...history there have been many wars in which different parties were fighting for either freedom or territory and in the Spanish American War both Spain and the United States were in conflict for both. The Spanish American War began in April 1898 and ended August 1898 which was a brief rivalry between Spain and the United States that led to the death of three hundred and seventy-nine Americans . The United States found themselves intervening in Cuba’s fight for independence against Spain after President McKinley and the queen of Spain tried their best to keep a war from even happening. This has changed the countries future which some may say that it was a worthy entity or others thought it was a bad thing. As a result, they did indeed...
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...justified. I believe it was necessary to maintain Democracy and freedom throughout the world, as well as protect the American people. As we all know, during this time period, there were two major wars, both were a serious threat to the United States and its people. The Spanish-American War began with the Spanish mercilessly crushing the Cuban people who were trying to start a revolution in 1895. Many U.S. newspapers graphically portrayed how the Spanish ruthlessly halted the Cuban revolution. This caused many citizens of the U.S. to sympathize with the Cubans and the demand for intervention rose. The demand for intervention would continue until the USS Maine exploded...
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...A notable example includes President John Tyler who used the doctrine in 1842 to justify the seizing Texas. However, the Doctrine’s relevance in the Spanish American War defines . It has been established that American went to war with Spain over Cuba. The point of contention, however, is the reason why they went to war. At the time there has been two primary “justifications” for the declaration of war: the economical benefits of annexing Cuba, and — more-popularly — the sympathies that Americans felt for Cubans. While both types of these justifiers wanted the war to start, they wanted the war to end differently than each other. The inevitable concision of Spain left America in a peril: what was to be done with Spain? There were two options: either annex Cuba for economic reasons, or leave them to regulate themselves. The arguments presented in the Monroe Doctrine support the latter solution more than the former, as the Doctrine stated its reasoning included the people’s “cherish sentiments the most friendly in favor of the liberty and happiness of their...
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...five generations. Following the start of the Civil War in 1861, his family fled to New York to escape the chaos of the conflict and his beloved brother would enlist and serve in the Union Army. His brother would die in the war, leaving James and his mother heartbroken. As a result, his mother would also die due to related trauma. James would be the first, enslaved member of his family to receive his legal freedom, citizenship, and right to vote with the passage of the 14th and 15th Amendments, in 1868 and 1870 respectively. In 1898, James who was now 38 years old, was enjoying his role as the preacher at the Royal African Methodist Church in Brooklyn, New York. James, on good days, identified as a Republican and was a civil rights activist fighting against systemic racism. As a result of his and his family’s enslavement, James opposed the United States acquisition of Spanish territory in the Pacific and did not support the annexation of the Philippines. America’s conquest of non-white territories was done by subjugating these...
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...During World war 2 the main Axis powers were Germany, Italy, and Japan, while the main Allied powers were; England, The United States, The Soviet Union (aka USSR), and France. There were also some neutral countries consisting of Eire (Republic of Ireland), Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Afghanistan, and Portugal. World War 2 is one of the bloodiest conflicts in the world’s history and it is important to learn and remember why things happened the way they did. Each country had their own reasons for fighting in the war, and some remained neutral for their own reasons. Hitler in Germany wanted to secure a space in Europe for the “German Master Race”. Italy was a political ally, and japan wanted to expand their empire instead of increasing trade...
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...will include The Progressive Era (Chapter 4), An Emerging World Power (Chapter 5), World War I and Beyond (Chapter 6), The Twenties (Chapter 7), The Great Depression (Chapter 8), The New Deal (Chapter 9), The Coming of War (Chapter 10) and World War II (Chapter 11). There will be 75 questions consisting of multiple choice and true/false. You may use one small 3x5 notecard for notes on the test. Do not tell others about this benefit. If you mention the notecard to anyone else or out loud, you lose this benefit for you and the person you are talking to about it. It is a reward only for those of you who read directions. Chapter 4- The Progressive Era (1890-1920) Who were the Progressives? Urban Middle Class who wanted social reforms Muckrakers Journalists who sensationalized to drive social change Define recall Power to remove public servants What did the 19th Amendment do? Gave women the right to vote What is Americanization? Teaching minorities and immigrants to follow white, middle class ways of life Who were the three Progressive Era presidents? Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson Domestic policies of Progressive Era presidents (match them) Wilson-New Freedom/ Roosevelt- Square Deal Chapter 5- An Emerging World Power (1890-1917) Social Darwinism- Survival of the fittest Alfred T. Mahan and what he argued for a stronger America Strong modern Navy Four main causes of the Spanish-American War Cuban independence movement, Yellow Press, U.S.S. Maine incident, De Lome Letter Open...
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...brief analysis of possible solutions. The Past First England, then the US, have been for at least the last three centuries the most powerful countries in the world. England had a very early Industrial Revolution and its development of machines and ships led to its vast overseas empire. Even during the centuries when Spain was the most powerful nation and its ships traveled the entire world, its war crafts and equipments could not match the British fleet and armies. For a while there was France, with its beautiful Revolution for liberty, equality and fraternity, spreading the power of the bourgeoisie all over Europe. Then arose Napoleon, the Revolution’s emperor, trying to conquer new lands and colonies for France. In the long run, he was no match for the British power either. His ships were blockaded and destroyed at sea and his weary armies were finally crushed at Waterloo in 1815. 1 Then there was Germany, united after many decades of Prussian-German internal feuds and external wars, trying to gain access to colonies already controlled by France and Great Britain. The First World War unleashed and England, then with France as its valiant ally and the timely intervention of the US armies in the European theater, could still prove its resiliency and...
