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1
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In 1899, the US urged other nations to allow free trade in China. This was known as…

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The Open Door Policy

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Why did the US support Panama’s revolt against Colombia

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To build an American owned canal across Panama

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Which aspect of foreign policy did William Taft focus on during his presidency?

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The Economic aspect

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What provoked the war between the US and the Philippines in 1890

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The US didn’t grant independence to the Philippines after the Spanish-American war.

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What did President Woosrown Wilson’s foreign policy focus on?

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moral beliefs and the spread of democracy internationally.

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What is the Roosevelt Corollary
(1904)

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The Corollary went towards ensuring that U.S. interests abroad were protected from, in future, European powers using this ruling at Hague as justification for military action and/or occupation in Central and Latin America. It is considered an extension of the Monroe Doctrine.

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6
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In developing foreign policy, the guiding principle for all 3 presidents is to serve the

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national interest

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7
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“We must prove ourselves their friends and champions upon terms of honor” -William Taft shows

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self-determination

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The three presidents served from

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1890-1917

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9
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How did the government build the large fighting force it would need to enter WW1?

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It established a national draft of men from ages 21 to 30

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10
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What contributed the most to tench warfare in WW1?

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long distance weapons like machine guns

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Why was the timing of the American Expeditionary forces so cruicial?

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Because Russia had overthrown its royal family and turned to communism. That led them to sign a peace treaty with Germany and leave the war to just the French and Italians. France was getting it’s butt kicked so forces were sent under the leadership of the French. They treated American soldiers poorly.

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WW1 369th regiment?

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All-black US regiment that took part in active combat. Very successful.

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12
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Key invention that took away stalemates

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Tanks

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12
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What did the Germans create to enhance their naval warfare

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U-boats

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13
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Congress decided in 1917 to declare war on

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Germany

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Why did the US pass the Selective Service Act?

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To create a national draft.

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15
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Were nuclear bombs in WW1?

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NO

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16
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Key event in 1917 that made a huge negative impact on allies?

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Russian Revolution

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17
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German Americans were treated _______ during the war

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Poorly

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18
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what was the main concern reservationists had about the treaty of versailles?

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Article X (10) would draw the US into wars without condressional approval

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During the Paris Peace Conference

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Wilson gave in on punishing germany bc he wanted the League of Nations

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collective security

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a commitment by many countries to join together to deal with nations that threaten peace

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21
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President Wilson intended to keep peace w/ the LoN by

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By utilizing collective security.

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22
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reservationists

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wanted reservations to the treaty before approving it

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What did Henry Cabot Lodge warn us about? (treaty of Versailles)

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The country’s power as a peacenation would be destroyed.

24
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What started the fighting between Austria-Hungary and Serbia in the balkans?

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The assassination of Franz Ferdinand and his wife.

25
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How did German U-boats violate international law.

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By attacking foreign merchant ships with American citizens in them.

26
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In the Zimmerman note, what did Germany promise to Mexico in return for support in upcoming an alien

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Recover land they lost from the Mexican-American war.

27
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14 points restricted

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secret alliances

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Why did President Wilson staying out of the war in 1914 please the average American?

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The economy was boosting because of the war so the average citizen was getting paid more.

29
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Status of combat in 1914?

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Stalemate

30
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In 1914 why did no country make peace?

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US wanted money and Europe had pride.

31
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What was the Sussex Pledge?

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A vow to stop attacks on ships with American passengers in it.

32
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How did Americans respond to the US joining the war

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Though scared most supported Wilsons cause to make everything “safe for democracy”

33
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Why were Europeans excited about President Wilson’s Arrival in 1918

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They were grateful for all he’s done to help with the war.

34
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self-determination

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right of people from other nations to decide their own gov.

35
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What article in the Treaty of Versailles split the Republican Party?

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Article 10 (X)

36
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irreconcilables

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A senator who opposed the Treaty of Versailles.

37
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Why did President Wilson embark on an 8000 mile speaking tour?

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To raise public support for the league of nations.

38
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Foreign Policy William Howard Taft

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Dollar Diplomacy

39
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Foreign Policy made by Woodrow Wilson

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Moral Diplomacy

40
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Dollar Diplomacy

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more business = less warfare
gave out more loans and did more international business.

41
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Big Stick Policy

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Staying peaceful but being strong enough to defend yourself from everything.

42
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Moral Diplomacy

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Where support is only given to countries whose beliefs align with the US. (GREATER GOD) instated self-determination

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Monroe Doctrine

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Warned European powers not to interfere with the Western Hemisphere.

44
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Consumerism casused

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the economy to not keep up with only men in the workforce

45
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Pink Collar Jobs

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teaching, nursing, etc

46
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Lower class women ___ for money, Hgher Class worked for ___ and middle class stayed at ____

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Work
Trend
Home

47
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Sigmund Freud introduced ideas that logically expresses that women are capable of just as many things as

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men

48
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Roaring 20’s came along with flappers who drink, smoke, dress lewdly, work by day party by

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night

49
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Rich people copied flappers

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with rich jewelry and dresses etc.

50
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John Watson saw a different definition of women and motherhood

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military dude

51
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Margaret Sanger

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Founded principals for birth control and cycle of fertility

52
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New Black Meant

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black pride, new occupations, free speech, black cultural expression etc.

53
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Marcus Garvey is

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a liar and a cheat, Jamaican and got deported after conning people and going to prison for it. yknow the rest

54
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Harlem renaissance

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55
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WEB du bois

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didn’t like Garvey, he was old but owned nightclubs. Jazz born harmonize in spontaneity.

56
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Scopes monkey trial

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no evolution is science class, only christianity.

57
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prohibition

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The 18th amendment birthed the mafia bc they were selling to Catholic Churches, the 21st reversed it, so then they became gangsters.

58
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cause of WW1

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remember mania

59
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Imperialists justified their actions based on

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social darwinism

60
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