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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.
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Hawaii was annexed by the United States. This is important because it gave the US more power and it showed increased nationalism and imperialism.
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A letter from a Spanish ambassador about Spain's involvement in Cuba and the US's foreign affairs.
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A US ship exploded and sank. This was blamed on the Spanish and lead to the Spanish American war.
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An amendment setting terms and conditions on the US's activity in Cuba. This is important because it influences US foreign policy
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A movement against imperialism in response to the US trying to annex the Philippines. This shows the resistance to imperialism in the US.
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Shows the increase in imperialism and growing push against it.
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Policy by the US protecting countries that trade with China. This is important in relations to foreign relations and policies.
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Helped to open up trade with China
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A program that helped control the economy and make changes. This is important because it lead to changes in policy and affected US citizens.
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Revolutionized economy and set new rules, trying to protect consumers and markets
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Amendment that set limits on the US's involvement in Cuba. This is important because it influences the US's foreign policy and power.
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A new political party formed under socialist ideals. This is important because it shows the spread of new philosophies in America.
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A law that lead to project regarding irrigation and nature. This is important because it helped to irrigate in dry lands.
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Made laws preserving nature and facilitating irrigation and trade
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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.
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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.
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A law regarding meat quality and sales. This is important because it protected consumers.
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Helped protect consumers and guaranteed quality of certain products
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A law passed regarding the sale of food and drugs. This is important because it protected consumers.
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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.
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Helped establish US dominance around the world
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An organization fighting for the rights of African-Americans. This is important because it shows progression towards equality.
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Showed a progressive shift and tried to give more rights to Blacks.
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An amendment passed regarding federal income tax. This is important because it allowed the government to have more power and earn money from citizens.
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An industrial fire disaster that was very deadly.This is important because it would lead to better protection for workers.
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A progressive political party. This is important because it shows the spread of new philosophies in America.
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An amendment that changed the way senators get elected. This is important because it changes the politics of the US.
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Helped fight corruption and changed the way senators are elected. Changing the groups with the most political power.
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Gave banks more political power and tried to help ensure economic prosperity.
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A law allowing banks to print their own money. This is important because it helps to stabilize the economy.
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An act defining business practices. This is important because it helps to control the economy.
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An organization enforcing trust laws. This is important it protects consumers.
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A British liner that was sunk. This is important because it shows new forms of war.
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An organization fighting for the rights of women. This is important because it shows the progression towards equality.
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A promise from Germany to the US, assuring acts of violence. This is important because it shows the global scope of WW1
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A telegram proposing an alliance between Mexico and Germany. This is important because it shows the global scope of WW1.
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A law establishing the draft. This is important because it shows the effort needed for the war.
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A law preventing interfere with prosecution of war efforts. This is important because it shows the fear of global interference.
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A government agency controlling war supplies. This is important because it shows the control needed for WW1.
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Artistic movement allowing Blacks to express themselves. This is important because it had a big influence on US culture.
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Blacks were able to express themselves more than before and were taken more serious socially.
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An agency controlling labor disputes. This is important because it shows how effort from everyone was needed in WW1.
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A law banning speech against the government. This is important because it shows the fear of interference against the government.
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The armistice in WW1 that ended the fighting. This is important because it shows a moment of hope during the war.
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A trial regarding the espionage act. This is important because it shows that the government was scared of an anti-war influence.
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A series of raids during the red scare. This shows the fear of and efforts to suppress communism.
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A law to enforce the 18th amendment. This was important because it banned the sale of alcohol.
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Widespread fear of communism in America. This shows the fear of international influences.
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New technologies facilitating communication. This is important because it allowed information to be spread easier.
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Peace treaty ending the WW1. This is important because it set terms after WW1.
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An organization controlling international issues. This is important because shows that people didn't want to have another world war.
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Murder trial against Italian immigrants. This is important because it shows discrimination against immigrants.
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A bribery scandal involving the president. This is important because it shows corruption in the government.
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Laws setting limits on immigration. This shows the increasingly anti-immigrant attitude of the US.
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A treaty affirming Chinese independence and gave nations power to do business with them. This is important because it shows the spread of imperialism.
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A treaty limiting naval construction. This is important because it shows the fear of war.
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A plan to settle the issues of WW1. This is important because it shows the fear of another war.
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A trial involving the teaching of evolution. This is important because it shows a change in US culture.
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A major stock market crash on Wall Street. This is important because it would lead to the Great Depression.
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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
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US amendment repealing the 18th amendment. This is important because it shows the influence of forces outside the government.
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Allowed alcohol to be sold, this started away from the policies of the 18th amendment.
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An organization dealing with consumer issues. This is important because it helps low income people in the US.
