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3. Topic 1: 200 • Question: • Stated that if Cuba gained its independence from Spain, America would leave them alone • Teller Amendment Back

4. Topic 1: 400 • Question: • Leader of a Filipino rebel group who helped aid America to defeat the Spanish • Answer • Emilio Aguinaldo Back

5. Topic 1: 600 • Question: • The American strategy to defeat the Spanish in Cuba included capturing this city • Answer • Santiago Back

6. Topic 1: 800 • Question: • Letter written by a Spanish minister to the U.S. in which he criticized Pres. McKinley • Answer • De Lome Letter Back

7. Topic 1: 1000 • Question: • After the Spanish were defeated, this limited Cuba’s ability to sign treaties with other countries • Answer • Platt Amendment Back

8. Topic 2: 200 • Question: • This treaty ended WWI • Answer • The Treaty of Versailles Back

9. Topic 2: 400 • Question: • A plan developed by Germany in order to prevent Germany from having to fight a war on two separate front • Answer • Schlieffen Plan Back

10. Topic 2: 600 • Question: • The Allied Powers consisted of these countries in WWI • England, France, Russia, Italy, & the U.S. Back

11. Topic 2: 800 • Question: • The Central Powers included these countries • Answer • Germany, Austria-Hungary, & the Ottoman Empire Back

12. Topic 2: 1000 • Question: • The organization formed at the Paris Peace Conference whose aim would be to settle international disputes and to prevent war in the future • Answer • League of Nations Back

13. Topic 3: 200 • Question: • Experienced African American soldiers who helped to capture Santiago in the Span-Am War • Answer • Buffalo Soldiers Back

14. Topic 3: 400 • Question: • Experienced group of cavalrymen, organized by T. Roosevelt, who helped to capture Santiago during the Span-Am War • Answer • Rough Riders Back

15. Topic 3: 600 • Question: • A secret society of Hawaiian plantation owners who wanted to overthrow the monarchy and establish a democracy • Answer • Hawaiian League Back

16. Topic 3: 800 • Question: • Envisioned a “fair and just” peace treaty to end WWI, as outlined in his Fourteen Points • Answer • Pres. Woodrow Wilson Back

17. Topic 3: 1000 • Question: • Publisher of the New York Journal • Answer • William R. Hearst Back

18. Topic 4: 200 • Question: • Established very high taxes on Americans in an effort to raise money for the war • Answer • War Revenue Act Back

19. Topic 4: 400 • Question: • Asked for equal trading rights in China • Answer • Open Door Policy Back

20. Topic 4: 600 • Question: • Punished Americans who aided the enemy or refused military service • Answer • Espionage Act Back

21. Topic 4: 800 • Question: • Required men between the ages of 21 and 30 register for military duty • Answer • Selective Service Act Back

22. Topic 4: 1000 • Question: • Made it illegal for Americans to criticize their government • Answer • Sedition Act Back

23. Topic 5: 200 • Question: • a type of journalism that downplays legitimate news in favor of eye-catching, sensational headlines that sell more newspapers • Answer • Yellow Journalism Back

24. Topic 5: 400 • Question: • Extending a nation’s power overseas • Answer: • Imperialism Back

25. Topic 5: 600 • Question: • The policy of not getting involved in a foreign country’s affairs • Answer • Isolationism Back

26. Topic 5: 800 • Question: • The policy of building up one’s military • Answer • Militarism Back

27. Topic 5: 1000 • Question: • A strong love for one’s country • Answer • Nationalism Back

28. Bonus Question: 5000 pts. • Question: This group was responsible for the Communist Revolution in Russia • Answer: • The Bolsheviks Back

29. Daily Double The Winner Of The Last Round Write Down How Much Money You Are Willing To Risk If You get the Question write you win that money If you get it wrong you Loss the money!

30. Daily Double The Winner Of The Last Round Write Down How Much Money You Are Willing To Risk If You get the Question write you win that money If you get it wrong you Loss the money!