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Spanish American War
The Spanish American War happened in 1898. Conflict between Spain and The United States. Intervention occured with the Cuban War of Independence. -
The Sinking of the Maine
The U.S.S. Maine had been sent to Cuba after riots broke out in Havana. It was then blown up by a mine. -
Open Door Policy
A term associated with foreign affairs that was initially used to refer the United States policy in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Policy proposed to keep China open to trade with all countires. -
Roosevelt Corollary
addition to the Monroe Doctrine. Did bu Theodore Rooselevlt in 1904 after the Venezuelan Crisis. It states that the U.S. will interfere in between Europe and Latin countries to enforce the claim upon European powers. -
Dollar Diplomacy
The effort of the United States to further its aims in Latin America and East Asia through use of economic powers and guaranteed loans to foreign countires -
The Beginning of World War 1
Once they assasinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand war broke out and the United States got in. -
Panama Canal
Was made to make trade go faster connceting the pacific ocean and the Atlantic ocean. Caused conflict between Latin countries to achieve, but got it at the end. -
German Proclamation
Water around british isles was considered war zone. whoever got near they would attack. The sinking of Lusitania by germans. -
Failure of Diplomacy
Unrestricted submarine warfare continues, Germany continues boat attacks on U.S. -
Zimmerman Telegram
British intelligence intercepts the Zimmerman Telegram which revelaed Germany's plan to ask the Mexican government to attack the U.S. in exchange for Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. -
Sussex Pledge
Was a promise made during World War I by Germany to the United States prior to the latter's entry into the war. Early in 1915, Germany had instituted a policy of unrestricted submarine warfare, allowing armed merchant ships, but not passenger ships, to be torpedoed without warning. -
Selective Service Act
The government now has the power to draft soldiers. The act required all men in the U.S. between the ages of 21 and 30 to register for military service. -
Espionage Act
Is a United States federal law passed shortly after the U.S. entry into World War I.It was intended to prohibit interference with military operations or recruitment, to prevent insubordination in the military, and to prevent the support of U.S. enemies during wartime. -
Wilsons 14 Points
President Woodrow Wilson proposed a 14-point program for world peace. These points were later taken as the basis for peace negotiations at the end of the war. -
The Battle of the Argonne Forest
Was a part of the final Allied offensive of World War I that stretched along the entire Western Front. -
The End of World War 1
World War I, also known as the First World War or the Great War, was a global war centered in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918 -
Ratification of the Treaty of Versailles
President Woodrow Wilson appears personally before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to argue in favor of its ratification of the Versailles Treaty, the peace settlement that ended the First World War. -
Acquistion of Hawaii
They wanted Hawaii to be annexed for the things it had and the good location it was and they saw good economic incomes from it. 50th state of U.S. -
Alvin York
Alvin Cullum York, known also by his rank, Sergeant York, was one of the most decorated soldiers of the United States Army in World War I
