Imperialism and the Spanish-American War
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What was one of the primary functions of the Securities and Exchange Commission?

  • Conducting foreign diplomacy
  • Managing national parks
  • Overseeing stock market operations (correct)
  • Regulating agricultural practices
  • The Dust Bowl was primarily caused by sustainable farming practices.

    False

    What significant event occurred during 1934 to 1937 that affected parts of Texas and Oklahoma?

    Dust Bowl

    The __________ Recession was a downturn in economic activity in 1938 associated with cuts in New Deal spending.

    <p>Roosevelt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:

    <p>Communist Party = Gained influence in the 1930s despite a small following Second New Deal = Focused on assistance to the working class Dust Bowl = Major drought impacting Texas and Oklahoma Roosevelt Recession = Economic downturn due to spending cuts in 1938</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was displayed at the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893 to highlight racial hierarchy?

    <p>Displays of 'natives' from around the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    American missionaries targeted China primarily to promote agriculture.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant political change occurred in Hawaii due to American expansion?

    <p>Queen Liliuokalani faced discord with American businessmen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1898, followed the ________ War.

    <p>Spanish-American</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following territories did the United States acquire through the Treaty of Paris?

    <p>Guam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Open Door Policy aimed to restrict trade in China to the United States only.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Boxer Rebellion?

    <p>A rebellion led by the Boxers against Western influence in China.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events or policies with their descriptions:

    <p>World’s Columbian Exposition = Display of 'natives' to showcase racial hierarchy Spanish-American War = Conflict over Cuba’s independence from Spain Open Door Policy = Trade policy allowing access for all nations in China Boxer Rebellion = Uprising against foreign intervention in China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major goal for President Roosevelt concerning maritime travel?

    <p>To construct a canal through Panama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Nineteenth Amendment gave women the right to vote.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the concentration of economic power that was considered dangerous by President Roosevelt?

    <p>bad trusts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ Amendment banned the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol.

    <p>Eighteenth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Espionage Act = Made it illegal to interfere with the draft Zimmerman Note = A secret telegram that incited pro-war sentiment American Expeditionary Force = Provided crucial support to Allies during World War I Fourteen Points = Wilson's vision for peace and international cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the Mexican Revolution to start in 1910?

    <p>Ousting of an autocratic leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The United States entered World War I at the very beginning of the conflict in 1914.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire whose assassination sparked World War I?

    <p>Franz Ferdinand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The anti-German sentiment during World War I led to the ratification of the __________ Amendment.

    <p>Eighteenth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Laissez-faire economics = Minimal government intervention in the economy Red Scare = Campaign against radicals and labor leaders Nativism = Opposition to immigration Prohibition Movement = Efforts to ban alcohol in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event took place on November 11, 1918?

    <p>The end of World War I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Federal Reserve System was created in response to concerns about financial control.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act was designed to limit public expressions of antiwar sentiment during World War I?

    <p>Espionage Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ movement aimed to create a better society through reforming social and political issues.

    <p>Progressive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term was commonly used in government propaganda to vilify Germans during WWI?

    <p>Hun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Jazz Singer was the first silent film released in 1927.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant impact did Henry Ford's assembly line have on skilled mechanics?

    <p>It reduced the demand for skilled mechanics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban centers during WWI is known as the _____ Migration.

    <p>Great</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Panic of 1893?

    <p>Increased production in industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Ku Klux Klan experienced a decline in membership during the 1920s.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What psychological approaches influenced advertising in the 1920s?

    <p>Freudian psychology and crowd psychology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    President Hoover's belief in _____ emphasized individual effort in overcoming national problems during the Great Depression.

    <p>rugged individualism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following economic events with their descriptions:

    <p>Black Thursday = Stock market crash on October 24, 1929 Glass-Steagall Act = Established FDIC to insure deposits Panic of 1907 = Major downturn due to bank collapses Panic of 1893 = Beginning of severe economic depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which film marked the beginning of 'talkies' in cinema?

    <p>The Jazz Singer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Great Migration continued until the stock market crash in 1929.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Securities and Exchange Commission focus on after the 1929 stock market crash?

    <p>Regulating the stock market and restoring investor confidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Imperialism: Debates

    • World's Columbian Exposition (1893): Displayed a racial hierarchy, contrasting "exotic" peoples with advanced civilizations, implying a need for global advancement.
    • Missionaries: Supported American expansion by spreading Christianity, particularly in China.
    • Hawaii: American missionaries arrived in the 1820s, followed by sugar plantations that undermined the local economy and led to conflict with Queen Liliuokalani.

