Imperialism
What is imperialism?
Extending a country's economic, social, political power through diplomacy or military force
What event caused the U.S. to go to war with Spain?
The explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor.
What does "progressive" mean in politics?
A movement aimed at making social and political changes to improve society. (reform)
Who are muckrakers, and what did they do?
Journalists who exposed corruption and social issues to the public.
What does "recall" mean in politics?
A procedure that allows voters to remove an elected official from office before their term ends.
Why did the US want to expand its power in the late 1800s? (imperialism)
to gain land, natural resources, and markets for trade; to control strategic military locations
Name two places the U.S. got after the Spanish-American War.
Cuba, Guam and Puerto Rico (also the Philippines)
What did the 19th Amendment accomplish?
It granted women the right to vote.
What did Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" reveal?
The unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry.
What was the goal of the Federal Trade Commission during the Progressive Era?
To prevent unfair business practices and protect consumers.
What was the Kanagawa Treaty?
A treaty that opened Japan to trade with the US in 1854
Who was a key leader in the Battle of San Juan Hill?
Theodore Roosevelt
Name one Progressive Amendment and explain what it did.
16th - income tax
17th - direct election of senators
18th - Prohibition of alcohol
19th - women's suffrage
Which muckraker wrote about tenement living conditions?
Jacob Riis, How the Other Half Lives
How did the 16th Amendment change taxes for Americans?
It allowed the federal government to collect income tax based on earnings.
What does "Seward's Folly" refer to, and why is it called that?
the purchase of Alaska from Russia, called a folly because many thought it was a bad deal, but it turned out to be beneficial
How did yellow journalism help start the war?
It exaggerated reports of Spanish atrocities against Cubans to provoke public support for war.
How did Theodore Roosevelt's Square Deal help people?
It aimed to ensure fairness and protect the interests of workers and consumers.
How did Ida Tarbell's work affect Standard Oil?
Her investigations led to public outrage and the breakup of Standard Oil's monopoly.
Why was the Panama Canal important for trade?
It connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, making shipping faster and more efficient.
How did the U.S. take control of Hawaii?
annexation in 1898, a territory of US in 1900, statehood in 1959
Why was the explosion of the USS Maine important?
It was used as a rallying cry for war against Spain, leading to U.S. involvement in the conflict.
Which trusts did Roosevelt and Taft "break"?
Roosevelt: Northern Securities Trust (railroads)
Taft: Standard Oil
What is yellow journalism, and how does it connect to muckraking?
Yellow journalism is sensationalist reporting that exaggerates the truth; it is similar to muckraking in that both aim to expose issues and influence public opinion.
What was the women's suffrage movement?
Progressive Era movement that supported women's right to vote, which culminated in the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote.