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Progressive Reform
Spanish American War
World War 1
Political Cartoons
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What does it mean to reform?
To change something for the better, or to improve
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Who was Jose Marti?
One of the heroes of the Cuban independence movement. When economic conditions worsened in 1895 in Cuba, he returned to Cuba to lead people in a new revolt.
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Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip, of the Serbian nationalist group.
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What is a political cartoon?
Cartoon that makes a point about a political issue or event.
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True or False Sufferagets were only women.
False
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What is the Spoils System?
Rewarding political supports with jobs and favors
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What yaer did the Spanish American War take place?
1898
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What actions did Austria-Hungry take after Franz Ferdinand's assassination?
Austria-Hungary blamed the Serbian government for the assassination and moved to crush the Serbian nationalist movement.
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What topics do political cartoons address?
Economics, politics, social issues/events, prominent individuals
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Why did John Hay call the Spanish American War "a splendid little war?"
The Spanish American War lasted 4 months and there were about 400 Americans killed
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What is a political machine?
Organizations linked to political parties. It controlled government jobs.
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What did Remember The Mame mean?
Rallying cry from the Americans so they could get revenge on Spain after Spain blew up the Mame battleship.
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What is the purpose of the alliance system?
The purpose of the alliance system was for one country to work with another country, so they can have a bigger side.
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What are five methods that cartoonists use?
Symbolism, exaggeration, labeling, analogy and irony
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Who was Francis Willard?
Born September 28th, 1839, she was the head of Womens Christian Temperance Union. She lead a campaign educate the public to stop alcohol abuse, violence, poverty and unemployment. She turned the WCTU into a powerful organization. She died on February 18th, 1898 at the age of 58.
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What year did Congress pass the 17th Amendment?
1912
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What is a protectorate?
A country that is technically independent but under the control of another country.
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What is nationalism and how did it start the war?
One country thinks of themselves as the best and wants other countries to think the same way. It started the war by causing tension between countries or groups that didn't want to be included.
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What is Irony?
The different between the way things are versus what they should be. Example: "As clear as mud."
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What was the Federal Reserve Act?
The act that regulated banking
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Why did reformers want to lower tariffs?
Higher tariffs led to higher prices.
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Why did the Filipino rebels help the United States fight against Spain?
The Filipinos have struggled many years under Spain's control and the US fought Spain. Therefore, both the US and Filipinos had problems with Spain.
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What did both side realized after the Battle Of The Marne? How long did it last?
Germany and France realized that neither side could win this battle. It lasted from September 5th to September 12th of 1914.
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What is analogy?
An analogy is a comparison between two unlike thing that share some characteristics. By comparing a complex issue or situation with a more familiar one, cartoonists can help their readers understand it more clearly. Example: "A complicated situation being compared to a well known book, event, movie or myth.
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What did the 16th Amendment do to the US?
The 16th Amendment gave Congress the power to tax peoples incomes, generating renevue for the federal government.