Spanish American War
How did the Spanish American War begin?
What year did it begin?
The war originated in the Cuban struggle for independence from Spain, which began in February 1895
What was, "The Jungle"?.
When was the progressive Era?
What single event started WWI? How did it end up involving all of Europe?
It began with the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria,
What did the Americans gain from the Spanish American War?
The U.S. acquired all of Spain’s former territories in the Pacific and Latin America.
What were some of the causes/concerns about the Progressive Era?
The Central Powers
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Bulgaria, and Turkey
versus
The Allied Powers
U.S., Britain, France, Russia, Belgium, Serbia, Greece, Romania, Montenegro, Portugal, Italy, and Japan
Why was the Spanish American War significant in American History?
The Spanish American war was important because, after Spain’s defeat, the U.S. acquired all of Spain’s former territories in the Pacific and Latin America, which marked the beginning of U.S. imperialism around the world.
Which does not belong
corruption
crime
bribery
injustice
limit
limit
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
The official policy of isolationism especially withr regard to European affairs.
In the book, "The Jungle", what happen to the workers who fell into the containers full of lard?
Their bodies melted and were sold off as cooking oil.
What was the U.S.S Lusitania and the Zimmerman Telegram?
What were their roles in WWI?
The Lusitania was the ship that was sunk by the Germans
The Zimmerman Telegram was a letter written by Germany and sent to Mexico asking them to join the war against the Americans.
They both were factors that pushed America to war.
How did American foreign policy change between the Spanish American War and WWI?
They became less and less isolationist.
What were some of the goals of the Progressive Era?
● To limit the power of the giant companies and control the national economy
● To stop the bribery and corruption of the politicians and the political system
● to reform public policies to benefit the people
● To raise awareness of social injustices such as child labor, and the effects of illiteracy alcohol abuse and crime
● To improve the lifestyles, living and working conditions of Americans
● To establish Health and Safety codes
● To save and protect natural resources