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Which ship was attacked by German U-Boats during WW I, bringing the US closer to entering World War I?
The Lusitania
Why was there controversy over food and drug practices during the Progressive era?
Food producers used clever tricks to pass off tainted foods
What was a muckraker during the Progressive Era?
Journalists who brought attention to problems in society by writing about them
What was the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire?
A gruesome workplace disaster that led to increased safety reforms
Groups of workers that band together to negotiate better working conditions are known as:
Name two groups of Americans that would have wanted Progressive reforms?
--Factory workers
--Women who were against drinking
--People against imperialist wars and political corruption
Imperialism
Which American president promoted the concept of isolationism?
George Washington
What was the name of the Queen of Hawaii?
Liliuokalani
Name two reasons the US went to war with Spain during the Spanish-American War?
The explosion of the USS Maine
To liberate the Cuban people
Yellow journalism (exaggerated newspaper stories)
During the Spanish-American War, what was unique about the Rough Riders?
They were college athletes, cowboys, and native Americans who volunteered
Who was president of the US during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
As an acronym of the causes of WW I, what does MANIA stand for?
Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, Assassination
Which group overthrew the Russian government in 1917?
the Bolsheviks
Which country was the Zimmerman telegram sent into?
Mexico
Many Americans were in favor of expanding overseas for economic reasons. Name 3 factors used to justify American Imperialism
--The desire for raw materials
--The need for refueling stations for ships
--To open new trading markets
--To spread religion
--To "civilize" supposedly inferior people
--To "help" smaller nations gain independence
Name 3 reasons the US wanted Hawaii
Sugarcane
The planters requested it
It served as a fueling station for ships
What was the peace treaty that officially ended WW I and how did it punish Germany?
the Treaty of Versailles--took away much but not all of their military, required billions in reparations payments, and required them to take the blame for the war
In WW I, the assassination of the Archduke is an example of which cause of the war: (hint: think MANIA)
Nationalism
Name 2 things that Progressive reformers wanted to do in society