What role did european colonies gathered as a part of imperialism, play in World War 1?

What was different about warfare in the early 1800s and early 1900s?

The platt amendment of 1901 forbade cuba from entering into any treaties that would allow undue foreign involvement in cuban affairs. this law was passed after the spanish-american war to make sure that european nations weren’t going to get involved with cuba. 1, why might the platt amendment be considered ironic? 2, what reasons would the united states have for not wanting european influence in cuba?

Giving into indirect pressure to change your behavior or thoughts is called?