Vocabulary
the protection and wise use of natural resources
conservation
During the Progressive Era many black Americans were treated unfairly by the _______________ laws.
Jim Crow
The government breaking up business trusts or monopolies is called ___________________
trust busting
The Anti-Imperialist League was formed in 1898 to oppose the annexation of _______________
a. Guam
b. Puerto Rico
c. Philippines
d. Santiago
c. Philippines
The Panama Canal opened in 1914 and connected the Caribbean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean
False - Pacific
to add an area to an existing country
annex
___________________ passed a reform for a new amendment that gave the power of electing governors to the people.
Woodrow Wilson
_________________ is of, or pertaining to, trade.
Americans trapped the Spanish fleet in the harbor of ______________ during the Spanish-American War.
a. Puerto Rico
b. Cuba
c. Santiago
d. Guam
c. Santiago
The biggest debatable issue for the election of 1898 was free silver.
True
the execution of a strategy to illegally seize political power in a sudden way
coup
The Rough Riders were a group of men led by ______________________ in the Spanish-American war.
Theodore Roosevelt
What is a way for a specified number of voters in a state to propose laws by putting them on the ballot?
Initiative
As a result of the Spanish-American War, the United States gained ____________________
a. Cuba
b. Puerto Rico
c. Guam
d. Mexico
a, b, and c
Socialism believes major industries should be owned by individuals.
False - Government
the means of removing an elected official from office by popular vote
recall
________________________ fought for black American equality in the early Progressive Era. He was born a slave and worked hard for his education.
Booker T. Washington
What was bought for 20 million dollars by the US?
Philippines
Which events led to the Spanish-American War?
a. Mexico invaded Texas
b. USS Maine exploded in Cuba
c. de Lome' insulted McKinley
d. Congress declared US should help Cuba
b, c, and d
The Rough Riders were led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Civil War.
False - Spanish-American
the submission of a measure or statute by the legislature to the people to vote on
referendum
A Progressive teacher that wanted better educated Americans. He opposed religious teaching in schools.
John Dewey
Sensationalized news reporting aimed at attracting readers rather than reporting the truth is called __________________.
yellow journalism
What is the name of Mrs. Scoggins's dog?
a. Champ
b. Charlie
c. Copper
d. Chief
c. Copper
The result of the Spanish-American War was that the United States gained Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
True