American Imperialism
This term describes the policy of extending a nation’s power over other lands.
What is imperialism?
This movement aimed to address social problems caused by industrialization and urbanization.
What is the Progressive movement?
The U.S. entered World War I in 1917 after Germany decided to send this communication signal.
What is the Zimmerman Telegram?
This new form of music, originating from African American communities, became wildly popular in the 1920s.
What is jazz?
The rise of this secret society during the 1920s reflected a reaction against immigration and social change.
What is the Ku Klux Klan?
The U.S. declared war on this country in 1898, leading to territorial acquisitions.
What is Spain?
This amendment, ratified in 1913, allowed for the direct election of U.S. Senators.
What is the 17th Amendment?
President Wilson's plan for postwar peace was known as this.
What are the Fourteen Points?
This period saw a flourishing of African American culture in literature, music, and art.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
This amendment prohibited the sale, production, and transportation of alcohol.
What is the 18th Amendment?
The U.S. gained control of this Pacific Island chain following the overthrow of Queen Liliʻuokalani.
What is Hawaii?
This U.S. president was known for his "Square Deal" and trust-busting policies.
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
This 1919 treaty officially ended World War I and imposed harsh penalties on Germany.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
This term refers to the fear of communist influence in the U.S. during the early 1920s.
What is the First Red Scare?
The economic policies of this Republican president emphasized business deregulation and tax cuts in the 1920s.
Who is Calvin Coolidge?
This policy, announced by Secretary of State John Hay, aimed to ensure equal trading rights in China.
What is the Open Door Policy?
This amendment granted women the right to vote in 1920.
What is the 19th Amendment?
The sinking of this British passenger ship by a German U-boat in 1915 killed 128 Americans and increased tensions between the U.S. and Germany.
What is the Lusitania?
Albert Einstein’s theory, which redefined space, time, and gravity, not only revolutionized physics but also influenced Modernist thinkers, artists, and writers by challenging traditional perceptions of reality.
What is the Theory of Relativity?
This major scandal during Warren G. Harding’s presidency involved the illegal leasing of oil reserves to private companies.
What is the Teapot Dome Scandal?
This rebellion in China sought to remove foreign influence but was ultimately crushed by an international force.
What is the Boxer Rebellion?
This muckraker wrote The Jungle, exposing the unsanitary conditions of the meatpacking industry.
Who is Upton Sinclair?
This 1917 Supreme Court case upheld the Espionage Act, ruling that speech creating a "clear and present danger" was not protected under the First Amendment.
What is Schenck v. United States?
This innovative business strategy, pioneered in the 1920s, allowed Americans to purchase goods like automobiles, radios, and household appliances by making small payments over time, fueling mass consumption but also contributing to economic instability.
What is installment buying (or buying on credit)?
This controversial 1921 and 1924 legislation restricted immigration, particularly from Southern and Eastern Europe.
What are the Emergency Quota Act and National Origins Act? (Johnson-Reed Act)