
Key Term
Imperialism
(Definition and
3 causes of imperialism)
Why did the United States
overthrow Queen
Liliuokalani in Hawaii?
Cuban Rebellion
Why were the Cuban
people rebelling against
the Spanish?
Yellow Journalism
How did yellow journalism
increase support for the
war?
USS Maine
How did the explosion of
the USS Maine change
President McKinley’s
decision to go to war?
Rough Riders
Platt Amendment
Foraker Act
Definition and Significance
Ch. 7: Becoming a World Power (p.262-283)
Essential Questions: Use evidence from your textbook and other handouts to support your answers. Remember,
this is not a time to simply redefine the key terms, nor is this a time to answer the question in general terms.
These short answers should showcase your knowledge of the material AND your ability to connect these ideas.
1) What makes a country powerful? Think about how the United States had changed from 1800-1900. Why was
the United States ready to become an imperial power during the late 1800s.
2) What happened when the United States annexed the Philippines? Describe the rebellion led by Emilio
Aguinaldo, as well as how the Filipinos felt about American control in the Philippines.
Chapter 9: World War I and Its Aftermath (p.320-353)
Key Term
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Triple Entente
Triple Alliance
The Sinking of the Lusitania
Zimmermann Telegram
War Industries Board
Definition and Significance
National War Labor Board
Key Term
Women in WWI
(Industry and in the military)
African Americans in WWI
“Great Migration”
Trench Warfare
No-Man’s Land
New Technology
(see the blue box across the
bottom of p.338-339)
Armistice
Treaty of Versailles
Fourteen Points
League of Nations
Definition and Significance
Reparations
Ch. 9: World War I and Its Aftermath
Essential Questions: Use evidence from your textbook and other handouts to support your answers. Remember,
this is not a time to simply redefine the key terms, nor is this a time to answer the question in general terms.
These short answers should showcase your knowledge of the material AND your ability to connect these ideas.
1) When is conflict necessary? When is it necessary to intervene in conflict? (Think about how Wilson wanted
to stay neutral. What events made him change his mind?)
2) How did WWI change America in terms of its economy, society and the military? Provide specific examples.
3) Explain how the United States’ decision to enter the war changed the outcome of WWI.
4) Describe Wilson’s vision for peace after the conclusion of WWI? Why did several American senators oppose
Wilson’s plan?