Imperialism
THIS President was famous for his "Big Stick Diplomacy". This meant that he would speak softly (be cordial and respectful) but carry a big stick (not be afraid to use force to benefit the interests of the U.S.)
Who was THEODORE ROOSEVELT?
Most progressive reformers originated from THIS group (social class)
What is the MIDDLE CLASS?
In 1898, the United States sided with THIS country who was fighting for independence from Spain.
What was CUBA?
THIS is the term for a fear of communism after WWI and throughout the 1920s.
What is the RED SCARE?
THESE are the two Italian immigrants who were put on trial for robbery and murder. The case focused more on their foreign birth and political beliefs rather than evidence.
Who were SACCO AND VANZETTI?
What is the OPEN DOOR policy?
THIS act was passed in 1914 and strengthened the Sherman Anti Trust Act.
What was the CLAYTON ANTI-TRUST ACT?
THIS amendment, passed in 1898, stipulated that Cuba should be free and independent. It was largely ignored in the aftermath of America's victory.
What was the TELLER amendment?
THIS 1918 act added to the Espionage Act. It punished individuals for expressing opinions deemed hostile to the U.S. government, flag, or military.
What is the SEDITION ACT?
The Great Migration of African Americans leaving the South was directly a result of THIS.
What is LIMITED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY?
THIS was a late 19th - early 20th century cultural idea/development that led to the United States policies of expansion/imperialism.
What is CULTURAL/RACIAL SUPERIORITY as a reason to claim other territories?
THIS was the name of the theory coined by Roosevelt. He called for increased regulation of large corporations, a more active role for the president, and the extension of social justice using the power of the federal government
What was NEW NATIONALISM?
THIS was an organization founded in 1898 to oppose the annexation of the Philippines.
What is THE ANTI-IMPERIALIST LEAGUE?
THIS was the name for Wilson's "wishful thinking", unilateral foreign policy for lasting peace after WWI. It included a provision to create and be part of a League of Nations.
What was the FOURTEEN POINTS?
THIS act implemented a strict quota system for future immigration from certain countries mostly in Southern and Eastern Europe.
What is the NATIONAL ORIGINS ACT?
Industrialism, which had been established throughout the 19th century, along with THIS spurred the desires of imperialism.
What is CORPORATE CAPITALISM?
THIS is the term for the Progressive Era political and social movement whose supporters worked for the preservation of America’s wildlife and natural lands.
What is CONSERVATIONISM?
THIS President asked Congress to declare war on Spain in 1898. American support for war had increased after the reporting of yellow journalists and the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine.
Who was MCKINLEY?
What are NATIVIST ideas?
In the 1920s, America's economy became more and more dependent on ever-increasing THIS.
What is CONSUMERISM?
The Russian invasion of THIS Chinese province led the Japanese to attack the Russian fleet.
What is MANCHURIA?
THESE were used so voters could choose candidates rather than allowing political machines to do so secretly
What are DIRECT PRIMARIES?
THIS man led insurgent forces to fight back against the U.S.'s efforts to control the Philippines.
Who was EMILIO AGUINALDO?
THIS was the American rationale for entering WWI?
What is DEFEND HUMANITARIAN AND AMERICAN VALUES/PRINCIPLES?
THIS writer coined the term "Lost Generation" to describe writers and artists that were disillusioned by the consumer culture of the 1920s.
Who was GERTRUDE STEIN?