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The Spanish-American War was about...
America wanted to take Cuba, and Spain refused. After many events happened, such as the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine and the De Lome Letter, America declared war on Spain.
The first attempt of the assassination of Franz Ferdinand was...
The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand was at first a failed attempt. Franz Ferdinand was on a tour with his wife, when a man threw a bomb and missed, injuring people in the car behind Franz Ferdinand and his wife.
Who was William Randolph Hearst and who was his biggest rival?
William Randolph Hearst was a yellow journalist who owned the nation's largest newspaper chain, Hearst Communications (New York Journal). His biggest rival was Joseph Pulitzer, another yellow journalist.
What was the De Lome Letter?
The De Lome Letter was a letter written by the Spanish ambassador to the U.S. and was not supposed to be seen by anyone, but was stolen and given to a newspaper company, who published it causing an uproar.
What is Nationalism, and why was it a cause of WWI?
Nationalism is strong devotion to one's own country and was a cause of WWI because many people who lived in Austria-Hungary wanted to be citizens of Serbia, causing some conflict.
What group of soldiers did Theodore Roosevelt lead and what battle are they (inaccurately) most known for?
Theodore Roosevelt led the Rough Riders, and they are most known for the capture of San Juan Hill, which they did not actually capture but took the credit from the Buffalo Soldiers.
If the U.S.S. Maine never blew up, how would the U.S. be different?
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The U.S. might not have been at war with Spain, and so we might be more or less powerful. We also might not be a world power.
What is militarism, and why was it a cause of WWI?
Militarism is the belief that a country should have a strong military and be prepared to use it aggressively if needed for defense or to promote national interest, and this became a cause of WWI.
The muckraker who exposed the horrific and unsanitary meat packing industry in Chicago
Upton Sinclair
What is progressivism?
Progressivism is
What is imperialism, and why was it a cause of WWI?
Imperialism is the desire to expand and extend power to other countries, and this became a cause of WWI because of all the countries' hunger for power.
Who was General Valeriano "The Butcher" Weyler?
General Valeriano "The Butcher" Weyler was a Spanish General who entered Cuba and rounded Cubans up, killing thousands of them.
What is populism?
Populism is
How were alliances a cause of WWI?
Alliances were a cause of WWI because by being allies they were able to back up their allied countries and so that led to more fighting and conflict.
Who was Jane Addams?
Jane Addams was an activist who founded Hull House.