These men are the two American leaders known for expanding the United States of America's power across the world.
William McKinley & Teddy Roosevelt
After being processed in Ellis Islands, people headed to the United States to do this.
To join their families.
Families might have moved to the American West during the early 20th century to do this.
Purchase cheap land.
The United States gained these three territories at the end of the Spanish American War.
Guam, Puerto Rico, Philippines
People immigrated to America in the late 1900's for this reason.
People wanted the possibility of success and freedom that came from living in a young, growing country.
This canal was used to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, making it easier to trade with countries and do business.
The Panama Canal.
This line allowed workers to be able to specialize in creating a specific part for the automobile, which sped up car manufacturing.
Assembly line.
Ranchers could charge higher prices for their cattle if they were transported by this from Kansas to the East Coast.
Railroad.
During the early 20th century, many regions of the United States experienced major changes in their economies and in their populations because of this.
A decrease in agricultural opportunities and an increase in industrial opportunities in the United States.