Progressive Era (20)
What amendment was passed that guaranteed women's suffrage?
Nineteenth Amendment
(suffrage means right to vote)
What did the United States hope to achieve through expansionism?
-additional lands and resources
What contributed to the enormous loss of life during World War I (WWI)?
the use of new weapons
What were the names for the opposing European alliances during WWI?
Allied Forces (Rusia, Serbia, France, United Kingdom, United States)
Central Powers (Austria-Hungary and Germany)
The Populist Party was organized in 1892 by leaders of the Famers' Alliances that supported reforms like an eight-hour workday and government-owned railroads.
What did the battle cry "Remember the Maine!" mean ? It preceded (was before) which event?
-It was to remember the navy war ship the U.S.S. Maine
-It happened before the Spanish-American War
How did the rise of nationalism contribute to the growing unrest before the start of World War I?
Countries wanted to get rid of their foreign rulers. They didn't want to be controlled by other countries anymore.
How did the United States gain the trust of the people of Cuba, Philippines, and Panama?
-Promised to help them gain their independence (Cuba and Philippines from Spain; Panama from Columbia)
What were some major issues that people wanted to reform at the turn of the century (late 1800s-early 1900s)?
-working conditions
-child labor
-treatment of African Americans
-Women's ability to vote
-big businesses controlling politics
-environmental lands being used for lumber and mining
Which two countries were originally controlled by Spain?
Cuba and the Philipines
He was an isolationist. He believed that the U.S. should stay out of other country's issues and remain neutral.
What ended WWI and what happened?
Treaty of Versailles (Jan. 18, 1919)
-Representatives from dozens of countries attended. German representatives weren't allowed to speak. The treaty forced Germany to get rid of its armed forces, give up colonies, and surrender territory in Europe. Germany also had to pay money to make up for damages during the war.
What group was created to help provide equal rights and opportunities for all African Americans?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Which country won independence through a peace treaty with Spain?
Cuba
What specific event lead to World War I (WWI) and why?
The assissination of archduke Franz Ferdinand and has wife by a Serbian nationalist. Austria-Hungary blamed Serbia and demanded they give up their independence. Serbia refused and European countries took sides.
How did President Wilson increase support for WWI?
He used propaganda like films, posters, books to promote the war.
Short answer review:
How did the progressives improve life in the United States? Describe two specific examples and why they were important.
-Choose two issues from this era (working conditions, environmental, suffrage, treatment of African Americans, etc.). Explain what the problems were.
-Then, explain the person/people that helped make them better and how they did it.
-Explain why the changes were important
(For help with the people, play the Kahoot game and/or use the summary in the textbook on page 407)
Which group gained the most from the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914?
-U.S. shipping lines because ships had a direct connection to the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They didn't have to go all the way around anymore.
What caused the U.S. to join World War I (WWI)?
Germany torpedoed three U.S merchant ships, killing many Americans.
Short Answer Review: Should U.S. actions in world affairs around the turn of the 20th century be praised or condemned? Use two specific examples to support your claim.
Events you could discuss:
-Spanish-American War (for Cuba) aka the "Splendid Little War" (415-417)
-Philippines (418-419)
-Panama Canal (420-421)
-U.S. Involvement in WWI (425-430)
You will need to choose TWO of these events. Give specific examples from the event explaining what should be praised or condemned.