Expansion
What was the main economic motivation for westward expansion in the late 1800s?
The search for land and resources, including gold and farming opportunities.
What is one major effect of industrialization on American cities?
Rapid urbanization as people moved to cities for factory jobs.
What was one main goal of the Progressive Movement?
To address issues of social injustice and corruption in government.
What was one reason the United States pursued imperialism in the late 19th century?
The desire for new markets for American goods.
What was one main cause of World War I?
Militarism, Allianes, Imperialism, Nationalism, Assassination
Name one significant event that contributed to the westward movement of settlers.
The Homestead Act of 1862, which granted land to settlers willing to live on and improve it.
Name one invention that significantly contributed to industrial growth in the late19th century
The telephone or the light bulb
Name a prominent leader of the Progressive Movement
Jane Addams or Theodore Roosevelt
Name a territory acquired by the United States as a result of imperialism.
Puerto Rico or the Philippines
Name the alliance that the United States joined in World War I.
The Allies or (Entente Powers)
How did the concept of Manifest Destiny influence American expansion?
It was the belief that Americans were destined to expand across the continent, justifying westward expansion.
How did labor unions respond to the challenges of industrialization?
They organized workers to fight for better wages, working conditions, and hours.
How did the Progressive Movement seek to improve labor conditions?
By advocating for laws that limited working hours and improved safety regulations.
How did the Spanish American War impact U.S. foreign policy?
It marked the U.S. as a world power with overseas territories and increased military presence.
What was the significance of the Treaty of Versailles?
It officially ended WWI and imposed heavy reparations on Germany.
What were the effects of westward expansion on Native American populations?
Many Native Americans were forcibly removed from their lands, leading to significant population decline and cultural disruption.
What role did immigration play in the industrialization of the United States?
Immigrants provided a large workforce for factories, contributing to economic growth.
What amendment granted women the rights to vote reflecting the goals of the Progressive Movement?
The 19th Amendment
What was the Open Door Policy?
A policy that aimed to ensure equal trading rights for all nations in china?
How did World War I impact the U.S. economy?
It led to economic growth due to increase production for the war effort.
Describe how the post-Reconstruction era affected regional differences in the United States.
The South faced economic challenges and social changes, leading to a distinct regional identity compared to the rapidly industrializing North
Explain the impact of industrialization on the environment during the late 19th century.
Industrialization led to pollution, deforestation and depletion of natural resources.
Evaluate the overall success of the Progressive Movement in achieving its goals.
It achieved significant reforms in labor laws, women’s rights, and government regulations, but many issues remained unresolved.
Assess the long-term effects of American imperialism on the countries involved.
It often led to political and social upheaval, economic dependency, and resistance movements in the colonized countries.
Evaluate the consequences of World War I on the international relations.
It led to the redrawing of national boundaries, the establishment of the League of Nations, and set the stage for future conflicts.