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What caused the sinking of the USS Maine?

A mine under the ship, though they are not entirely sure.

What were the main goals of the populist movement?

The direct election of senators and the coinage of silver.

Why did the US declare war on Spain?

Because of the sinking of the USS Maine.

Who was the head of Steel?

Andrew Carnegie.

What was the main focus of Reconstruction?

How to control voting rights.

What methods were used during Reconstruction to limit voting rights?

Literacy tests, poll taxes, and intimidation.

Why does Reconstruction ultimately fail?

It was abandoned due to backlash; the federal government ended it.

How do business leaders establish their companies?

Through vertical integration or horizontal integration.

What is the difference between Rockefeller and Carnegie in terms of business practices?

Rockefeller used horizontal integration, while Carnegie used vertical integration.

What did the Teller Amendment state?

Cuba would be free after the war.

What was the impact of the Platt Amendment?

It undid the Teller Amendment.

Who organized the Rough Riders?

Teddy Roosevelt.

What is a muckraker?

Writers that exposed problems in society.

What was Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' focused on?

Meatpacking industry, leading to the FDA and Meat Inspection Act.

What are the Progressive Amendments?

16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th Amendments.

How did women gain the right to vote?

Alice Paul pushed for it, leading to the amendment's addition to the Constitution.

What is the difference between NAWSA and NWP?

NAWSA is the older organization, while NWP is more militant focused.

What were the alliances in WW1?

Triple Entente: France, Russia, Great Britain; Axis Powers: Germany.

What brought the US into WW1?

Unrestricted submarine warfare.

What was the significance of the Zimmerman Telegram?

A communication between Germans and Mexicans regarding US involvement in war.

What was Woodrow Wilson’s platform for his reelection?

A peace platform.

What was the economic impact of WW1 on the US?

The economy exploded with 22,000 new millionaires, and the US became a leading economic power.

How did the US finance the war?

Through income tax and bonds.

What was the sinking of the Lusitania?

An event that did not start a war, but led Britain to believe it would bring the US into it.

What was Herbert Hoover’s role during the war?

Encouraging conservation of food by consuming less meat and planting gardens.

What was the purpose of the war according to the US?

To be the 'War to end all wars.'

What did Roosevelt do regarding Northern Securities?

He was the first to break it up.

Why did Woodrow Wilson win the election of 1912?

Because the Republican party was divided.

What happened in 1919 that sparked race riots?

Black men returning from the war demanded equal rights.

What was Woodrow Wilson's goal for the Treaty of Versailles?

To create a League of Nations.

Where did jazz music originate?

In New York (Harlem), Paris, and New Orleans.

What was the Kellogg-Briand Pact?

A law that outlaws war.