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
Columbus and discovering America ,civil war ,revolution war ,Constitution
Columbus discovered America in 1492. Civil war lasted for 4 years between the north and south. The north won. The American Revolution was fought by The U.S. and Great Brittan for our independence.
2. How did the US change during the late 1800's and early 1900's?(10 points)-Chapters 5-8
People moved west to get land and to search for gold during the gold rush in 1799.
3. What impact did the Progressives have on the United States?(10 points)-Ch. 9
Things around today amendment 16 - 19 Food and drug act
16th amendment- income tax
17th amendment- direct election of senators
18th amendment-Prohibition
19th amendment- women's right to vote
21st amendment- recalling the 18th amendment
Woodrow Wilson broke up monopolies so smaller businesses had a chance, teddy roosevelt worked for conservation. also child labor laws were introduced, work safety laws were also introduced to create safer work places. Federal Reserve System- bankers bank.
4. How did the US deal with the world in the late 1800's and early 1900's?(10 points)-Ch. 10
Went to war with Spain the Monro doctrine big stick diplomacy
1. Non interventionist- do intervene in foreign affairs, especially Europeans.
2. Isolationist- keep to yourself. worked alone during foreign affairs, didn't make alliances with other countries.
3. Passive and Reactive- not aggressive, react only if something affects you.
4. Weak army and navy- less likely to go to war.
New Diplomacy: began in late 1800s early 1900s.
1. Imperialistic- began taking over weaker countries in the world. -Alfred Mahan (author) Henry Cabot Lodge, Teddy Roosevelt.
2. Stronger Army and Navy
3. Interventionist- especially in central and south America. - became more involved in other countries affairs. Monroe doctrine said that if any country was attacked that was on the doctrine the US would take it as an attack on the US and we will attack back.
4. Strong Nationalism- having strong pride and confidence in one's country.
Monroe doctrine made it so European countries couldn't 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 govt 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.
5. What impact did World War I have on the United States?(25 points)-Ch. 11
Treaty of reside, lives lost, cost money, women working in the factory, league of nations
Lost a lot of lives. It cost a lot of money but the United states were only in the war for 8 months. It gave women jobs in factories.
6. What positive and negative impact did the 1920's have on the United States?(25 points)-Ch. 12-13
Buying on credit women's rights
Semester Test Blog-10 points
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