Spanish American War & US Imperialism
What is one thing that came out of the treaty with Spain at the end of the Spanish-American War?
Cuba would become independent, Spain would give Puerto Rico & Guam to the U.S, and the U.S would pay $20 million to annex the Philippines
What is 1 reason the U.S joined WWI?
The Zimmerman telegram, German unrestricted submarine warfare, and to ensure the allies repay their debts
What was the main difference that caused tension between the U.S and Soviet Union?
Differing political & economic systems
What was the Great Migration?
The mass migration of Southern African Americans to the North
Overturned Plessy v Ferguson --> declared segregation unconstitutional
What did the Foraker Act do?
Denied U.S citizenship to Puerto Ricans & the president appointed their government
What did the Neutrality Acts before WWII express?
The U.S would outlaw arms, sales, or loans to nations at war
What was the Truman Doctrine?
Called for aid to Turkey & Greece to reduce the danger of communism taking over.
What was The Harlem Renaissance?
A literary and artistic movement celebrating African American culture
What did the the Civil Rights Act of 1968 do?
Banned discrimination in housing
What is 1 thing the Platt Amendment stated in the Cuban constitution?
The U.S can buy or lease land on the island for naval purposes, the U.S can intervene in Cuba to preserve independence and maintain order, and Cuba could not go into debt
What did the GI Bill of Rights do?
Provide education, loans, and training to returning veterans
What was the Marshall Plan?
Called for economic aid to all European nations that need it
What was 1 cause of the Great Depression?
Stock market crash, Growing consumer debt from the 1920’s, & Buying stocks on the margin
What happened as a result of the Freedom Riders?
The Interstate Commerce Commission banned segregation in all interstate travel facilities
What did the Roosevelt Corollary state?
If disorder occurred in Latin America, the U.S can act as a police power to protect economic interests
What was 1 effect of WWI on the U.S?
What was the purpose of NATO?
What was the first focus of the New Deal?
Reforming banks
What was the purpose of the March on Washington?
Persuade Congress to pass the Civil Rights Bill
What was the ruling of the Insular Cases?
The Constitution did not automatically apply to people in acquired territories
What does V-E Day celebrate?
The unconditional surrender of Germany in 1945
The U.S developed the policy of _____________ during the Cold War.
Containment
Name 1 specific New Deal reform.
Tennessee Valley Authority, Civilian Conservation Corps, Workers Progress Administration, etc.
What caused the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Rosa Parks refusal to give up her seat on the bus