1. What are the main historic events that took place in 8th Grade US History that helped shape the United States up to 1877?
I personally believe that the Discovery of America in 1492 is when Columbus discovered America was the most important thing in our history. Then there was the 13 colonies, which was a very important part of history. To gain our freedom there was The Revolutionary War. The Revolutionary War began in 1777 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.
2. How did the US change during the late 1800's and early 1900's?
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?
The Progressive Industry was aimed to restore economic opportunities and correct injustices in American life.There was four goals of progressiveness.Protecting social welfare, Promoting moral improvement, Creating economic reform, Fostering efficiency.
16th -The 16th amendment is an important amendment that allows the federal (United States) government to levy (collect) an income tax from all Americans. Income tax allows for the federal government to keep an army, build roads and bridges, enforce laws and carry out other important duties. 17th- Passed by Congress May 13, 1912, and ratified April 8, 1913, of the Constitution by allowing voters to cast direct votes for U.S. Senators. Prior to its passage, Senators were chosen by state legislatures. 18th amendment-Prohibition was the banning of alcoholic beverages. Prohibition was a period of nearly fourteen years of U.S. history in which the manufacture, sale, and transportation of liquor was made illegal. It led to the first and only time an Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was repealed, the eighteenth amendment.
Before the Civil War, married middle-class women were usually expected to spend most of their time to take care of their homes and families. By the late 19th century, only middle-class and upper-class women could afford that. (Poorer women) had no choice and had to work for wages outside the of their homes.
The second major antitrust measure, the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914, set up the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). It was(and still is) an organization that President Wilson helped establish that watches over businesses and then breaks them up if they form monopolies.
4. How did the US deal with the world in the late 1800's and early 1900's?(10 points)-Ch. 10
They used these to deal with other countries.
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, which means that America will help solve disputes between Latin America and Europe without Europe invading Latin America.
Taft's Dollar Diplomacy - created to protect U.S. businesses in foreign countries. Its ultimate motivation was to further the U.S.’s economic power to Latin America, and East Asia through guaranteeing loans made to foreign countries."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 – was Woodrow Wilson's idea of the United States' moral responsibility to deny recognition to any Latin America government that was viewed as hostile to American interests. This was the first time America had failed to recognize any government, besides the Confederacy. It was an expansion of President James Monroe's 1823 Monroe Doctrine.
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 didn't 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?
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 awesome 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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