Imperialism
We should always associate the sinking of the US War Ship Maine with this war.
US war with Spain
These were the two main reasons the US entered WWI.
Zimmermann Telegram and sinking of the Lusitania
The system of checks and balances means . . .
Each branch of government has specific powers / jobs.
This is STEP 1 to tackling a short-answer Q.
Read and annotate the question.
This was the only clue left behind when the Roanoke Colony mysteriously vanished.
Croaton carved into a tree
In the years leading into the 1900s (so, the late 1800s), the US us entered a period that could be refered to as this.
Imperialism or overseas expansion
Treaty of Versailles
While the President may negotiate a treaty, this body of government must formally approve, or ratify, it.
Congress
This is STEP 2 to tackling a short-answer Q.
Read and annotate the text or document.
This U.S. president was a skilled saxophone player and even performed on live TV. He was also referred to as the "Rock and Roll President."
Bill Clinton
US actions in HI and the Philippians, the Spanish-American War, the Roosevelt Corollary, and the Panama Canal all demonstrate this.
The US embraced imperialism.
The Treaty of Versailles was unpopular with the German people because . . .
It blamed them for the War and made Germany pay reparations.
The US ultimately refused to ratify the Treaty of Versaille because . . .
This is STEP 3 to tackling a short-answer Q.
Using the annotated portions of the text/document, formulate an answer in your own words.
Benjamin Franklin originally wanted this bird to be the national bird, not the bald eagle.
Turkey
Imperialism is know as . . .
A policy of extending a country's power, often to other territories overseas.
This was the main goal of Woodrow Wilson's 14 points.
To promote global peace and/or to prevent future wars (League).
Considering the historical context in the Party Watchfires Burn Outside the White House image, why do you believe the protesters are upset?
Wilson is focusing all his attention on spreading peace, freedom, democracy overseas while here in the US women can't even vote.
When you are in the process of writing your answer, you should always begin by . . .
Restating the question.
In which state is there a law that states that it is illegal for a pawnbroker to accept an artificial limb (arm, leg) or a wheelchair as payment.
Delaware
The USS Maine was destroyed in this year (give or take two years).
1898
This was ONE compromise Wilson had to make regarding the Treaty of Versailles.
Punitive measures on Germany, League, etc.
Considering the Party Watchfires Burn Outside the White House image, what section of the Bill of Rights protects the actions taking place?
First Amendment right to assemble/protest
The Regents Exam is 37 questions long. The writing portion (short answers, essays, etc.) takes up this percent of the exam? Give or take 5%
Roughly 25% of the exam is written.
Which Native American nation originally inhabited the area around Mount Morris, NY?
Seneca