WWI
What were the long-term causes of the war?
Militarism, alliance, imperialism, nationalism
Who were the 3 progressive presidents?
Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, William Taft
What is imperialism?
The policy of extending a country's power through diplomacy or military force
What is Ellis Island?
A small island in the US harbor
Who were Anglos?
English speakers
What was the result of the victory gardens?
Tripled American food shipments to allies
What is prohibition?
Ban on alcohol
Which president is associated with the Open Door Policy?
President McKinley
What are examples of push factors?
War, overpopulation
Who was the original leader of the Mormons?
Joseph Smith
What date did the war end?
November 11, 1918
What was the triple wall of privilege?
Trusts, tariffs, and high finance
What are the 3 motives for imperialism?
Economic competition, political/military competition, the belief in cultural superiority
What are tenements?
Dark and crowded multi-family homes
What is manifest destiny?
The belief that the United States was to expand to the Pacific Ocean and into Mexican and Native American territory
What did rats feed on?
Dead bodies
Why did mine workers go on strike in 1902?
They were refused better wages and shorter hours
Why did the Boxer Rebellion happen?
The Boxers were upset about people colonizing their country
What 2 exams did immigrants at Ellis Island have to take?
Medical exam, civil exam
Which treaty gave Texas its independence?
The Treaty of Velasco
How much land did Germany lose in the Treaty of Versailles?
13%
What were the 3 C's?
Conservation of natural resources, control of corporations, and consumer protection
what happened to Cuba after the Spanish-American War?
They gained independence
Why were skyscrapers created?
Land was limited and too expensive
How long is the Santa Fe trail?
780 miles