Imperialism
How did U.S. imperialism differ from European imperialism during the same period?
European imperialism focused on long-term colonization and resource extractio and US imperialism focused on economic control, military influence, and indirect governance
What were the main reasons the United States entered World War I
The U.S. entered the war because of unrestricted German submarine warfare ,the Zimmermann Telegram and economic ties to the Allies.
What were the main goals of the Progressive Movement
The Progressive Movement aimed to address political corruption, improve working conditions, regulate big business, expand democracy, and promote social justice
What were the main causes of the Great Depression
Bank failure/ market crash
What event led the United States to officially enter World War II
Pearl Harbor Bombing
What are the lasting effects of U.S. imperialism on modern international relations
Many former territories still have close political and economic ties to the U.S.
How did the United States initially respond to World War 1
The U.S. remained neutral from 1914 to 1917 then got involved
How did muckrakers influence public opinion and government reforms during the Progressive Era
Muckrakers were investigative journalists who exposed corruption and social injustices
How did the Great Depression affect American society
High unemployment poor conditions
How did the U.S. mobilize its economy for war
Converted industries to war production
What impact did U.S. imperialism have on the cultures and governments of the territories it controlled
U.S. rule disrupted local governance, imposed American-style education and legal systems and suppressed nationalist movements
What impact did the U.S. entry into the war have on the conflict
The U.S. provided troops, financial aid, and supplies
How did the role of women change in the 1920s
Women gained more independence
Why did some people oppose the New Deal
Conservatives thought it gave too much power to the government
What role did women play in the American war effort
They took mens jobs and rationed
How did anti-imperialist movements in the United States challenge the policies of the government?
The formation of the Anti-Imperialist League
What was the significance of the Selective Service Act of 1917
It established a military draft
How did mass production and consumerism change American life during the 1920s
Henry Ford’s assembly line made cars affordable, leading to urbanization and suburban growth
What was the impact of the Wagner Act
Workers right to union
How were Japanese Americans affected by World War II
They faced a lot of bias from fear
How did the Spanish-American War contribute to the rise of American imperialism
The war resulted in the U.S. gaining territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
What were the economic effects of World War I on the United States
The war boosted the U.S. economy, making it a global financial power
What was the Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement in the 1920s
What were President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s main strategies for combating the Great Depression
Relief, recovery, and reform
What was the significance of the D-Day invasion
Led to the liberty of France