    The Spanish-American War and Its Aftermath

    • Spanish-American War: Stemmed from Cuba's struggle for independence from Spain, with three wars for independence in the late 1800s.
    • Treaty of Paris (1898): Spain ceded the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam to the US in exchange for $20 million.
    • Open Door Policy: The US asserted open trade with China, claiming concern for Chinese integrity, primarily for US economic gain.
    • Boxer Rebellion (1900): Chinese rebels killed many foreign converts and missionaries; a multinational force, including the US, intervened to rescue Westerners.
    • Panama Canal: Desire for a shortcut to Asia, given Pacific territories and China trade, drove the building of the Panama Canal.

    The Progressives

    • Progressive Movement: A middle-class response to industrialization, corruption, and urbanization, driven by college graduates.
    • Nineteenth Amendment (1920): Granted women the right to vote, building on movements like the Seneca Falls Convention.
    • Laissez-faire economics: Industrial opposition to government intervention in the economy changed as many Americans came to believe it could be damaging.
    • "Bad trusts": President Roosevelt used the Sherman Antitrust Act to target trusts that interfered with commerce, not necessarily the largest.
    • Federal Reserve Act (1913): Created a partly publicly controlled central banking system to address concerns over the financial system’s reliance on private bankers.

    World War I: Military and Diplomacy

    • World War I Causes: Factors included nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and the alliance system (like sticks of dynamite).
    • Franz Ferdinand's Assassination: Triggered World War I by sparking the long-term issues.
    • Zimmerman Note: Made public in 1917, this telegram revealed Germany's plans to help Mexico reclaim lost territory, alarming Americans.
    • American Expeditionary Force: Provided crucial reinforcement for the Allies, entering the war late but impactful.
    • Armistice (1918): Ended World War I, with significant American casualties, including from the Spanish Flu.
    • Fourteen Points (1918): Wilson's vision for international cooperation, including freedom of the seas and trade, self-determination, and an international organization, was largely rejected by European powers, except for the League of Nations.

    World War I: Home Front

    • Espionage and Sedition Acts: Restricted anti-war sentiment by criminalizing draft interference or negative war comments.
    • Red Scare: Campaign against radicals, including labor leaders, to portray labor as a radical effort.
    • Nativism: Opposition to immigration increased during World War I, fueled by anti-German sentiment and prejudice.
    • The Great Migration: Driven by wartime industrial labor demands, African Americans migrated from the South to the North.

    1920s: Innovation in Communications and Technology

    • Henry Ford: Revolutionized automobile production with the assembly line, reducing costs and impacting skilled mechanics.
    • Advertising: Employed psychology, especially Freud's ideas, to reach consumers subconsciously.
    • The Jazz Singer (1927): Marked the beginning of talkies, enormously increasing movie attendance.

    1920’s: Cultural and Political Controversies

    • Flappers: Symbolized a new woman's image, challenging Victorian moral codes with independence and fashion.
    • Nativist Movement: Resentment of immigration (especially souther and eastern European) was intensified.
    • Harlem Renaissance: A literary and cultural movement by African Americans, arising from the Great Migration.
    • Lost Generation: A group of writers expressing disillusionment with society, in response to World War I.
    • Ku Klux Klan: A revived mass movement based on white supremacy and Americanism, reaching 3 million members.

    The Great Depression

    • Panic of 1893: Caused a major decline in stock prices and a series of bank failures, marking an earlier severe economic downturn.
    • Panic of 1907: A major downturn caused by failing stock prices and bank investments in failed schemes.
    • "Black Thursday" (1929): Severe stock market crash due to a gap between stock prices and company earnings, sparking panic selling.
    • "Rugged Individualism": President Hoover's belief that the American people could solve the Depression on their own, avoiding government intervention.

    The New Deal

    • New Deal: Roosevelt's response to widespread poverty and unemployment by supplying relief through various agencies.
    • Glass-Steagall Act (1933): Created the FDIC to insure bank deposits.
    • Securities and Exchange Commission: Established to regulate the stock market and improve investor confidence following the crash.
    • Communist Party: Gained members during the Depression, arguing capitalism was failing.
    • Second New Deal: Second phase of programs, primarily addressing working-class needs rather than specific economic sectors.
    • "Roosevelt Recession" (1938): Economic downturn caused by reduced New Deal spending, further impacting the Depression.
    • "Dust Bowl": Severe drought in the Great Plains affecting Texas, Oklahoma, and surrounding areas from 1934 to 1937, caused by unsustainable farming practices.

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    This quiz explores the themes of imperialism during the late 19th century, focusing on events like the World's Columbian Exposition and the Spanish-American War. It examines the roles of missionaries, economic factors in Hawaii, and US policies affecting China. Test your knowledge on these significant historical debates and their consequences.

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