1. What are the four main causes of World War I? Give an example for each as to why it was a cause.
Nationalism-Many ethnic groups wanted there nations to become independent and looked at bigger nations for protection.
Imperialism-empires slowly extending their economical and political control over the world. Germany was competing with France and Great Britain for colonies.
Militarism-Because of nationalism and imperialism more military spending.
Formation of a system of alliances- the allies provided international security becuase nations were reluctlant to disturb the balance of powers.
2. How did the June 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand become the spark for WWI?
This became the spark for WWI because nothing had happened before this and then a member austira-hungary. Also, it was an excuse for Austria-Hungary to fight.
3. What happened within the first few months of fighting?
60,000 casualties alone on the first day, many people were dieing. More and more areas were becoming invloved with the war also.
4. Generally, why did the United States want to stay out of the war?
The war was not threaten american property or lives.
5. Specifically, Why did the following groups of Americans tend to oppose U.S. participation in the war? Naturalized citizens; socialists; pacifists; parents.
Pacifists thought U.S should set a example of peace, parents did not want their children to go to war and experience the warfare, socialists criticized the war as a capitalist and imperialistic struggle, naturalized citizens followed the war closely becuase they still had ties from the nations they had emigrated from.
6. How did Germany respond to the British naval blockade of Germany’s ports? What was the U.S. response?
Germany was not happy with Britian becuase they were blocking food and fertilization and they responded with a counterblockade by U-Boats. The U.S protested becuase two of their men had been drownded by the U-Boats.
7. What forced the United States into the war?
What forced the United States into the war was to ensure allied repayment of debts to the united states and to prevent the Germans from threatening u.s shipping. Also, since the Germans ignored wilsons call for peace, that meant the United States had to go to war.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
America as a World Power
1. What role did President Roosevelt play in ending the Russo-Japanese War?
President Roosevelt played a big role in ending the Russo-japanese war because he ended the war by making a peace treaty.
2. What events led to the building of the Panama Canal? What happened regarding Columbia? (Be specific)
Many people thought having a canal that crossed through Central America would be good for ships cutting across and it would reduce time. Columbia owned the panama canal so the US had to pay 10 million plus a annual rent of 250,000.
3. What did the Roosevelt Corollary state?
The Corollary stated that " the united states would now use force to protect its economical interest in latin america."
4. How did Taft use Dollar Diplomacy to enforce the Roosevelt Corollary on Nicaragua? (Be specfic)
Taft used Dollar Diplomacy to enforce the Roosevelt Corollary because the dollar diplomacy was a policy that guaranteed loans made to foreign countries.
5. Why did Woodrow Wilson invade Mexico?
Woodrow Wilson invaded Mexico because Huerta's officers arrested a group of American sailors in Tampico. Wilson found this as a good excuse and invaded.
6. What were three major foriegn policy goals achieved by the United States in the early 20th century. Be sure to provide an example or two of each.
Three major foreign policy goals achieved by the United States in the early 20th century was..
President Roosevelt played a big role in ending the Russo-japanese war because he ended the war by making a peace treaty.
2. What events led to the building of the Panama Canal? What happened regarding Columbia? (Be specific)
Many people thought having a canal that crossed through Central America would be good for ships cutting across and it would reduce time. Columbia owned the panama canal so the US had to pay 10 million plus a annual rent of 250,000.
3. What did the Roosevelt Corollary state?
The Corollary stated that " the united states would now use force to protect its economical interest in latin america."
4. How did Taft use Dollar Diplomacy to enforce the Roosevelt Corollary on Nicaragua? (Be specfic)
Taft used Dollar Diplomacy to enforce the Roosevelt Corollary because the dollar diplomacy was a policy that guaranteed loans made to foreign countries.
5. Why did Woodrow Wilson invade Mexico?
Woodrow Wilson invaded Mexico because Huerta's officers arrested a group of American sailors in Tampico. Wilson found this as a good excuse and invaded.
6. What were three major foriegn policy goals achieved by the United States in the early 20th century. Be sure to provide an example or two of each.
Three major foreign policy goals achieved by the United States in the early 20th century was..
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Imperialism's Bitter Fruit
1. a. After the Spanish were forced out of the Philippines, why did fighting break out between American and Filipino forces?
-After the Spanish were forced out of the Phillippines, fighting broke out between American and Filipino forces becuase U.S troops had orders to establish control over the island and the Filipinos thought that they would have independence. They were fighting for their independence.
b. How was this a different kind of warfare for American forces?
