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What was the primary intention behind the design of the Pan-American Exposition?
What was the primary intention behind the design of the Pan-American Exposition?
- To commemorate the end of the Spanish-American War and honor its veterans.
- To offer a platform for Latin American countries to showcase their advancements in industry and agriculture.
- To celebrate the accomplishments of Western Hemisphere nations and symbolize the burgeoning power of the United States. (correct)
- To establish Buffalo, New York, as a prominent center for technological innovation.
Which aspect of the Pan-American Exposition was intended to symbolize the United States' burgeoning status on the global stage?
Which aspect of the Pan-American Exposition was intended to symbolize the United States' burgeoning status on the global stage?
- The extensive exhibits dedicated to Latin American achievements.
- The performances of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- The fair's logo depicting North and South America in a friendly embrace.
- The Triumphal Bridge serving as the entrance to the fair. (correct)
Besides showcasing advancements in transportation, agriculture, and industry, what contrasting element was featured at the Pan-American Exposition?
Besides showcasing advancements in transportation, agriculture, and industry, what contrasting element was featured at the Pan-American Exposition?
- Displays of modern art from various European countries.
- Recreations of historical battles from the American Civil War.
- Exhibits highlighting the social reforms of the Progressive Era.
- Performances of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. (correct)
What was the purpose of The Electric Tower at the Pan-American Exposition?
What was the purpose of The Electric Tower at the Pan-American Exposition?
While intended to foster unity, what disparity was evident in the representation at the Pan-American Exposition?
While intended to foster unity, what disparity was evident in the representation at the Pan-American Exposition?
What did the fair's logo, depicting two women representing North and South America, symbolize?
What did the fair's logo, depicting two women representing North and South America, symbolize?
What tragic event occurred during the Pan-American Exposition that significantly altered U.S. history?
What tragic event occurred during the Pan-American Exposition that significantly altered U.S. history?
How did the assassination of President McKinley influence U.S. foreign policy in the years that followed?
How did the assassination of President McKinley influence U.S. foreign policy in the years that followed?
What can be inferred from the fact that the Pan-American Exposition took place just three years after the Spanish-American War?
What can be inferred from the fact that the Pan-American Exposition took place just three years after the Spanish-American War?
Which U.S. presidents oversaw an era marked by increased intervention in Latin America following McKinley's assassination?
Which U.S. presidents oversaw an era marked by increased intervention in Latin America following McKinley's assassination?
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Pan-American Exposition
Pan-American Exposition
Opened in Buffalo, NY, in 1901 to highlight achievements of Western Hemisphere nations and the emergence of the U.S. as a great power.
Triumphal Bridge
Triumphal Bridge
Symbolized American triumph and served as the ceremonial entrance to the Pan-American Exposition.
Electric Tower
Electric Tower
The star attraction of the Pan-American Exposition, showcasing the marvel of electric lighting.
William McKinley
William McKinley
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Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
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New Era in U.S. Foreign Policy
New Era in U.S. Foreign Policy
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Study Notes
- The Pan-American Exposition opened on May 1, 1901, in Buffalo, New York.
- The exposition showcased the achievements of Western Hemisphere nations and the emergence of the U.S. as a major power after the Spanish-American War.
- The Triumphal Bridge symbolized American triumph as the entrance to the fair.
Fair Features
- It displayed progress in transportation, agriculture, and industry at the start of the 20th century.
- Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show was performed.
- The Electric Tower, was constructed to celebrate electricity, stood nearly 400 feet high.
Representation
- U.S. advancements were the focus.
- Latin American countries were not equally represented.
- The fair aimed to promote cooperation between the U.S. and other Western Hemisphere nations.
- The fair's logo featured two women representing North and South America embracing across Central America.
End of the Fair
- On September 5, 1901, President William McKinley gave a speech at the fair.
- On September 6, 1901, President William McKinley was shot by an anarchist.
- President McKinley died a week later.
- Vice President Theodore Roosevelt became president.
- The U.S. began a new era of foreign policy with more intervention in Latin America under Presidents Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson.
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