•What major event would logically fit with these events?
•I. Cuban Revolution
•II. Yellow Journalism
•III. Sinking of the USS Maine
Spanish American War
•What earlier Ideal of expansion is Imperialism Similar to?
Manifest Destiny
What was the goal of Wilson's 14 Points Plan?
To achieve lasting world peace.
What contributed to the rise of San Francisco's population between 1860- and 1900
The completion of the Transcontinental by Chinese Immigrants.
•What was the main reason for the creation of the Panama Canal?
•Allow for goods to be shipped more efficiently between the east coast and west coast
How did the Supreme Court Interpret the 1st Amendment during WWI?
The right to freedom of Speech could be limited. Espionage Act
Why was the Zimmerman Note concerning to the United States?
Germany promised Mexico Territory it lost during the Mexican-American War in exchange for an alliance between the two countries
Why did Jane Addams create the Hull House during the Progressive Era?
To provide social services to immigrants and the Urban Poor.
•Explain the foreign policy position held by President Monroe and President Theodore Roosevelt.
•European countries should not interfere in the western hemisphere.
What were the two causes of the Great Migration?
Prejudice and discrimination in the south
What event made it possible for African Americans to Join the Union Army?
Emancipation Proclamation.
Why did Ida Tarbell criticize Standard Oil Company?
The company had unethical and exploitive business practices.
•Why did the United States fight a war with the Philippines?
•The United States did not grant the Philippines independence after the Spanish-American War.
Explain the concept of Plessy v Ferguson.
Separate by Equal
1. Restricting people's ability to criticize the governments
2. made it harder for Immigrates to vote.
What caused significant opposition to the Stamp Act of 1765?
Colonist lack of representation in British Parliament
• The U.S. government's involvement in the Spanish-American war and the acquisition of Hawaii were actions taken by the government to....
•Gain overseas markets and sources of raw materials
What three events caused the U.S. to Enter WWI?
1. Zimmerman Note
2. Sinking of the Lusitania
3. Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Explain why Eugene Debs was arrested and prosecuted.
He Violated the Espionage Act, which limited freedom of speech.
What was the purpose of initiative, recall, and referendum?
Gave citizens more voice and participation in government.