APUSH Unit 7

Imperialism

prevalent in late 19th and early 20th-century America, involved the acquisition of overseas territories, economic dominance, and cultural influence, reflecting a desire for expansion, resources, and strategic advantages

Roosevelt Corollary

an addition to the Monroe Doctrine in 1904, asserted the United States' right to intervene in Latin American affairs to maintain stability and prevent European intervention, reflecting a more assertive and interventionist foreign policy

Open Door Policy

proposed by the United States in 1899, called for equal access to trade in China for all nations, safeguarding American commercial interests and advocating for territorial integrity and sovereignty in China

NAWSA

was a leading organization advocating for women's suffrage in the United States, employing both state-level and national strategies to secure voting rights for women

Great Migration

beginning in the early 20th century, saw millions of African Americans migrate from the rural South to urban centers in the North and West, seeking economic opportunities and fleeing racial discrimination and violence

Fourteen Points

outlined in 1918, were a set of principles aimed at establishing lasting peace after World War I, advocating for self-determination, disarmament, open diplomacy, and the creation of the League of Nations

Harlem Renaissance

a cultural and artistic movement of the 1920s centered in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, celebrated African American heritage and identity through literature, music, art, and intellectual discourse, shaping the development of African American culture and identity

Black Tuesday

October 29, 1929, marked the climax of the stock market crash, leading to the beginning of the Great Depression, widespread economic hardship, and financial ruin for many Americans

Lend-Lease Act

passed in 1941, allowed the United States to lend or lease military equipment and supplies to allied nations during World War II, effectively aiding countries like Britain and the Soviet Union before direct American involvement in the war

Korematsu v. US

landmark Supreme Court case in 1944 in which the Court upheld the constitutionality of Japanese internment during World War II, despite widespread criticism of the policy's infringement on civil liberties

Theodore Roosevelt

the 26th President of the United States, was known for his progressive policies, including trust-busting, conservation efforts, and assertive foreign policy, earning him the nickname "Trustbuster" and "Teddy"

Henry Cabot Lodge

a Republican Senator from Massachusetts, was a key figure in American foreign policy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his opposition to the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations

Langston Hughes

a prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance, was a poet, novelist, and playwright known for his powerful works that explored the African American experience and advocated for social justice and equality

Franklin D. Roosevelt

the 32nd President of the United States, led the nation through the Great Depression and World War II, implementing the New Deal programs and significantly expanding the role of the federal government

Harry S. Truman

the 33rd President of the United States, oversaw the end of World War II, including the decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and initiated the Cold War policies of containment and the Truman Doctrine

Big Picture Idea #1

American foreign policy changed from isolationism to imperialism with the annexation of Hawaii, involvement in the Spanish-American War, and taking control of territories in the Pacific such as the Philippines.

Big Picture Idea #2

Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson oversaw policy changes that addresses corrupt business and political parties, as well as social and economic inequalities. They are often considered the Progressive Presidents.

Big Picture Idea #3

America attempted to remain neutral as Europe went to war in 1914. Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmerman Telegram caused America to join WWI in order to protect democratic values.

Big Picture Idea #4

America saw social changes and economic prosperity during the “Roaring 20s.” Changes included flappers, the 19th Amendment expanding suffrage, increased sales of Ford’s Model T, but coincided with racism and nativism.

Big Picture Idea #5

Over Speculation, and buying on margin caused the worst economic crisis called the Great Depression. The Stock Market crashed in 1929 under President Hoover. Despite FDR’s New Deal, the depression did not end until WWII began.

Big Picture Idea #6

America initially adapted policies like “Cash and Carry” and “Lend-Lease,” but ultimately joined WWII after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. America fought in Europe and the Pacific, ending the war with the dropping of the atomic bomb.