events Flashcards
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spanish-american war causes 1898
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- cuban struggle for independence
- yellow journalisn (newspapers that emphasized sensationalism over facts)
- sinking of USS Maine
- economic interests (sugar plantations)
- imperialist ideology (manifest destiny, us global expansion)
2
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spanish american war effects 1898
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- us wins extremely quickly
- spanish gives up Puerto Rico & Guam
- US gains control over the Phillipines
War marked shift in US foreign policy towards imperialism & interventionism
3
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Political reforms
progressive era
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- direct primary: allowed voters to select party nominees directly
- Initiative, Referendum, Recall: empowered citizens to propose legislation, vote on laws, & remove elected officials
- 17th Amendment: established the direct election of US senators, enhancing democratic participation
expanded democracy & increased citizen involvement in gov
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social reforms
progressive era
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- Labor Laws: Introduction of child labor laws, worplace safety regulations, 8-hour work day
- Women’s Suffarage Movement: gained right to vote w 19th amendment. NAWSA founded to empower women
- Settlement Houses: Provided social services and education to immigrants & the urban poor
addressed social injustices & improved living conditions
5
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economic reforms
progressive era
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- Trust Busting: enforcement of antitrust laws to break up monopolies (ex. Sherman Anti-trust Act)
- Regulation of Corporations: established the FDA (food and drug administration) & regulaton of railroads to ensure fair practices - increased government involvement to protect citizens
- Progressive Taxation: introduction of income taxes to reduce inequality (16th amendment)
promoted fairness in economy & reduced corporate power
6
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environmental reforms
progressive era
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- Conservation movement: Led by figures like John Muir & Theodoore Roosevelt to protect natural resources
- National Parks: establisment of national parks & forests to preserve environment
emphasized need for sustainable practices and government intervention in protecting government
7
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educational and public health reforms
progressive era
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- Compulsory Education Laws: increased access to education for children, promoting literacy & civic responsibility
- Public Health Initiatives: improved sanitation, vaccination programs, & food safety regulations (pure food and drug act, meat inspection act)
Aimed at enhancing public welfare & social justice. Societal imrpvement & gov responsibility
8
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economic reforms
OTHER progressive reforms
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- Woodrow Wilson created the Federal Reserve Board -> national banking system
9
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racial reforms
OTHER progressive reforms
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- Segregation still very common, NAACP founded to fight for equality
10
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WWI causes
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- assasination of the Archduke, nationalism, militarism, etc
11
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WWI U.S involvement
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- Woodrow Wilson initially remained neutral
- However, they eventually joined the Allied Powers due to German submarine warfare
12
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WWI effects
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- Treaty of Versailles: Allies win, huge punishment for Germany
13
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Great Depression causes
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- wall street crash
- excessive use of credit
- overproduction
14
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Great Depression effects
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- US gross national income declines by almost 50%
- Poverty and homelessness
15
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Great Depression Hoover’s Policies
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- Tax foreign imports -> big mistakes
- RCF -> measure for propping up railroads, banks, etc
