today in class we talked about our blog for this week i have number 1. causes- nationalism, imperialism, militarism, system of alliances. define them, give and example and why would they lead to war. then we did our blog disscusstion from our last blog.
1. Teddy Roosevelt's background(317-318)- not tested on.
2. Teddy Roosevelt's Presidential accomplishments(318-325, 359-362)-
- used his personality, popularity and power of persuastion to get people to do what he wanted them to do.
- believed that the federal governamnet was their to help common poeple.
- wanted to give everyone a "square deal"
- used the bully pulpid to influence media and help pass laws.
- he was the trustbuster.
- helped settle the 1902 coal strike in which miners got better pay and nine hour workday.
- passed the elkins act. and hepburn act. required railroads to be fair and just in thier priced and practices
- passed meat inspection act.
- passed the pure food and drug act.
- did not do much for african americans.
- viewed that our resources were endless
3. William Howard Taft's background(outside sources required)- not tested on
4. William Howard Taft's Presidential accomplishments(328-330, 362-363)
- passed the 16th amendment.
- trustbusting president tax broke up alot of trust.
- wanted to improve the economic development
- dollar diplomicy. two of the biggest monopolies were broken
- became the chief justice of supreme court.
- he was not liked.
5. Woodrow Wilson's background(333) not tested on
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6. Woodrow Wilson's Presidential accomplishments(332-335, 363)
7. Election of 1912(330-331)
- the majority of the people voted for taft.
- tr formed progressive party
- tr did not get the republican nomination so he decided to run as a third party candidate in the progressive party. ( Bull Moose Party)
- woodrow wilson won the teddy was in second the taft.
- during the campaigne before the election both roosevelt and taft take shots at each other.
8. Causes for imperialism in the late 1800's(342-344)
9. Taking Alaska(344)
10. Taking Hawaii(344-345)
11. Causes of the Spanish-American War(346-348)
12. Major battles/generals in the Spanish-American War(348-350)
13. Outcomes/effects of the Spanish-American War(350-351)
14. Ruling Puerto Rico(352-353)
15. Ruling Cuba(353-355)
16. Ruling the Philippines(355)
17. China-Open Door Policy, Boxer Rebellion(356-357)
18. The Anti-Imperialist League(358)
19. Panama Canal(360-361)
20. Problems with Mexico(363-365
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