- 1. 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
Some of the main events that took place in 8th grade U.S. History I think are:
Columbus and Exploration - his goal was to travel across the world and get back to Asia. But on his way around the world he discovered America. It didn't really change our country it was more of the start of our country, if Columbus didn't go out on this voyage and discover this land, we would not be a country. And other people would not have settled.
Revolutionary War- -The Revolutionary war was also known as the War of Independence. It happened between Great Britain and the thirteen British Colonies. This really impacted the US because we got Independence, which is what we wanted!
Constitution- The founding fathers got together to create a set of laws, which is now the Constitution. These set of laws are the highest laws in the United States. The constitution now helps our country out by creating the congress, presidency, and how the government works.
Gold Rush- people were overcome by the idea of the American dream- to live without having to worry about money, supporting a family, or debts to pay off.
Settlement of Jamestown- The Settlement of Jamestown definitely caused people to start coming over to the new land. This also cause Men and women to discover more land and settle other places. To it started forming the Country to become bigger and had more land.
- 2. How did the US change during the late 1800's and early 1900's?(10 points)-Chapters 5-8
The Industrial revolution was a period of time when technology was thriving in the United States. Many people during this time began to move west in order to obtain more resources and better land. There were also many big businesses and monopolies that were taking over other businesses in the same field. The gold Rush also took place in 1799 when a 17 pound gold nugget was found. Everyone began to travel to California in order to become rich. New towns were created in California for the miners and their families. New land was also discovered during this time.
- 3. What impact did the Progressives have on the United States?(10 points)-Ch. 9
- The 16th amendment- Income tax
- 17 amendment- Prohibition (Banning of alcohol.)
- 18th amendment- manufacturing of alcohol
Woodrow Wilson broke up monopolies so smaller businesses had a chance. Teddy Roosevelt worked for conservation, also child labor laws were introduced, and work safety laws were also introduced to create safer work places.
Federal Reserve System- banker’s bank.
- 4. How did the US deal with the world in the late 1800's and early 1900's?(10 points)-Ch. 10
Strong Nationalism- having strong pride and confidence in one's country.
Monroe doctrine- This made it so european countries couldnt settle in the western hemisphere, and the US would fight if anyone did.
Roosevelt corollary- strengthened the monroe doctrine, said that the US would be the police officer between latin american and europe, the US would use force to protect interests in latin america. means that america will help solve disputes between latin america and europe without europe invading latin america.
Big Stick Diplomacy--"Speak softly and carry a big stick" - means to have a big army and navy and have people respect that. don't necessarily need to fight, just have a strong military and be intimidating.
Taft's Dollar Diplomacy -used the US gov't to guarantee loans made to foreign countries by US banks and businessmen, took control of them because they owe us a lot of money. "substitution dollars for bullets"- instead of war and military control, we controlled their businesses and economy instead. kept europeans out of the latin american countries.
Wilson's Missionary Diplomacy - when the US ignored latin american gov't, this policy did not work. the US wouldnt recognize any goternment that was hostile toward the US. Mexican gov't was overthrown.
- 5. What impact did World War I have on the United States?(25 points)-Ch. 11
The Treaty of Versailles came about and it was a peace settlement which was signed after WWI had ended in 1918, and the war known as the war of guilt, because Germany had to take full blame for the war. When Germany lost the land, they lost mostly all of their economic businesses. This punished Germany severely. We didn't pass the treaty, because Congress thought that if we signed it then we would be in war all the time.
League-of Nations- the League of Nations was to ensure that war would never be broke out again. After the mess with the Treaty of Versailles many people looked at the League of Nations to bring stability to the world.
Also during World War I women started taking over the men’s jobs and this really made the men mad.
- 6. What positive and negative impact did the 1920's have on the United States?(25 points)-Ch. 12-13
In the 20’s a lot of positive and negative things came about. Let’s start with the positive things. In 1920 the 19th amendment was passed and this granted women the right to vote. When women got the right to vote they had more opportunities. Many women started to get hired for office jobs. When the men went to war women in had to do the men’s work so it was proven that they could do the things men did. Another great thing that made the 20’s roar would be movies. A very popular movie that we know as “Peter Pan” came out in 1924 but other than that movies were horror movies, black and white, and also silent. Jazz music was another big thing, and this was upbeat and commonly used for dancing. This music helped make the 20's.
Sports were also major! The Red Scare came about in 1924 and that was when the U.S. feared communism. Prohibition also came in the 20’s and that was the banning of alcohol. Some say this was good and it has also been said that this led to gangs.
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