Apush Unit 7 (1898-1945)

What year did the Spanish American War take place?

1898

What was the main outcome of the Spanish American War?

The United States gained territories including Alaska, Hawaii, Philippines, Guam, and Cuba.

What belief justifies the expansionism of stronger nations over weaker ones?

Social Darwinism.

What does the term 'White Man's Burden' refer to?

The perceived duty of Western nations to civilize and educate non-Western peoples.

What principle supports the right of nations to choose their own government?

Self determinism.

What major event sparked U.S. public sentiment against Spain during the Spanish American War?

Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine.

What was the purpose of the Platt Amendment?

To allow the U.S. to intervene in Cuban politics and safeguard American interests.

What was the Open Door Policy regarding China?

A diplomatic approach to ensure equal trading rights for all countries and maintain China's territorial integrity.

What social reform did the 18th Amendment represent?

Banning alcohol.

What did the 19th Amendment achieve?

Granted women the right to vote.

What was Teddy Roosevelt known for in terms of monopolies?

He was a Trustbuster who actively broke up monopolies.

Who wrote 'The Jungle' and what was its focus?

Upton Sinclair; it highlighted unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry.

What are the three mechanisms that expanded democracy during the Progressive Era?

Initiative, Referendum, and Recall.

What did the NAACP stand for and what was its purpose?

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; it was formed to combat racial discrimination and promote civil rights.

What was the Sherman Antitrust Act aimed at?

Curbing monopolistic practices.

What was a key focus of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

Exposing corruption in various sectors.

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris in 1898?

It ended the Spanish American War and ceded territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S.

What is imperialism?

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Who was the President of the United States during the Spanish American War?

William McKinley.

What role did yellow journalism play in the Spanish American War?

It sensationalized news and stirred public support for the war against Spain.

What was the purpose of the Open Door Notes?

To ensure that all countries had equal trading rights in China.

What movement aimed at reforming social and political issues during the early 20th century?

The Progressive Movement.

What was the significance of the 17th Amendment?

It allowed for the direct election of U.S. Senators by the voters.

What did the 21st Amendment achieve?

It repealed the 18th Amendment, ending Prohibition.

What was Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy slogan?

'Speak softly and carry a big stick.'

What was one major effect of the 19th Amendment?

It expanded the electorate and influenced subsequent legislation on women's rights

What social reform did the 18th Amendment represent?

Banning alcohol.

What did the 19th Amendment achieve?

Granted women the right to vote.

What was Teddy Roosevelt known for in terms of monopolies?

He was a Trustbuster who actively broke up monopolies.

Who wrote 'The Jungle' and what was its focus?

Upton Sinclair; it highlighted unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry.

What are the three mechanisms that expanded democracy during the Progressive Era?

Initiative, Referendum, and Recall.

What did the NAACP stand for and what was its purpose?

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; it was formed to combat racial discrimination and promote civil rights.

What was the Sherman Antitrust Act aimed at?

Curbing monopolistic practices.

What was a key focus of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

Exposing corruption in various sectors.

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris in 1898?

It ended the Spanish American War and ceded territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S.

What is imperialism?

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Who was the President of the United States during the Spanish American War?

William McKinley.

What role did yellow journalism play in the Spanish American War?

It sensationalized news and stirred public support for the war against Spain.

What movement aimed at reforming social and political issues during the early 20th century?

The Progressive Movement.

What was the significance of the 17th Amendment?

It allowed for the direct election of U.S. Senators by the voters.

What did the 21st Amendment achieve?

It repealed the 18th Amendment, ending Prohibition.

What was Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy slogan?

'Speak softly and carry a big stick.'

What was the significance of the Foraker Act of 1900?

It established a civil government in Puerto Rico after it became a territory of the United States.

What did the 16th Amendment accomplish?

It allowed Congress to levy an income tax without apportioning it among the states.

What movement sought to address issues of poverty and injustice in the early 20th century?

The Settlement House Movement.

Who were the main targets of the Progressive Movement's reforms?

Political corruption, economic monopolies, and social injustices.

What did the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 establish?

It created a central banking system in the U.S. to provide economic stability.

What was the impact of the Great Migration during the early 20th century?

It led to a significant movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North.

What was the purpose of the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU)?

To promote temperance and the prohibition of alcohol consumption.

What was significant about the establishment of the National Park Service in 1916?

It was created to manage and protect national parks and monuments.

Who were the key figures in the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA)?

Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

What year did World War II begin?

1939

What event triggered the United States' entry into World War II?

The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

What were the Axis Powers in World War II?

Germany, Italy, and Japan.

What were the Allied Powers in World War II?

The main Allied Powers included the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and China.

What was the significance of the D-Day invasion?

It marked the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control on June 6, 1944.

What was the Holocaust?

The genocide of six million Jews and millions of others by the Nazi regime during World War II.

What was the Manhattan Project?

A secret U.S. project during World War II that developed the atomic bomb.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Stalingrad?

A decisive Soviet victory that marked a turning point on the Eastern Front.

What did the Yalta Conference achieve?

It discussed the reorganization of post-war Europe and the need for the United Nations.

What is V-J Day?

Victory over Japan Day, the day Japan surrendered, officially ending World War II on September 2, 1945.

Who was the President of the United States at the end of World War I?

Woodrow Wilson.

What were the Fourteen Points?

A statement of principles for peace that was to be used for peace negotiations to end World War I, proposed by President Woodrow Wilson.

How does the Treaty of Versailles differ from the Fourteen Points?

The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty that ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany, whereas the Fourteen Points advocated for self-determination and a more lenient peace with a focus on democracy and open diplomacy.

What was the Espionage Act of 1917?

A law that prohibited interference with military operations or recruitment, and upheld penalties for spying or aiding the enemy during World War I.

What was the Sedition Act of 1918?

An extension of the Espionage Act that made it a crime to speak out against the government, the war effort, or to promote dislo

What were the Palmer Raids?

A series of government raids conducted in 1919 and 1920 under the leadership of Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer aimed at apprehending and deporting radical leftists, especially anarchists and communists, in the United States.

What was the main reason behind the Palmer Raids?

The raids were motivated by a fear of communism and anarchist activities following the Russian Revolution and a series of bombings in the U.S.

What were the consequences of the Palmer Raids?

The raids led to the arrest of thousands of individuals, many without proper legal process, and sparked a national debate over civil liberties and government overreach