Quiz on Progressives HW: Vocabulary- 1920s and Great Depression – Page 25 & 26 in packet Regents Review Class – 6/3 Room 158, 159, 160 8:15-11:15
* Yellow Journalism * Protect American investments in Cuba * Sinking of the Maine * As a result – U.S. acquires Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico and Cuba as a protectorate until 1930
* Disappointed U.S. annexed rather than independence. * Filipinos fought for independence – defeated in * U.S. built roads, hospitals and schools. * Given independence in 1946 just after WWII.
* Used as a coaling station. Americans built sugar and pineapples plantations. * Queen Lilikoulani tried to take power from the plantation owners. * Owners revolted in * Provisional government asked to be annexed.
* Open Door Policy 1899 * Concerned European powers would establish “spheres of influence” * John Hay established equal trading rights * Reaction – Boxer Rebellion.
* Spanish American War proved a need for the canal. * Offered 10 million to Colombia (which owned Panama) they refused. * Roosevelt aids Panamanians in revolt.
* 1952 becomes a self governing commonwealth. * Are American Citizens. * Cannot vote for President * No Federal taxes.
* No further colonization of the Western Hemisphere. * U.S. will stay out of European affairs * Act of War
* Extension of the Monroe Doctrine * U.S. would act as an “international police power”
* Encourages bankers and investors to invest in profitable ventures in Latin America.
* Militarism * Alliances * Nationalism * Imperialism * Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
* Sinking of the Lusitania * Zimmerman Telegram
* War Industries Board * Food Administration * Selective Service * Women won right to vote
* Wilson’s 14 points * League of Nations * Treaty of Versailles