What are the main historic events (hit five) that took place in 8th Grade US History that helped shape the United States up to 1877? (10 points)-Chapters 1-4
Revolutionary War, moving west, Louisiana Purchase, the Civil War and the Constitution. The Revolutionary War is how we got our freedom from Great Britain and became our own country. Moving west was important to our country’s history because the west were our colonies began, and made it our own. The Louisiana Purchase helped us in creating the United States. The Civil War was fought in the United States, originally over slavery, it was fought for four years, with the North winning, so the south had to give up slavery. The Constitution made our government the way it is today.
How did the US change during the late 1800's and early 1900's?(10 points)-Chapters 5-8
One of the biggest things was large companies taking over America. Large companies would buy out the smaller businesses and then eventually there started being one big company. Another thing that happened was a lot of immigration. Immigration was good at first because they took jobs people didn’t want but then too many people started coming and jobs ran out and more people were poor and homeless. So it wasn’t a very good time for America.
What impact did the Progressives have on the United States? (10 points)-Ch. 9
Pure Drug and Food Act passed by President Roosevelt. Which created the FDA? The FDA is making sure our food is safe. It made the meat healthier to eat, and companies had to put labels on their food packages so people would know what was in their food. Another thing was Direct Election of the Senators. This way the common people could have a say in who was in their senate. The Temperance Movement was created by women. It was to have alcohol banned, this way their husbands would treat them and their children better. Another amendment was for Women’s suffrage. This was for women could vote in the United States. Women wanted this because they were living here too and they wanted a say in things.
Describe US Foreign Policy in the late 1800's and early 1900's and be able to give examples. (10 points)-Ch. 10
Wilson’s Missionary Diplomacy was if a country had a dictatorship, we would ignore them, and not trade with them. Open door policy in China was letting China trade with anyone they wanted. Big Stick Diplomacy about our military, and to tell others that we are not afraid to hurt them if we did not agree.
What impact did World War I have on the United States?(10 points)-Ch. 11
This was a very bad thing for the US because we lost money. The sinking of the Lusitania is the main start of the war. Another reason of the start of the war was the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. Victory gardens and food administration were started to conserve food and save it for troops.
What positive and negative impact did the 1920's have on the United States? (20 points)-Ch. 12-13
Automobiles were a big success in the 1920’s. Ford was able to mass produce cars and they were cheaply made so that way everyone could afford one. Buying on credit was both good and bad. It helped middle class people pay for things like large appliances and cars, but people didn’t spend any more money, which hurt the economy. Prohibition was a negative thing. At first it seemed like a good idea, that it would get rid of alcohol and abuse. It really just led to gangs, violence, and illegal alcohol. Gangs were created and started illegal businesses. The gangs soon had rivals and killed each other and people who wouldn’t buy from them.
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