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
The most important events that took place in US History I believe would be the discovering of America in 1492 by Christopher Columbus. The 13 colonies were also very important to the United States. The Revolutionary War was also very important in the United States gaining its independence. The Revolutionary War began in 1776 and was between the United States and England, the United States eventually won and gained their independence. The Civil War began in 1861 and lasted for 4 years. The war was between the north and the south, eventually on April 14, 1865 the North won. Reconstruction took place in the United States after the Civil War. The south was destroyed during the Civil War so the north had to help the south rebuild their land and buildings. The hatred between the North and South also needed to solved, but it took much longer.
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
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. Fedral 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
1. Noninterventionist- do intervene in foreign affairs, especially europes.
2. Isolationist- keep to yourself. worked alone during foreign affairs, didn't make alliances with other countries.
3. Passive and Reactive- not agressive, 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. -Alfed 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 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
There was a very big impact on the United States after World War 1. The United States and many other countries around the world suffered many casualties and lost a lot of money. Luckily the United States was only in the war for eight months, so they didnt suffer as much as the other countries. Germany went into a depression after the war as well, which eventually led to WWII because Hitler came into power at this time. On the bright side, women began to work in factories which led to more things in the 1920s.
6. What positive and negative impact did the 1920's have on the United States?(25 points)-Ch. 12-13
The 1920s were known as the Roaring Twenties and the United States was booming during this time. Movies, sports, and jazz music became popular due to radios and the invention of the automobile, which allowed people to travel to these events and watch. This was also a good time for African Americans and women. African Americans began to move north and obtained better jobs and better places to live. The NAACP was set up to protect the rights and advancement of colored people, which is still around today. The women in the 20s became more independent and worked in the factories. They also began to go to college and went out more. There were flapper girls in the 20s that wore looser shorter clothing.
The down side to the 1920s was the prohibition and gangs. This caused a lot of crime and illegal activity. Al Capone was the most famous gangster. Buying on credit was also introduced in the 1920s which led people into debt, which later led on to the Great Depression in the 1930s.
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