作者：Keanna Albright 1 月以前
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WW1/Imperialism
The early 20th century saw the United States grappling with its role on the global stage. Different forms of diplomacy, such as Dollar Diplomacy and Moral Diplomacy, were employed to expand U.
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WW1/Imperialism Imperialism Diplomacy Big Stick Diplomacy - To talk nice to other countries but remind them you are a big power - ROOSEVELT Moral diplomacy - To act kind to countries in order to force democracy onto them. WILSON Dollar Diplomacy - US would lend money to other territories and as a return they would support the US. TAFT Spanish American war Philipeans were insurrected as a result Panama Canal being built was a result Annexation of Hawaii was a result Cuba's fight for independence major cause Arguments US rejects league of nations making it less powerful Non-interventionist - The belief that US should not be involved in foreign affairs Interventionist - The belief that US should be involved in foreign affairs Yellow Journalism - this would focus on the headlines and bad things furthering imperialism Nationalism - The desire to spread American democratic and moral ideals Raw materials - the desire for raw materials and new markets WW1 Wilson's 14 points President Wilson's outline for how to end WW1 that would prevent it from happening again The homefront Opposition by conscientious objectors
Men who refused to be drafted Voluntary rationing - people volunteer to decrease the food they eat in US
Schenck v. United States decides the Espionage Act is constitutional
committee of public relations - created to support US in WW1 and spread info Woodrow wilson Women and minorities take over factory and nursing jobs to support New Technology Tanks - created a new way for people to get across the battle field and avoid gun fire Submarines - were able to get into small spaces that other big ships could not and take big ships down Planes - could carry tons of bombs to be dropped on the enemy or on enemy's planes Trench Warfare Attacks would be launched from trench to trench Combat heavily used to protect yourself from fire by digging a ditch and setting base there. Important people and groups Avin C. York - the most decorated soldier in WW1 Harlem Hellfighters - US regiment that fought for france army John J. Pershing - lead US army and reorganized to end the war Herbert Hoover - was the head of US relief administration American entry in war Zimmerman telegraph was intercepted calling the president of the US weak and alliance against US US wanted everyone to force democracy onto others USS Maine explosion was blamed on spain Reasons for US neutrality Economic gain - by staying out US could be an allied and central power President Wilson's stance to stay out of the war Isolationism - the belief that we should focus on domestic issues Causes Imperialism - created competition between countries for influence and territory Nationalism- The belief that your country is the best and others should be like yours increased tension Militarism - It was largely sought after to have a big military. This made the war far worse Alliances - There were alliances between major countries with a lot of power. This increased tension
