Imperialism
This was an extension of the Monroe Doctrine that gave the United States the right to intervene in the affairs of Latin American countries, especially if they were economically unstable.
Roosevelt Corollary
This international organization was the 14th point of Wilson's plan. It was formed after World War I to ensure the security and peace for all its members, but the US never joined.
League of Nations
The famous type of music that blended both European and African styles of music. It was appreciated by both whites and African Americans
Jazz
This was the fear of communism that spread after the Russian Revolution made Russia communist. It led to immigration restriction in the US
Red Scare
This was a political and economic system that believes in government ownership and distribution of property and resources to ensure that everyone in society is equal, rather than having private ownership of resources and social classes
Communism
This event in 1899 showed that the Philippines did not want to belong to the US Empire and were willing to rebel for their freedom.
Philippine American War
This term refers to a country not taking sides in a conflict or dispute
Neutrality
This was a time period that celebrated African American culture in the US, and many African American authors, musicians, and artists became famous for their talents.
Harlem Renaissance
This is a manufacturing technique that uses the assembly line to make a large quantity of goods. This decreases the price of those goods, thus making them more affordable for average Americans
Mass Production
This addition to the Constitution banned the production and distribution of alcohol
18th Amendment
This was President Roosevelt's method for foreign policy. It promoted the United States to be polite but show power through the American military
Big Stick Diplomacy
This term refers to German submarines sinking neutral ships with war goods and some with civilians. It was the major reason for US involvement in the war.
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
He was a businessman known for perfecting the assembly line in order to mass produce automobiles. As a result of his actions, the middle class could afford to buy cars.
Henry Ford
This addition to the Constitution granted women suffrage
19th Amendment
This was a conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1919 and was fought between the Allied Powers and Central Powers
World War I
This was the policy of extending a country's power and authority over other territories to control them economically and politically
Imperialism
This was Wilson's plan in 1918 that included numerous ideas to end World War I and keep peace among world powers.
Fourteen Points
A famous African American jazz musician whose talent was appreciated by both whites and African Americans
This was the product developed by Henry Ford that is known as the first affordable car for average Americans
Model-T Ford Automobile
He was the leader of the Socialist political party and was a critic of US involvement in WWI. He was sentenced to 10 years in jail for violating the Espionage Act
Eugene Debs
This conflict between the United States and Spain marked the beginning of American imperialism. Victory over the Spanish gave the United States control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
Spanish American War
He was the president of the United States during World War I. He developed the plan to negotiate peace at the end of the war
Woodrow Wilson
These types of media became popular in America and spread a national culture since people all across the nation were exposed to the same news, sporting events, films, fashion trends, and music
Radio and Movies
He was a famous African American author who confronted stereotypes through his writings and portrayed both the struggles and joy associated with growing up as an African American in the US
Langston Hughes
This man made waterway in Central America connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It allowed the United States to trade resources and transport naval ships to the Pacific quicker and more efficiently
Panama Canal
This law from 1917 stated that it was illegal to interfere with the US ability to win WWI with punishment of $10,000 fines and 20 years in jail. This law was criticized for limiting freedom of speech
Espionage Act
This was the name of the time period when alcohol was illegal
Prohibition
This term refers to 1 million African Americans moving from the South to areas in the North and West in search of better economic opportunities during WWI. It often led to race riots in the North
Great Migration