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What was the American Protective League?
What was the main purpose of the Anti-Imperialist League?
Oppose annexation of the Philippines
What did the Committee on Public Information do?
Created propaganda and promoted censorship
What does Dollar Diplomacy refer to?
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Study Notes
American Protective League
- Formed during World War I by private citizens to assist the Justice Department in monitoring German residents.
- Aimed to identify and report suspected disloyalty.
Anti-Imperialist League
- Established in 1898 to oppose the annexation of the Philippines.
- Concerns arose from cheap labor competition and perceptions of racial inferiority regarding Filipinos.
Committee on Public Information
- Created in 1917, focused on generating support for World War I.
- Employed propaganda techniques and censorship to suppress antiwar sentiments.
Dollar Diplomacy
- Introduced by President Taft, emphasizing economic influence in foreign policy.
- Aimed to gain leverage over Latin American nations through American financial interests and investments.
Espionage Act
- Enacted in 1917, targeted antiwar activities and dissent against the military draft.
- Included penalties for sabotage, spying, and criticism of the war effort.
Fourteen Points
- Outline of President Wilson's vision for post-WWI peace.
- Emphasized principles like freedom of the seas, open diplomacy, and self-determination for colonized peoples.
Jingoists
- Nationalistic advocates for military expansion, prominent figures included Theodore Roosevelt.
- Sought to wage war to exhibit American power and assert societal ideals of masculinity.
League of Nations
- Proposed by Woodrow Wilson as a vehicle for ensuring global peace and cooperation post-WWI.
- The U.S. did not join due to conflicts between Wilson and congressional opponents.
Mexican Revolution
- Began in 1911, marked by prolonged violence and civil disorder.
- Transformed Mexico’s political landscape over nearly a decade.
Platt Amendment
- A 1901 congressional act limiting the sovereignty of Cuba.
- Required incorporation into the Cuban constitution under U.S. pressure.
Roosevelt Corollary
- Addition to the Monroe Doctrine in 1904, justifying U.S. intervention in Latin American affairs.
- Intended to maintain order and protect American interests in the region.
Sedition Act
- Enacted in 1918, an extension of the Espionage Act.
- Targeted expressions considered hostile to the U.S. government and military.
Teller Amendment
- Part of the 1898 declaration of war against Spain, asserting Cuba's right to independence.
- Largely disregarded following the U.S. victory in the Spanish-American War.
Versailles Treaty
- One of the pivotal treaties concluding World War I.
- Formally ended hostilities between Germany and the Allied Powers.
War Industries Board
- Established in 1917 to oversee military supply procurement.
- Pioneered a partnership between the government and private businesses during the war, with lasting effects.
"War Socialism"
- Adopted during wartime to cultivate public trust in government actions related to the war effort.
- Emphasized cooperation between the government and economy.
Yellow Journalism
- Sensationalist reporting intended to elicit strong emotional responses from readers.
- Played a significant role in garnering public support for intervention in Cuba in 1898.
Zimmerman Telegram
- A 1917 communication from Germany proposing an alliance with Mexico against the U.S. if war broke out.
- Its release fueled American support for entering World War I.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering key terms and organizations from Chapter 20 of History. Learn about the American Protective League and the Anti-Imperialist League, and their roles during significant events in American history.
