Questions and Answers
Define what is meant by the Monroe Doctrine and its original meaning.
The Monroe Doctrine means that the US declared itself not to get involved with European wars and warned other nations to stay out of the Western Hemisphere.
How did the Roosevelt (Theodore) Corollary modify the Monroe Doctrine?
The Roosevelt Corollary modified the Monroe Doctrine by stating that the United States will act as an international police power in the Western Hemisphere.
What were the four common basic beliefs of Progressives?
- Government should be accountable to its citizens. 2. Government should curb the power and influence of wealthy interests. 3. Government should have expanded powers to empower its citizens. 4. Government should be more efficient and less corrupt.
What Amendment was the last major reform of the Progressive Era?
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What were the four main causes of World War I?
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What two countries made up the Central Powers?
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What four countries made up the Allies?
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What separated the two sides in World War I?
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What program for peace did President Woodrow Wilson develop towards the end of World War I?
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What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
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What did France insist Germany become at the conclusion of World War I?
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What are reparations?
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Study Notes
Monroe Doctrine and Roosevelt Corollary
- The Monroe Doctrine established a policy where the US avoided involvement in European conflicts and warned other nations against interference in the Western Hemisphere.
- Later interpretations suggested that the US should actively protect its interests in the Western Hemisphere.
- The Roosevelt Corollary extended the Monroe Doctrine, positioning the US as an international police power to prevent foreign intervention in the Western Hemisphere.
Progressive Movement
- Progressives were divided into categories: social, moral, economic, and political.
- Shared beliefs included increased government accountability to citizens, curbing the power of wealthy interests, expanded governmental powers for citizen empowerment, and enhanced government efficiency to reduce corruption.
Women's Suffrage
- The 19th Amendment marked the final significant reform of the Progressive Era.
- It granted women the right to vote, emphasizing the push for gender equality in electoral participation.
Causes of World War I
- The four main causes of World War I included imperialism, militarism, nationalism, and the formation of alliances.
Central Powers and Allies
- The Central Powers consisted of Germany and Austria-Hungary.
- The Allies included Russia, France, Serbia, and Great Britain.
Warfare and Casualties
- World War I was characterized by trench warfare, with soldiers separated by "no man's land," leading to significant human casualties despite minimal territorial gains.
Woodrow Wilson's Peace Plan
- Woodrow Wilson introduced the Fourteen Points as a framework for global peace negotiations following World War I.
- The involvement of other Allied countries led to the gradual rejection of Wilson's points during peace discussions.
League of Nations
- The League of Nations was created to promote international cooperation and maintain peace and security among nations.
Treaty of Versailles and Reparations
- At the end of World War I, France demanded that Germany be made financially incapacitated.
- Reparations refer to payments made by a defeated country to compensate for war damages.
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This quiz focuses on key concepts from Chapters 17 to 19 of US history, including the Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt Corollary. Test your understanding of these important historical developments and their implications in American foreign policy.
