foreign policy
what is imperialism?
when a country extends its power by controlling other lands and countries.
why did immigrants come to the u.s. in the late 1800's and late 1900's?
they came for jobs, freedom, and to live in better conditions.
why did workers form labor unions?
workers formed unions to fight for better pay, safer conditions, and shorter hours
how did westward expansion affect native Americans?
they were forced off their land and lost their traditional way of life
it was a movement to fix social, political, and economic problems
why did the United States want more influence in other countries?
the u.s. wanted new markets, access to resources, and more global power.
what problems did immigrants often face when arriving in the u.s.?
discrimination, low paying jobs, and poor living conditions.
what were common problems faced by factory workers?
long hours, low wages, and unsafe working conditions
what were reservations?
reservations were areas of land where native Americans were forced to live
why did progressive want government reform?
they wanted to reduce corruption and make the government more fair
what is the main goal of U.S. foreign policy in the early 1900's?
the main goal was to protect U.S. economic interests and increase america's influence around the world.
what is nativism?
nativism is the belief that native-born americans are better than immigrants
what is socialism?
socialism is the idea that industries should be owned or controlled by the government or workers
what was the goal of assimilation policies?
the goal was to make native Americans adopt American culture
how did progressive reforms help workers?
they improved working conditions and limited child labor
why was having a strong army important to America?
it helped protect trade routes and showed military strength.
how did immigration affect American cities?
cities grew quickly and became more diverse
why did socialism appeal to some workers?
it promised fairness and better treatment for workers
how did boarding schools affect native American children?
what role did the journalists play in progressive reforms?
they exposed problems like corruption and unsafe workplaces
why did the United States believe it needed to be involved in world affairs during the early 1900s?
the U.S believed involvement would protect its interests, keep peace, and help it grow as a world power
why did the government start limiting immigration?
some Americans feared that job competition and culture would change
how did strikes help workers?
why were native American cultures threatened?
government policies tried to make their traditions and identity be fully gone
why were progressive reforms important?
they improved quality of life and made society more fair