U.S. Presidents and Social Movements
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Who was the 25th President of the United States?

  • William McKinley (correct)
  • Eugene Debs
  • Woodrow Wilson
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • What significant event occurred during McKinley's presidency related to Cuba?

    Spanish-American War

    What was Elizabeth Cady Stanton known for?

  • Women's Rights (correct)
  • Education Reform
  • Civil Rights Activism
  • Labor Rights
  • What did Woodrow Wilson propose after his first term?

    <p>League of Nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the sinking of the USS Maine?

    <p>Explosion of gunpowder magazines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the US invasion of Cuba?

    <p>US involvement in the Spanish-American War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the US want to build the Panama Canal?

    <p>To enhance trade and military movement between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event prompted the US to enter World War I?

    <p>Attacks on the Lusitania and the Zimmerman telegram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Treaty of Versailles require from Germany?

    <p>Pay reparations and limit their army size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main mission of the League of Nations?

    <p>To maintain world peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is militarism?

    <p>Support of a strong military and standing army</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does nationalism represent?

    <p>Support for one's country and patriotism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the US manage to build the Panama Canal?

    <p>By supporting Panama's independence from Colombia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributed to Woodrow Wilson's victory in the 1912 election?

    <p>Split Republican votes between Roosevelt and Taft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    William McKinley

    • 25th President of the United States during the Spanish-American War (1898).
    • U.S. interests in Cuba led to the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine, prompting media pressure for war.
    • Signed the Treaty of Paris in 1898, granting independence to Cuba and acquiring Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines for $20 million.
    • Viewed negatively for yielding to media influence regarding military action.

    Elizabeth Cady Stanton

    • Pioneer of the women's suffrage movement.
    • Presented the Declaration of Sentiments at the Seneca Falls Convention, addressing broader women’s rights beyond voting.

    Woodrow Wilson

    • 28th President and a Democrat known for proposing the League of Nations.
    • Kept the U.S. neutral during his first term of World War I.
    • In 1917, sought Congress's declaration of war against Germany following attacks on U.S. ships.

    Eugene Debs

    • Prominent socialist and founding member of the Industrial Workers of the World.
    • Ran for president as a socialist candidate.

    Destruction of the USS Maine

    • USS Maine, a second-class battleship, was sent to Havana in early 1898 to protect American interests.
    • Sank on February 15, 1898, due to an explosion in the forward gunpowder magazines, resulting in significant loss of crew lives.

    US Invasion of Cuba

    • Post-sinking of the USS Maine, U.S. citizens blamed Spain, leading to McKinley’s decision to invade Cuba.
    • The ship was stationed in a Cuban port, intensifying public and political pressure for military action.

    Panama Canal

    • Aimed to enhance global trade by connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
    • U.S. incentives helped Panama gain independence from Colombia in exchange for canal construction rights.
    • Completion of the canal significantly improved shipping and trade efficiency.

    Seneca Falls Conference/Women's Suffrage

    • Held to discuss women's rights across social, civil, and religious dimensions.
    • Organized by Elizabeth Cady Stanton, marking a pivotal moment in the women's rights movement.

    US Entry into WWI

    • U.S. maintained neutrality until 1917, influenced by attacks on U.S. ships and the Zimmerman telegram.
    • President Wilson requested Congress declare war on Germany to support allies, particularly Great Britain.

    Treaty of Versailles

    • Ended World War I, imposing reparations on Germany and limiting army size.
    • Redrew national boundaries, often leading to discontent among affected populations.

    League of Nations

    • Established post-WWI as part of the Paris Peace Conference outcomes.
    • First organization dedicated to maintaining world peace, though it faced various challenges in enforcement.

    Militarism

    • Concept involving the support and building of a strong military, often during peacetime.

    Nationalism

    • Emphasizes patriotism and support for one's country, fostering national pride.

    US Construction of the Panama Canal

    • U.S. negotiated with Colombia for land to build the canal, but they refused to sell.
    • Capitalized on rising nationalism in Panama to facilitate independence in return for canal construction rights and control.

    Woodrow Wilson's Election of 1912

    • Wilson emerged victorious as Republican votes were divided between Roosevelt (Progressive Party) and Taft, allowing him to secure the presidency.

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    This quiz covers key U.S. presidents like William McKinley and Woodrow Wilson, along with significant figures in social movements such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Eugene Debs. Test your knowledge on their contributions, political actions, and historical contexts, including the Spanish-American War and women's suffrage.

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