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What was the primary aim of the National Women's Party?
What was the primary aim of the National Women's Party?
- Promote women's education
- Fight for women's rights (correct)
- Support racial equality
- Encourage women's economic independence
What was Du Bois's approach to combating racial prejudice?
What was Du Bois's approach to combating racial prejudice?
- Encouraging segregation
- Fostering isolationism
- Advocating for public protests (correct)
- Promoting economic self-sufficiency
What statement best describes the Platt Amendment?
What statement best describes the Platt Amendment?
- It established a military base on Cuban soil
- It granted Cuba full sovereignty
- It allowed U.S. intervention in Cuban affairs (correct)
- It ended U.S. involvement in Cuba
Which territory was NOT acquired by the United States after the Spanish-American War?
Which territory was NOT acquired by the United States after the Spanish-American War?
What was the primary characteristic of yellow journalism during the Spanish-American War?
What was the primary characteristic of yellow journalism during the Spanish-American War?
What was Booker T. Washington's strategy for addressing discrimination?
What was Booker T. Washington's strategy for addressing discrimination?
Which event marked the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?
Which event marked the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?
What is the definition of imperialism as described in the content?
What is the definition of imperialism as described in the content?
Flashcards
Yellow Journalism
Yellow Journalism
A form of journalism that uses sensationalism and exaggeration to attract readers.
Imperialism
Imperialism
A movement that aims to build empires by establishing colonies or conquering other nations.
Isolationism
Isolationism
A policy of avoiding involvement in the affairs of other countries.
Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War
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NAACP
NAACP
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Platt Amendment
Platt Amendment
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Rough Riders
Rough Riders
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Bolshevik Revolution
Bolshevik Revolution
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Study Notes
Racial Prejudice and Reform Movements
- W.E.B. Du Bois advocated for African Americans to protest unjust treatment and demand equal rights.
- He co-founded the NAACP in 1909.
- Booker T. Washington, a respected African American educator, emphasized improving economic and educational well-being to address discrimination, instead of fighting it directly.
Women's Rights
- A political organization called the National Women's Party fought for women's rights in the US.
Journalism and the Spanish-American War
- "Yellow journalism" sensationalized news to attract readers, a technique used by publishers like Pulitzer and Hearst.
- The Spanish-American War lasted from April 21 to December 10, 1898.
- Territories the US gained included the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Cuba.
- The Teller Amendment stated the US had no interest in controlling Cuba.
- The Platt Amendment restricted Cuba's treaty-making ability and allowed US intervention in Cuban affairs. It also compelled Cuba to sell or lease land to the US. The amendment remained in effect until 1934.
The Rough Riders
- Theodore Roosevelt led the Rough Riders, a prominent military unit, during the Spanish-American War in Cuba.
- "Rough Riders" refers to a distinctive group of soldiers.
Imperialism and Isolationism
- Imperialism involved building an empire through colonies or conquest.
- Isolationism meant avoiding involvement in other countries' affairs.
The Bolshevik Revolution
- In November 1917, the Bolsheviks, a communist group, seized power in Russia.
- Communism advocates for equal wealth distribution and eliminates private property.
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Explore the significant movements in American history focusing on racial prejudice, women's rights, and journalism during the Spanish-American War. This quiz covers key figures like W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington, along with the impact of yellow journalism. Test your knowledge on these pivotal social reforms and historical events.
