Test Review: Progressives and WWI Imperialism

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What was Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy motto that emphasized negotiating peacefully while threatening military force if necessary?

Big Stick Diplomacy

What policy, associated with William Howard Taft, promoted U.S. financial interests abroad to secure political and economic stability?

Dollar Diplomacy

What was Wilson's approach to foreign policy that often led to intervention in Latin America, focusing on moral principles and promoting democracy?

Moral Imperialism

What was the main justification for the U.S. intervening in nations unable to pay debts to American companies?

The Monroe Doctrine

What was the significance of the Platt Amendment?

It allowed U.S. intervention in Cuba and established a naval base at Guantanamo Bay.

What legislation stated that the U.S. would not annex Cuba but would intervene for its independence?

Teller Amendment

Which event’s explosion was blamed on Spain and served as a catalyst for the Spanish-American War?

USS Maine

What is yellow journalism?

Sensationalist news reporting that stirred public support for the Spanish-American War.

Who was the naval officer whose ideas influenced U.S. imperialism and military strategy?

Alfred Thayer Mahan

What was the main goal of the Interstate Commerce Act?

To regulate railroad rates and practices.

What is the purpose of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)?

To prevent unfair business practices and promote consumer protection.

Which amendment established a federal income tax system?

16th Amendment

What was the purpose of the 19th Amendment?

To grant women the right to vote.

Who was an influential muckraker known for exposing the monopolistic practices of Standard Oil?

Ida Tarbell.

What did the 14 Points propose as a framework for peace after World War I?

Self-determination, free trade, and the League of Nations.

Which act was passed to suppress dissent against the U.S. war effort during WWI?

Espionage and Sedition Act.

What were the causes of the Great Migration?

Job opportunities in the North and escaping Jim Crow laws in the South.

What was the primary reason the U.S. rejected the Treaty of Versailles?

Concerns over the League of Nations infringing on U.S. sovereignty.

Who was a labor activist known for fighting for workers' rights during the Progressive Era?

Mother Jones.

What was the main aim of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

To outlaw monopolistic practices.

Which Progressive reform established the direct election of U.S. Senators by the people?

17th Amendment.

Who was a prominent leader in the suffrage movement advocating for the Equal Rights Amendment?

Alice Paul.