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Who won the Presidential Election of 1912?
Woodrow Wilson
What type of tax is paid on the money a person earns in a year?
Income Tax
With what country did the United States' Open Door Policy impact trade?
China
What resulted from the 16th Amendment to the Constitution?
Federal income tax
What was the name of Theodore Roosevelt’s regiment of soldiers?
Rough Riders
What is aid or support given to a someone when he cannot work because of sickness or injury?
Workmen's Compensation
In 1867, what did many Americans mockingly describe as a wasteful “folly” or mistake?
The purchase of Alaska from Russia
What is the claim that the US could intervene in other counties in the Western Hemisphere to keep peace and defend our interests?
Roosevelt Corollary
What President was assassinated in 1901, making Theodore Roosevelt the new President?
William McKinley
What term describes publishing sensational, exaggerated and often inaccurate news stories to increase readership and sales?
Yellow Journalism
What was the rallying cry contributing to America declaring war on Spain?
Remember the Maine
DOUBLE HISTORDY
After the Spanish-American war, which country won independence through the peace treaty with Spain?
Who was the Progressive or Bull Moose Party candidate for President in 1912?
Theodore Roosevelt
What movement focused on improving conditions in American life, especially for the common man?
Progressivism
DOUBLE HISTORDY
What was President Theodore Roosevelt’s “Big Stick Policy”? Give an example to explain.
How did yellow journalism contribute to U.S. involvement in Cuba’s fight for independence?
The exaggerated news reports of the real persecution of the Cuban people by Spain created sympathy for Cuba.
Who was the commander of the US Navy in the Pacific during the Spanish-American War?
George Dewey
What was the political movement started by manual laborers and farmers in response to the power of industry and big businesses?
Populism
How did the Hawaiian Islands become parts of the United States?
The United States annexed Hawaii or took the land as its territory.
What is a graduated income tax? Give an example to explain your answer.
A graduated income tax means the more money a person makes the higher percentage tax they pay. For example, a Elon Musk pays a higher tax rate than Mr. Stohlman.