APUSH Unit 7 Part I

What was John Muir's role in the national parks movement?

He was a preservationist who advocated for the conservation of national parks.

What was the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887?

It aimed to assimilate Native Americans by allotting them individual plots of land and granting them U.S. citizenship.

What happened at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876?

Native Americans won the battle against U.S. forces.

What is the primary difference between Yellow Journalism and Muckraking?

Yellow Journalism exaggerates events for profit; Muckraking exposes social issues during the Progressive Era.

Who were some notable Muckrakers in the early 20th century?

Upton Sinclair, Jacob Riis, and Ida Tarbell.

What was the main purpose of Upton Sinclair's writing?

To expose unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry, leading to the Meat Inspection Act.

What was the significance of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?

It was aimed at regulating monopolies and promoting fair competition.

What did Woodrow Wilson advocate for after World War I?

The League of Nations as part of his Fourteen Points.

What were the Platt Amendment and the Teller Amendment regarding Cuba?

The Platt Amendment allowed U.S. intervention in Cuba, while the Teller Amendment emphasized that the U.S. would not annex Cuba.

What was Alfred T. Mahan's contribution to U.S. military policy?

He advocated for a strong navy and the construction of big ships.

What was Teddy Roosevelt's 'Big Stick Policy'?

A diplomatic approach that emphasized negotiating peacefully while simultaneously displaying military might.

What event sparked World War I?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

What were the Espionage and Sedition Acts?

Laws that limited free speech during wartime, as exemplified in the case of Schenck v. United States.

What did the Populist Party originally advocate for?

Farmers' interests and stronger government regulation of businesses.

What were the key principles stated in George Washington's Farewell Address?

Emphasis on neutrality and avoidance of entangling alliances and foreign conflicts.

What was the main outcome of the 19th Amendment?

It granted women the right to vote.

What determined the U.S. entry into World War I?

The sinking of the Lusitania and the interception of the Zimmerman telegram.

What was the Hull House, and who founded it?

A settlement house founded by Jane Addams to provide social services to immigrants.

What constituted the Mexican Cession?

Territory acquired by the U.S. including California, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.