American Imperialism
This foreign policy, pursued by the U.S. throughout most of the 1800s, meant avoiding foreign alliances and steering clear of international conflicts.
What is isolationism?
Lasting from the 1890s to the 1920s, this historical era in America saw intense social and political reform focused on expanding government regulation to fix societal problems.
What is the Progressive Era?
This style of newspaper reporting used sensationalism and exaggerated claims over facts to sell copies and whip up support for war against Spain.
What is Yellow Journalism?
This fictional vampire created by Bram Stoker lives in a castle in Transylvania.
Who is Count Dracula?
What is Mr. Warren's first name?
Cameron
Key terms from this unit define this word as extreme devotion or loyalty to one’s own nation.
What is nationalism?
Public outrage over Upton Sinclair's 1905 novel The Jungle directly pushed Congress to pass this 1906 law preventing contaminated or mislabeled medications and foods.
What is the Pure Food and Drug Act?
The explosion of this American warship in Havana harbor killed over 260 sailors and convinced Americans that Spain committed sabotage.
What is the USS Maine?
In the movie Hocus Pocus, the Sanderson Sisters are a trio of resurrected witches operating in this historic Massachusetts town.
What is Salem?
How many tattoos does Mr. Warren have?
10
Social Darwinists argued that imperial expansion was justified because it brought Christianity and civilization to this type of person—defined as someone not belonging to a widely held religion.
Who/What is a heathen?
The tragic loss of 146 workers in this 1911 New York garment factory fire mobilized suffragists to argue that women needed the vote to elect building inspectors and enforce safety laws.
What is the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire?
Congress passed this resolution before war began, promising that the U.S. would help Cuba gain freedom from Spain but would not annex the island.
What is the Teller Amendment?
Pope Gregory III designated November 1st as this Christian holiday, making October 31st its "Eve."
What is All Saints' Day? (or All Hallows' Day)
How many brothers does Mr. Warren have?
2
This Hawaiian monarch was dethroned in an 1893 coup engineered by wealthy American sugar plantation owners
Who is Queen Liliuokalani?
Theodore Roosevelt's 1912 progressive campaign platform called for business regulation, workplace protections, inheritance taxes, and voting reform under this name.
What is "New Nationalism"?
Teddy Roosevelt gained national fame leading this diverse volunteer cavalry regiment during battles in Cuba.
Who are the "Rough Riders"?
This brand of chewy, fruit-flavored candy features humorous jokes printed directly onto the inner wax wrapper.
What is Laffy Taffy?
Mr. Warren's favorite video game of all time is...?
Destiny 2
This mock nickname was given to the 1867 purchase of Alaska from Russia, named after the U.S. Secretary of State who negotiated it.
What is "Seward’s Folly"?
In this 1875 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit brought by suffragists by declaring that the U.S. Constitution did not confer the right of suffrage on anyone.
What is Minor v. Happersett?
In this 1898 peace treaty, Spain agreed to free Cuba, cede Guam and Puerto Rico to the U.S., and sell the Philippines for $20 million
What is the Treaty of Paris?
Mary Shelley subtitled her 1818 monster novel with the name of this Greek titan who stole fire from the gods.
Who is Prometheus? (Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus)
Mr. Warren's favorite horror movie all time is...?
The Evil Dead