7.2
This is the policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Imperialism
The United States' move toward expansionist policies disregards the warnings given in this speech at the beginning of their time as an independent nation.
George Washington's Farewell Address
These presidents are remembered for their government and business reforms during the Progressive Era. (3 options)
Teddy Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Woodrow Wilson
The sinking of the Lusitania threatened the United States motivation to maintain this and not get involved in WWI
Neutrality/Isolationism
This agreement demanded reparations from Germany by stripping them of all their colonies, forcing them to admit guilt for the war, and pay a large sum to Great Britain and France. Some historians argue that the severity of the agreement created the foothold necessary for the starting of WWII.
Treaty of Versailles
In spite of President Grover Cleveland's efforts to block its annexation, the United States eventually gave in to expansionism and added this land.
Hawaii
This one actually belongs in 7.5, but I ran out of space...
He led the Reservationist Faction that would accept the agreement at the end of WWI if some reservations were added to it.
Henry Cabot Lodge
These journalists aimed to bring to light the injustices and poor conditions rampant in big cities and big business.
Muckrakers
In a power move gone wrong, this German message to Mexico was intercepted by Great Britain and shown to the United States, becoming one of the main causes of their entry into WWI
Zimmerman Telegram
These people advocated for the limiting of immigration, fearing increased competition for jobs
Nativists
Alfred Thayer Mahan
These nations were acquired at the resolution of the Spanish-American War.
Puerto Rico & Guam
(Will accept the Philippines)
Most labor unions were fighting for issues under one of these two categories, which they believed would improve work conditions and quality of life.
Wages
Safety
Even though the idea for it was originally brought up by President Wilson, the United States never joined.
League of Nations
This court case upheld the Espionage Act stating that free speech could be limited if it represented a "clear and present" danger to public safety.
Schenck v. United States
Derisive name for the buying of Alaska.
Seward's Folly
John Hay presented this in order to deal with the "spheres of influence" coming in and starting to dominate trade in China
Open Door Policy
Eugene V. Debs, who used to lead a railway union, was one of this party's founders, advocating for public ownership of utilities, minimum wage laws, and pensions for employees
Socialist Party
These three concepts allowed for the broadening US citizen's political power by giving them more say in legislature and representatives.
Initiative
Referendum
Recall
This unit, commanded by General John J. Pershing, was used to fill any gaps left by French and British forces
American Expeditionary Force
Former U.S. Secretary of State who tried to aid Woodrow Wilson in his efforts to respect other nation's rights and the spread of democracy.
William Jennings Bryan
To show just how great the U.S. naval power was to Japan and other nations, Teddy Roosevelt sent battleships on an around-the-world cruise, an effort that was given this nickname
Great White Fleet
The ratification of this amendment required all U.S. senators to be elected by popular vote, thus increasing the general public's political power.
17th Amendment
This senator, a dedicated pacifist, voted against the United States' entry into WWI at President Wilson's special session. He also was responsible for the introduction of a direct primary.
Robert La Follette
This man was placed in charged of the Food Administration during WWI and achieved his goal of increasing the amount of food available to the military
Herbert Hoover