7.1 - 7.2
What is imperialism?
A process where a more powerful territory takes over and controls a smaller, weaker, one for its resources.
Which 4 diplomacy's were talked about in Unit 3?
1. Big stick Diplomacy
2. Open door Diplomacy
3. Dollar Diplomacy
4. Moral Diplomacy
What were the main causes of WWl
1.Militarism
2. Alliances
3. Imperialism
4. Nationalism
Immediately after WWl the U.S. fell into a recession. Did it last long? What happened during this period?
1. There was an outbreak of the Spanish flu. (> 500,00 deaths)
2. The job market was unclear
3. There was much overproduction during the war which left a need for many jobs afterwards.
However the U.S. fully recovered by 1922 and became the #1 industrial manufacturer in the world.
What were causes of the great depression?
1. Uneven distribution of income.
2. Stock market speculation/ buying on margin
3. Excessive credit on consumer goods
4. Overproduction of consumer goods
5. Weak farm economy
6. Poor governmental leadership
7. Global economic issues and more
How did the U.S. get Alaska?
It was sold to them by the Russians for $7.2 million.
What is "Big Stick Diplomacy?"
to use the threat of force to support peaceful negotiations -"Speak softly but carry a big stick."
What was the Zimmerman Telegram?
German message to Mexico that was intercepted and published. Germany promised the land stolen from Mexicans if they invaded America and kept them from joining the war.
The 20's weren't great for everyone, specifically farmers. What were some of the hardships they faced?
1. Better technology dropped crop prices
2. Progressiveness died out and was replaced by laissez - faire economics
3. There was limited government oversight
What did the Great depression bring about?
1. U.S. income being cut by 50%
2. 13 million unemployed
3. Poverty and homelessness - Shantytowns/Hooverviles
What were some of the justification of imperialism?
1. Competition among other countries
2. social Darwinism
3. Religion/Belief the Anglo-Saxon was the superior race
4. Economic opportunities
What was one legacy of U.S. imperialism?
1. The U.S. established itself as a global superpower.
2. The reputation of the U.S. declined in Latin America and Asia.
3. The U.S. because deeply invested in international politics.
4. The U.S. is no longer an isolationist nation.
The 14 points promoted globalization, free trade, end of imperialism, reduced militaries and the league of nations. They were proposed to prevent other wars of this scale.
why was the Scopes "Monkey" Trial important?
It was a clash between scientific modernism and religious fundamentalism, debating which should be taught in schools, i.e. future generations.
Why was President Hoover blamed for the Great depression?
1. Strong believer of Laissez - faire till the end of his term and even after.
2. Believed the economy would fix itself
3. Didn't do much to help.
What is jingoism?
Intense form of nationalism which calls for aggressive foreign policy.
What was the progressive era?
An era of business expansion and a response to the gilded age.
What was the selective servant act?
Instituted the draft of white men between the ages of 21 - 30.
What were the quota acts and why were they put in palce?
The quota acts limited the amount of immigrants, 357,000 per country, allowed into the U.S. This was brought about due to the rise of nationalism.
What was the "New Deal" and what types of policies fell under it?
The Roosevelt rejected lassiex - faire and believed government spending will jump start the economy.
The 3 R's:
Relief for the jobless
Recovery for businesses and the economy
Reforms to prevent future depressions
What was the main cause of the Spanish-American war.
The sinking of the U.S. warship: The USS Main.
Who were the progressives?
1. The Middle class
2. Urban citizens
3. White people
4. Protestants (very religious)
5. The well educated
Did the U.S. accept the treaty of Versailles? Did that decision have any effect?
The U.S. rejected the treat of Versailles which was a significant cause of WWll.
What did the extreme nationalism bring?
1. Anti-Italian discrimination
2. The Ku Klux Klan
3. Race riots
What did FDR do during the first 100 days?
Gave a bank holiday - All banks were closed and determined whether they can survive or not.
21st amendment - Repealed prohibition and the 18th amendment for money.
Fireside chats - Directly communicated with the American people as a way to reassure them.