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What obstacles did engineers need to overcome in building the Panama Canal and how did they do it?
*Climate and rainy season, costal plains and a mountainous interior, large interior lake that was above sea level. *Sprayed Insecticides to kill mosquitos and built concrete locks to raise ships to see level while sailing island.
What role did the De Lome letter play in the Spanish-American war?
*Letter from spanish Ambassador to a friend that was intercepted and published. *Called president McKinley a weak leader. Angered Americans.
What two events led Americans to call for war against Spain?
*USS Maine explosion * De Lome Letter
Before 1898, most Americans had opposed imperialism. Why did imperialism suddenly become so popular in the United States by the end of the century?
Americans wanted to sell goods to new markets and buy raw material for new industries.
What was the Great White Fleet?
An American noval fleet that sailed around the world to show U.S. military power.
In the book The influence of seas power upon History, Mahan urged Americans to build a large navy and acquire colonies as Britain had. What other strategy did Mahan advocate for the United States to succeed as a naval power?
Building a canal through Central America
What was a negative result of the construction of the Panama Canal?
Colombia and other Latin American countries resented U.S. interference in Panama revolt.
What group of adult males, ages 21 to 30, was Not required to serve in the U.S. military during World War 1?
Conscintious objectors: opposed war on moral religious grounds. Served in noncombant roles/ filled labor shortages on Homefront.
What ideas compose President Wilson's Fourteen Points?
Creation of an independent poland. Creation of a multinational peacekeeping body ( Leage of Nations) Autonomous development for people of Austria-Hungar and the Ottoman Empire.
President Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy was called the "Big Stick". What did this mean?
Foreign policy backed by military force.
What was the impact of the supreme court decision in Schenk v. United States (1919).
Freedom of speech is not absolute and could be limited if there was "clear and present danger." "You can't yell fire in a crowded theater."
How did the Great War impact American Society, April 1917 through November 1918.
German Americans faced prejudice -changed names -Renaming of German- associated Hems -Xenophobia - Lost jobs
What was the impact of the Zimmerman Note?
Germany promised to give mexico land lost in the Mexican cession that was part of the U.S. American public opinion became outraged against Germany.
What was the purpose of the bonds being sold in the poster?
Helped finance the American War effort. Government would pay back deposit with a small % interest.
Why is the Spanish-American war of 1898 often considered a major turning point in U.S. history?
It revealed the U.S. had become a world power (imperialism)
What exiled Cuban leader raised money in Ybor City and other cities in Florida to organize a new revolt against spanish rule in Cuba?
Jose Marti
What were the long term causes of World War 1 in Europe?
Main Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism
Describe the impact of World War 1 on Florida?
Military training centers, farmers sold more crops, 1,000 Floridians gave their lives.
Why did Americans support Imperialism?
Needed raw materials for new factories and masrkets overseas. $$$
Which step was taken by Herbert Hoover as head of the U.S. Food Administration during World War 1?
Persuaded Americans to eat less wheat and meat Preferred voluntary action over food nations
What was the significance of the Treaty of Portsmouth?
Roosevelt mediated peace treaty at end of Russo-Japanese war. Won Nobel peace price. Limited Japanese immigration to the U.S. (Gentlemen's agreement)
Why did the United States annex the Philipines?
Saw philippines as a useful base for increased trade with Eastern Asia.
Why did the United States Senate fail to ratify the Treaty of Versailles in 1919?
Senators feared that the leage of nations would involve in the U.S. in foreign wars.
How American women reacted to American participation in World War 1?
Some protested the war, most supported the war effort and many filled men's jobs.
What American city served as the main port of embarkation for the "Rough Riders" and other Americans forces sent to Cuba during the Spanish-American War?
Tampa, FL
How did the Platt Amendment differ from the Teller Amendment?
The Platt Amendment claimed the right for the U.S. to intervene in foreign affairs.
How could someone view that Americans went to war with spain in 1898 for humanitarian purposes?
The Teller Amendment promised that the U.S. would not annex Cuba. (Wanted Cuba to be independent)
Why did Congress feel the Selective Service Act was necessary in 1917?
The U.S. needes to raise troops to fight overseas. Didn't have enough men.
Led by Emilio Aguinaldo, why did Filipinos go to war with the United States?
The United States acquired Philippines after the Spanish-American war. Didn't treat them better than the Spanish.
What caused African American demographic patterns in the United States to shift during World War 1?
There were more job opportunities in northern cities. Industrial jobs with better wages and working conditions
Describe the experiences of African-American soldiers during World War 1?
They served in segregated units. Many engaged in combat under French command.
After observing how the European great powers had carved out "spheres of influence" in China, what action did U.S. Secretary of State Hays propose?
United States and other foreign nations would enjoy equal trading rights in China.