This was a different kind of warfare for American forces becuase U.S. soldiers faced a quick- striking guerilla attack instead of confrontation by an organized army. War rules used by Western nations were ignored and both sides tortured and executed prisoners and commited other atrocities. The Filipino insurgents also blended very well into the civilian population. U.S. commanders routinely punished random civilians in reponse to attacks by Filipino guerillas.
2. Why were many African-Americans strong critics of the war against Filipino nationalists?
The military was racist towards the Filipinos. They refereed to them as "niggers". Black soldiers were also treated the same way as the filipinos.Filipinos kept this to their advantages and adressed the situations.
3. Explain two reasons why the United States lost some of its enthusiasm for imperialism in the early 1900s.
a.American scholars warned imperialism increases war and conflict around the world.
b.The American public became apathedic towards the issue and teddy roosevelt also stated that he didnt think we were ready to take on the burden of another empire.
4. What were the positive effects of American occupation in Puerto Rico and Cuba?
American technology and administrative expertise contibuted to rapid development on the islands. Roads and telegraph lines were built, finances reorganized, schools opened, sanitation improved, and yellow fever stamped out.
5. After the Spanish-American War, the United States insisted that Cuba only receive independence after agreeing to several limitations set forth in the Platt Amendment. Four restrictions on Cuban independence set forth in the Platt Amendment were:
a.gave the United Sates a right to oversee the Cuban economy
b.excercise veto power over cuban foreign policy
c.intervane whenever necessary "for the protection of life, property, and individual liberty."
d.Allowed to build naval bases on tghe southeastern tip of the island at Guantanomo Bay.
Was the United States justified in making these demands? Explain your reasoning.
I dont believe the United States was justified in making these demands beause they said this is what the cubans had to pay for ending U.S Military occupations on their island and also United States said after the Spanish left America they would not control their island and they did.
6. Do you believe the United States was imperialist? Why or why not?
I do believe the United States was imperialistic. They were taking over Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Hawiia, and the Phillipines. Taking over these nations showed that united states wanted to expand which goes against what was wanted in the past. They were taking other peoples freedom even though united states is all about freedom.
-After the Spanish were forced out of the Phillippines, fighting broke out between American and Filipino forces becuase U.S troops had orders to establish control over the island and the Filipinos thought that they would have independence. They were fighting for their independence.
b. How was this a different kind of warfare for American forces?
This was a different kind of warfare for American forces becuase U.S. soldiers faced a quick- striking guerilla attack instead of confrontation by an organized army. War rules used by Western nations were ignored and both sides tortured and executed prisoners and commited other atrocities. The Filipino insurgents also blended very well into the civilian population. U.S. commanders routinely punished random civilians in reponse to attacks by Filipino guerillas.
2. Why were many African-Americans strong critics of the war against Filipino nationalists?
The military was racist towards the Filipinos. They refereed to them as "niggers". Black soldiers were also treated the same way as the filipinos.Filipinos kept this to their advantages and adressed the situations.
3. Explain two reasons why the United States lost some of its enthusiasm for imperialism in the early 1900s.
a.American scholars warned imperialism increases war and conflict around the world.
b.The American public became apathedic towards the issue and teddy roosevelt also stated that he didnt think we were ready to take on the burden of another empire.
4. What were the positive effects of American occupation in Puerto Rico and Cuba?
American technology and administrative expertise contibuted to rapid development on the islands. Roads and telegraph lines were built, finances reorganized, schools opened, sanitation improved, and yellow fever stamped out.
5. After the Spanish-American War, the United States insisted that Cuba only receive independence after agreeing to several limitations set forth in the Platt Amendment. Four restrictions on Cuban independence set forth in the Platt Amendment were:
a.gave the United Sates a right to oversee the Cuban economy
b.excercise veto power over cuban foreign policy
c.intervane whenever necessary "for the protection of life, property, and individual liberty."
d.Allowed to build naval bases on tghe southeastern tip of the island at Guantanomo Bay.
Was the United States justified in making these demands? Explain your reasoning.
I dont believe the United States was justified in making these demands beause they said this is what the cubans had to pay for ending U.S Military occupations on their island and also United States said after the Spanish left America they would not control their island and they did.
6. Do you believe the United States was imperialist? Why or why not?
I do believe the United States was imperialistic. They were taking over Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Hawiia, and the Phillipines. Taking over these nations showed that united states wanted to expand which goes against what was wanted in the past. They were taking other peoples freedom even though united states is all about freedom.
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