1. Teddy Roosevelt's background(317-318)
Born in 1858...Wealthy family....sick he had asma and was homeschooled. After he graduated he went to law school (Harvard) dropped out to become involved in politics. Published a lot of books (war of 1812.) Died of Molaria at age 60..in 1919.
2. Teddy Roosevelt's Presidential accomplishments(318-325, 359-362)
He wanted everyone to have what is called a " Square Deal." He wanted to treat everyone the same, and basically help out the common people. Used his personality and popularity to persuay people to follow him in what he belived in. Broke up trusts (Monopolies) "Trust Buster." Passed the Meat Inspection Act, Pure Food and Drug Act. Was big on conservation.
3. William Howard Taft's background(outside sources required)
Never aimed at being president. He was a lawyer and went to Yale college. Wanted to be a judge, and eventually was part of the Supreme Court. Only president to ever serve as Cheif Justice, and the only president to hold public office after leaving the White House.
4. William Howard Taft's Presidential accomplishments(328-330, 362-363)
His Slogan was Vote for Taft this time Vote for Brian anytime!!! He became 27th President. He breaks up Monopolies. He is kind of like a trustbuster. He did not lower Tariffs but he said he would.
5. Woodrow Wilson's background(333)
Grew up in the South and was a Son (grandson) of Presbyterian Ministers. Before his Politics he was a Lawyer, and a History Professor, and Governor of New Jersey.
6. Woodrow Wilson's Presidential accomplishments(332-335, 363)
Passed the Clayton Anti- Trust Act. (Breaks up Monopolies) Labor Unions could exist, as well as Strikes, Boycotts, Picketting, etc. Federal Trade Commision Investigated companies on Monopolies, was established in 1914. He passed the Underwood Tariff that cut Tariff rates for the first time since the Civil War. Created the Federal Reserve System. (Best and it allowed 12 districts 12 banks, and gave out loans.)
7. Election of 1912(330-331)
Election between Theodore Rosevelt and Woodrow Wilson and Willam Taft. Woodrow Wilson won the election.
TR did not get the Republican vote.
8. Causes for imperialism in the late 1800's(342-344)
Imperialism is a policy in which stronger nation tries to take over the economy or smaller countries.
9. Taking Alaska(344)
Russia controlled Alaska, until we bought it. This payed off over the years with gold, fish, and oil.
10. Taking Hawaii(344-345)
Hawaii was purchased in 1898. Americans started to move to Alaska. Queen Lilikuoini was the first queen of Hawaii. Hawaii was good for sugars and other foods to make a profit for some Americans. Good for Tourism. They had good fishing industries and farmable sugars for product. Hawaii became the 50th state in America.
11. Causes of the Spanish-American War(346-348)
Causes of this war was people made it worse than what it was..The Spanish sunk a U.S Battleship..MAIN.
It looked like Spain was making Cuba destroyed U.S territory, Jose Marti made it look like this.
USS Maine was sent down their to help out Americans until the Spanish exploded. De Lo Mey criticized the President..and the Explosion.
War Goals of the U.S- Secure full independence for Cuba
Teller Amentment- said U.S would not take over Cuba when the war was over.
12. Major battles/generals in the Spanish-American War(348-350)
Battle in the Phillipeans was the first battle that took place under Spanish Territory, yeah it was a easy win.
Emilio Aquinaldo was the Phillipeans ruler kind of. He died fighting in the war.
13. Outcomes/effects of the Spanish-American War(350-351)
Treaty of Paris ended the war and we won the war. The outcomes were we recieved Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Phillipeans. Cuba recieved independence. John Hay nicknamed the war a NICE SPLENDED LITTLE WAR. We got a lot of land out of it and we got respect and power.
14. Ruling Puerto Rico(352-353)
They were using this as protection land. First time the US took land out of the lands. They are not counted as U.S citizens yet. They have the option too.
15. Ruling Cuba(353-355)
The U.S had no intention. Jose Marte started this and Spain was out but some people were still ahead like in politions. In Cuba organized schools, helped farmers, and we gave them medical attention.
16. Ruling the Philippines(355)
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17. China-Open Door Policy, Boxer Rebellion(356-357)
We thought that China was going to get taken over, so we would not have trade with them. We helped save China and they should thank us. Trading systems was big and eventually Germany and Great Britain Agreed. Boxer Rebellion was when a group of people had a goal to get rid of foreginers and stop christianity, and killled a bunch of foreginers. We stepped in and saved them too.
18. The Anti-Imperialist League(358)
Wasnt very strong because it was during the Progressive Era. And not very many people in our country agreed on it.
19. Panama Canal(360-361)
Major Trade Route, and the French were the first and they abandoned it because of dieseases. We had to get permission from Columbia to use this Canal. People wanted the Panama Canal because it was a short cut to save time and money. We gave Panama Canal back to Panama.
20. Problems with Mexico(363-365)
We did not like eachother back in the day and we took their land and they just didnt like us. Missionary Diplomacy was when a Government came in without legal ways we would not recgonize them.
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