The American Empire
One of the main justifications of American imperialism was White _____? (Starts with S)
What is Supremacy?
This doctrine would allow America to take the role of Latin America's protector.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
Political reforms during this time included direct senate elections, the secret ballot, and the 19th amendment which granted this group of people's right to vote.
Who are women?
This industry increased the use of oil and electricity and affected parts of daily life like commuting, shopping, and social interactions.
What is/are automobiles? (Or the automobile industries?)
On December 7th, 1941, this attack led to America entering WWII.
What is Pearl Harbor? (Where/when are also accepted)
The United States joined France, Britain, Japan, Germany, and this Eurasian rival that caused "Seward's Folly"
Where is Russia? (Who/What is also accepted)
The country that had a boundary dispute with Great Britain and led to American and Britain becoming friends instead of rivals.
Where is Venezuela? (What/Who works too)
By 1910, all states had adapted this anonymous form of voting for it's ballot elections.
What is the secret ballot?
This man helped to perfect the modern factory and assembly line techniques.
Who is Henry Ford?
Following WWI, The Great Migration led to over a million of this group of peoples fleeing to the North.
Who are African Americans?
A philosophy of intense nationalism and domination of other countries.
What is Jingoism?
Considered a "Splendid little war," The Spanish American war started with the explosion of this American warship.
What is the USS Maine?
This still existing organization worked towards rights for colored people across America.
What is the NAACP?
Social welfare programs such as the FERA, the PWA, and this financial program for retired individuals were enacted as a part of The New Deal.
What is Social Security?
America stated this naval violation from Germany as the primary reason for entering into WWI
What is unrestricted submarine warfare?
The author of The Influence of Sea Power Upon History and advocate for US naval domination
Who is Alfred Thayer Mahan?
This amendment led to the US overtaking Cuba as their protectorate.
What is the Platt Amendment?
This important suffragist was crucial in earning women the right to vote.
Who is Carrie Chapman Catt?
Several acts like the Wagner Act and the ___ ___ ___ Act guaranteed rights to join unions and set a minimum wage of 40 cents per hour respectively.
What is the Fair Labor Standards Act?
During WWII, this group of American immigrants faced severe discrimination and were placed into internment camps.
Who are Japanese-Americans?
The queen with a hard to pronounce name from which Americans helped overthrow.
Who is Queen Liliuokalani?
Insurrections in the Philippines were fought for three years by America and were led by this Filipino nationalist.
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?
What is "The Jungle"?
The Great Depression led rise to organized crime and individuals like Al Capone based on the prohibition of alcohol from this amendment.
What is the 18th amendment?
This particular march by WWI veterans led to a decline in President Hoover's popularity and violent clashes with police forces.
What is the Bonus March?