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Monroe Doctrine
A US policy that went against Europe colonialism, it was signed by President Monroe. This is important because it represents the US foreign policy at the time. -
Hawaiian Annexation
Hawaii was annexed by the United States. This is important because it gave the US more power and it showed increased nationalism and imperialism. -
De Lome Letter
A letter from a Spanish ambassador about Spain's involvement in Cuba and the US's foreign affairs. -
Sinking of the Maine
A US ship exploded and sank. This was blamed on the Spanish and lead to the Spanish American war. -
Teller Amendment
An amendment setting terms and conditions on the US's activity in Cuba. This is important because it influences US foreign policy -
Anti-Imperialist League
A movement against imperialism in response to the US trying to annex the Philippines. This shows the resistance to imperialism in the US. -
Major Political Turning Point
Shows the increase in imperialism and growing push against it. -
Open Door Policy
Policy by the US protecting countries that trade with China. This is important in relations to foreign relations and policies. -
Major Foreign Policy Turning Point
Helped to open up trade with China -
Square Deal
A program that helped control the economy and make changes. This is important because it lead to changes in policy and affected US citizens. -
Major Economic Turning Point
Revolutionized economy and set new rules, trying to protect consumers and markets -
Platt Amendment
Amendment that set limits on the US's involvement in Cuba. This is important because it influences the US's foreign policy and power. -
Socialist Party of America
A new political party formed under socialist ideals. This is important because it shows the spread of new philosophies in America. -
Newlands Reclamation Act
A law that lead to project regarding irrigation and nature. This is important because it helped to irrigate in dry lands. -
Environmental Turning point.
Made laws preserving nature and facilitating irrigation and trade -
Panama Canal
A canal that allowed trade over long distances to be easier. This is important because it allows maritime trade to be facilitated and increased nationalism. -
Russo-Japanese War
A war fought between Japan and Russia. This war is important because it allowed Russia to gain more power and it shifted the balance of power in the world. -
Meat Inspection Act
A law regarding meat quality and sales. This is important because it protected consumers. -
Social Turning Points
Helped protect consumers and guaranteed quality of certain products -
Pure Food & Drug Act
A law passed regarding the sale of food and drugs. This is important because it protected consumers. -
Great White Fleet
A journey of powerful battleships around the world. This is important because it showed dominance and the power of the US. This increased nationalism and would facilitate imperialism. -
Political Turning point
Helped establish US dominance around the world -
NAACP
An organization fighting for the rights of African-Americans. This is important because it shows progression towards equality. -
Social change
Showed a progressive shift and tried to give more rights to Blacks. -
16th Amendment
An amendment passed regarding federal income tax. This is important because it allowed the government to have more power and earn money from citizens. -
Triangle Shirtwaist fire
An industrial fire disaster that was very deadly.This is important because it would lead to better protection for workers. -
Bull Moose Party
A progressive political party. This is important because it shows the spread of new philosophies in America. -
17th Amendment
An amendment that changed the way senators get elected. This is important because it changes the politics of the US. -
Political Turning Point
Helped fight corruption and changed the way senators are elected. Changing the groups with the most political power. -
Major Economic and Political Turning Point
Gave banks more political power and tried to help ensure economic prosperity. -
Federal Reserve Act
A law allowing banks to print their own money. This is important because it helps to stabilize the economy. -
Clayton Antitrust Act
An act defining business practices. This is important because it helps to control the economy. -
Federal Trade Commission
An organization enforcing trust laws. This is important it protects consumers. -
Lusitania
A British liner that was sunk. This is important because it shows new forms of war. -
NWP
An organization fighting for the rights of women. This is important because it shows the progression towards equality. -
Sussex Pledge
A promise from Germany to the US, assuring acts of violence. This is important because it shows the global scope of WW1 -
Zimmerman Telegram
A telegram proposing an alliance between Mexico and Germany. This is important because it shows the global scope of WW1. -
Selective Service Act
A law establishing the draft. This is important because it shows the effort needed for the war. -
Espionage Act
A law preventing interfere with prosecution of war efforts. This is important because it shows the fear of global interference. -
War Industry Board
A government agency controlling war supplies. This is important because it shows the control needed for WW1. -
Harlem Renaissance
Artistic movement allowing Blacks to express themselves. This is important because it had a big influence on US culture. -
Social Turning Point
Blacks were able to express themselves more than before and were taken more serious socially. -
National War Labor Board
An agency controlling labor disputes. This is important because it shows how effort from everyone was needed in WW1. -
Sedition Act
A law banning speech against the government. This is important because it shows the fear of interference against the government. -
WWI Armistice
The armistice in WW1 that ended the fighting. This is important because it shows a moment of hope during the war. -
Schenck v U.S.
A trial regarding the espionage act. This is important because it shows that the government was scared of an anti-war influence. -
Palmer Raids
A series of raids during the red scare. This shows the fear of and efforts to suppress communism. -
Volstead Act
A law to enforce the 18th amendment. This was important because it banned the sale of alcohol. -
Red Scare
Widespread fear of communism in America. This shows the fear of international influences. -
Radio & phonographs
New technologies facilitating communication. This is important because it allowed information to be spread easier. -
Treaty of Versailles
Peace treaty ending the WW1. This is important because it set terms after WW1. -
League of Nations
An organization controlling international issues. This is important because shows that people didn't want to have another world war. -
Sacco & Vanzetti Case
Murder trial against Italian immigrants. This is important because it shows discrimination against immigrants. -
Teapot Dome Scandal
A bribery scandal involving the president. This is important because it shows corruption in the government. -
Quota Laws of ’21 & ‘24
Laws setting limits on immigration. This shows the increasingly anti-immigrant attitude of the US. -
Nine-Power China Treaty
A treaty affirming Chinese independence and gave nations power to do business with them. This is important because it shows the spread of imperialism. -
Five-Power Naval Treaty
A treaty limiting naval construction. This is important because it shows the fear of war. -
Dawes Plan
A plan to settle the issues of WW1. This is important because it shows the fear of another war. -
Scopes trial
A trial involving the teaching of evolution. This is important because it shows a change in US culture. -
Black Tuesday
A major stock market crash on Wall Street. This is important because it would lead to the Great Depression. -
Economic Turning Point
A crash in the stock market would soon lead to a weaker economy and ultimately, the Great Depression. This would cause people to suffer, become poor/unemployed, and/or lose a lot of money -
21st Amendment
US amendment repealing the 18th amendment. This is important because it shows the influence of forces outside the government. -
Social change
Allowed alcohol to be sold, this started away from the policies of the 18th amendment. -
NCLC
An organization dealing with consumer issues. This is important because it helps low income people in the US.
