Foreign Policy Flashcards
Who bought the Virgin Islands and from whom?
The United States bought the Virgin Islands from Denmark.
Who was the long-time Mexican ruler supported by the US?
The long-time Mexican ruler supported by the US was President Díaz.
Why did many Mexicans oppose President Díaz?
Many Mexicans thought he would sell out to the US, as Americans had built up Mexican railroad, steel, and mining industries.
What happened to President Díaz?
He was overthrown in 1911 by Francisco Madero.
Who killed Madero and what did he do afterward?
Madero was killed by Mexican General Huerta, who then nationalized all US property in Mexico.
How did Wilson respond to Huerta’s actions?
Wilson funded three revolutionaries in Mexico to overthrow Huerta: Zapata, Carranza, and Pancho Villa, with Villa initially receiving most of the funding.
What happened in Vera Cruz and who became president of Mexico?
The US took control of Vera Cruz, and Carranza, who received most of the US supplies, became president of Mexico.
Why did Pancho Villa attack US towns?
Villa attacked US towns and killed Americans, hoping to start a war between Mexico and the US to become the leader of Mexico.
What was the outcome of the US army’s mission to capture Villa?
The US army, led by Black Jack Pershing, won the battles and chased Villa back to Corral. The US then made a deal with Carranza to leave Mexico, and Carranza would deal with Villa.
What was the 16th Amendment about?
The 16th Amendment introduced the federal income tax as a money maker for the US government
What did the 17th Amendment establish?
The 17th Amendment established the direct election of senators by the people.
What did the 18th Amendment prohibit?
The 18th Amendment made the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol illegal in the US (Prohibition).
What did the 19th Amendment grant?
The 19th Amendment granted women’s suffrage, giving women the right to vote.
