Imperialism and WWI Questions:

Period 1:
Define the Monroe Doctrine. Name 2 ways it either hurt or helped America.
What were causes of WWI?
What is the difference between colonialism and imperialism?
In what ways did militarism help cause WWI?
How did/does imperialism impact the way countries interact with each other?
What effects did the Zeppelin attacks and the submarine warfare have on WWI?
How did imperialism help to cause WWI?
What is the Venezuelan Crisis and why is it important?
What lead to Germanys defeat in WWI? List at least 3 contributing factors and explain.
Out of the MINT reasons for WWI, which one in your opinion was the most critical for the
start of the war?
What is total war? Why was it declared in WWI? Do you think total war should be allowed?
What are the causes of imperialism?
Who was a part of the Triple Entente? Why did each country join WWI?
In your opinion, what would have happened if Wilson hadnt asked Congress to go to war?
What could have been done to Germany to prevent WWII?
Why was the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand the start to WWI?
If the Archduke Ferdinand hadnt been shot, would WWI have started?
Do you think Venezuela took advantage of the Monroe doctrine? Why or Why not? Cite
examples.
Would you have wanted to live under Franz Ferdinand? Why or Why not?
What impact did the Roosevelt Corollary have on US foreign policy?
In your opinion, what were the most important points of Wilsons 14 points? Cite.
In your opinion, if all of Wilsons 14 points had been ratified at Paris, would we have been
able to prevent WWII?

Period 2:
What are the causes of imperialism? Discuss.
What events lead to WWI? Cite at least 2.
Name one of the alliances in WWI and why those countries allied with one another.
Why did Germany want other countries to get involved in WWI?
Do you think Americas reaction to the Zimmerman telegram was justified? Why or why
not?
Would imperialism be considered morally okay today? Why or why not?
In your opinion, did Wilson make the right choice staying out of the war so long?
Why was Archduke Ferdinands death so pivotal to WWI? Explain the chain react it set off.
What is No Mans Land? How did it come about and in your opinion was it an effect
strategy? Why?
How did imperialism help to cause WWI? Cite at least 2 countries as examples.
In your opinion, what was accomplished in WWI? Cite at least 2 examples.
Describe the situation a soldier faced in WWI. Discuss whether you think a draft is moral.
Do you think WWI could have been prevented?
How did alliances force countries into WWI? Do you think they would have stayed out
otherwise?
Do you think it is right to take over a weaker nation? Why or why not?
Ethiopia fought back against Italian imperialism. Do you think they were stronger than
Italy at the time?
What is the difference between imperialism and colonialism? Discuss.
How did WWI become a total war? Do you agree with total war? Why or why not?
Do you think Venezuela relied too heavily on the Monroe doctrine? Why or why not? Cite.
Why did Germany try to end the war quickly? What could Germany have done better?
What caused the US to go to war and how did that impact their intentions in the war?
What impact did the Roosevelt Corollary have on US foreign policy?
Why didnt Africans fight back more against imperialism? Should they have?
In your opinion, what were the most important points of Wilsons 14 points? Cite

In your opinion, if all of Wilsons points had been ratified at Paris could we have stopped
WWII?