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What was the primary advocacy of W.E.B. Du Bois?
What was the primary advocacy of W.E.B. Du Bois?
The Spanish-American War lasted six months.
The Spanish-American War lasted six months.
False
What major event led to the U.S. declaring war on Spain during the Spanish-American War?
What major event led to the U.S. declaring war on Spain during the Spanish-American War?
The explosion of the USS Maine
The ________ Amendment prevented the U.S. from annexing Cuba after the Spanish-American War.
The ________ Amendment prevented the U.S. from annexing Cuba after the Spanish-American War.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following best describes yellow journalism?
Which of the following best describes yellow journalism?
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The Platt Amendment allowed for U.S. intervention in Cuban affairs when necessary.
The Platt Amendment allowed for U.S. intervention in Cuban affairs when necessary.
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Who led the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?
Who led the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?
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What was the primary purpose of the Panama Canal when it was completed in 1914?
What was the primary purpose of the Panama Canal when it was completed in 1914?
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The Sussex Pledge was Germany's commitment to unrestricted submarine warfare during WWI.
The Sussex Pledge was Germany's commitment to unrestricted submarine warfare during WWI.
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Name one reason that marked a shift in U.S. foreign policy from isolationism to global involvement during WWI.
Name one reason that marked a shift in U.S. foreign policy from isolationism to global involvement during WWI.
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The __________ Act restricted anti-war speech and dissent during WWI.
The __________ Act restricted anti-war speech and dissent during WWI.
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Match the following acts and agencies to their primary functions during WWI:
Match the following acts and agencies to their primary functions during WWI:
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What was a main reason Republicans opposed the League of Nations?
What was a main reason Republicans opposed the League of Nations?
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The United States signed the Treaty of Versailles after World War I.
The United States signed the Treaty of Versailles after World War I.
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Who was the U.S. president who went on a speaking tour to promote the League of Nations?
Who was the U.S. president who went on a speaking tour to promote the League of Nations?
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Republican candidate __________ won the 1920 election and opposed the League of Nations.
Republican candidate __________ won the 1920 election and opposed the League of Nations.
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Match the following terms with their definitions or contexts:
Match the following terms with their definitions or contexts:
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What was a major postwar issue in the United States following WWI?
What was a major postwar issue in the United States following WWI?
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The era following World War I was marked by a lack of new amendments to the Constitution.
The era following World War I was marked by a lack of new amendments to the Constitution.
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After WWI, many Americans experienced __________, leading to a reluctance to ally with other nations.
After WWI, many Americans experienced __________, leading to a reluctance to ally with other nations.
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What was the primary focus of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?
What was the primary focus of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?
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Teddy Roosevelt was known for his efforts to strengthen the executive branch during his presidency.
Teddy Roosevelt was known for his efforts to strengthen the executive branch during his presidency.
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What platform did Woodrow Wilson run on during the election of 1912?
What platform did Woodrow Wilson run on during the election of 1912?
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The _______ Amendment allowed for the direct election of senators.
The _______ Amendment allowed for the direct election of senators.
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Match the following amendments with their purposes:
Match the following amendments with their purposes:
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Which act was created to ensure the sanitary conditions of meatpacking?
Which act was created to ensure the sanitary conditions of meatpacking?
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The Pure Food and Drug Act aimed to prohibit the sale of mislabeled food and drugs.
The Pure Food and Drug Act aimed to prohibit the sale of mislabeled food and drugs.
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Name one key component of the Square Deal established by Teddy Roosevelt.
Name one key component of the Square Deal established by Teddy Roosevelt.
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_______ diplomacy refers to using money to achieve foreign policy goals.
_______ diplomacy refers to using money to achieve foreign policy goals.
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Who was the only Republican candidate in the election of 1912?
Who was the only Republican candidate in the election of 1912?
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Study Notes
Muckrakers
- Journalists who exposed corruption, poor labor conditions, and societal issues
- Fueled Progressive Era reforms by raising public awareness and pressuring politicians to act
- Scooped muck and raked it
Square Deal
- Aggressive reforms benefited everyone
- Focused on monopolies, labor unions, consumer protection, environmental concerns, and expanded democracies
- Involved getting involved to find solutions for all nations
- Exposed disgusting conditions in the meatpacking industry through "The Jungle"
- Establishing secret ballot to decrease intimidation
Teddy Roosevelt
1st Term
- Dynamic energy, key of his character
- First president since Lincoln to use the full power of the executive branch
2nd Term
- First president since Lincoln to use the full power of the executive branch
- Establishes Square Deal
Return
- Part of "new nationalism"
- Strict regulations on large corporations
- Greater protection for women and children in the industry
- Direct improvement in democracy
- Runs in 3rd party as "Bull-Moose" party because Taft was doing poorly
William Howard Taft
- Didn't want to run for a third term
- Constant disagreements with Congress and other progressives.
- TR endorsed Taft.
- Known for getting stuck in his bathtub.
- Did not live up to Roosevelt's and others' expectations.
- Roosevelt ran again as a third party
- Maintained some progressive reforms
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Test your knowledge on key events and figures from the Spanish-American War and World War I. This quiz covers significant amendments, legislation, and the shift in U.S. foreign policy during these periods. Dive into important concepts such as yellow journalism, the Rough Riders, and the Panama Canal.