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...sympathetic to those that are oppressed ; steps up and opposes lincoln’s plan; doesn’t think the oppressed have been helped enough through concrete measures. Big supporter of freedman’s. * Sumner was beaten by canes in the senate chamber – personal animosity toward slavery and democracy in the south * almost like restarting over; a do-over * idealism and political motive * wanted to create a republican party in the south * Wanted to * Punish southerners * Protect freedmen * Strengthen republican party * 14th amendment * granting citizenship to African americans; can vote and hold office * outlawed black codes * righting wrongs that had popped up * some African americans were actually elected to senate; although this doesn’t last * 15th amendment * can’t deny someone the right to vote based on race * designed to reinforce democratic party taking over the south; new political role in the south * “Redemption “ * Around 1870, things look like they’re making progress * Grant elected president in 68, steps out of the way and let’s congress do what it wants * General amnesty act (1872) * Granted...
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...self- government such as Native Americans and those of non-European origin. They had this need and desire for it. Some economic, social, and political, pressure to expand in the U.S. dealt with many things such as experiencing what was known as the baby boom. This really increased the birth rates and growth of population due to immigration. Agriculture was so important in providing economic structure; many large families worked them, which was a huge asset for the U.S. In the 1800’s, the U.S. grew from more than 5 million to more than 23 million by mid-century. Thus, there was definitely a need to expand westward to accommodate this rapid growth. The U.S. also suffered from two terrible economic...
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...Theodore Roosevelt 1881-1889 War-hero, scholar, and conservative these are words that describe are 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt once was in the New York legislature and lived in North Dakota before he became president. Although Theodore Roosevelt’s time as president may seem as the most superior because he had power, the time of 1881-1889 is more important, because this was the start of his political career, the death of his wife and mother, and his escape to North Dakota all took place in this time. To start off, in 1881 Theodore Roosevelt started his political career and he definitely did not go unnoticed. For instance, “At the age of twenty-three, Roosevelt, the youngest member of New York’s legislature, attracted attention because of his anti corruption stance and his flair for the dramatic. He instinctively knew how to make his doings interesting to the press and the public. Personality flaws were obvious from the beginning of his political career (egotism, impulsiveness, a narrow-minded outlook, and occasional ruthlessness), yet Roosevelt’s...
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...the course, students will be able to: SLO1. Describe the cultural, geographic and climatic influences on Native American societies. SLO2. Compare and contrast religious, social and cultural differences among the major European settlers. SLO3. Describe the events that helped create American nationalism and lead to the American Revolution. SLO4. Explain the Constitutional Convention, the Articles of Confederation, and the emergence of a democratic nation. SLO5. Explain the U.S. Constitution as it related to the separation of powers, checks and balances, the Bill of Rights, and the major principles of democracy. SLO6. Evaluate the Jeffersonian dream of expansion and its effect on Native Americans SLO7. Describe Jacksonian democracy and the creation of a two party system SLO8. Explain slavery and associated issues that led to the Civil War and its aftermath. Module Titles Module 1—Early American exploration and colonization (SLO1) Module 2—British colonies (SLO2) Module 3—Road to the Revolution and the American Revolution (SLO3) Module 4—Early Republic (SLO4 and SLO5) Module 5—Jacksonian America (SLO 6 and SLO7) Module 6—Road to the Civil War (SLO8) Module 7—Civil War (SLO8) Module 8—Shaping American history: Signature Assignment (all SLOs) Module 1 Early Exploration and Contact with Native Americans Welcome to HIS 120: U.S. History and the Constitution How to be Successful in the Course Each module has a lecture...
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...It all dated back to the Spanish Conquest when the Spanish, led by Hernando Cortez, enslaved most of Latin America. The notorious Mexican Drug Cartel’s didn’t one day decide to take over the failing country. It was a series of events that led up to the downfall of the government and the rise of a new age. That new age still exists today and is growing every second. The Cartel’s gained their power during the Cold War when Mexico’s government was focused on “internal enemies” when they were killing their own people thought to be in “guerilla groups”. These so called guerilla groups main intention was to protect themselves from the corrupt government but in time they evolved into what is now Mexican Drug Cartel’s. The main reason why the Mexican Drug Cartel’s exist today is because of Mexico’s corrupt government and how they handled the situation. The Mexican government has addressed this problem and has taken baby steps to their main goal and that is to stop these infamous drug cartels from whatever they are smuggling and what not. After World War II there was a slowing of economic growth in Mexico and at that very same time there was a large population growth. This did not go well for Mexico as they saw what little economy they had before slip away. The government still hasn’t rebounded and the economy is still as bad as it can be. Mexico has tried to seek aid from the U.S. but all we gave them was a little friendly advice which was to do what they did best, which basically is...
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...nineteenth century dissolved into the twentieth, America was all puffed up and full of herself. Anguishing wounds left by the Civil War had all but healed during the 35 years from its end. Following the Battle of Wounded Knee in 1891, a conquered western frontier was reshaped by homesteading farmers and barbed wire. Native Americans lived on reservations while the mighty herds of buffalo were part of the nostalgic past of the wild, wild west. By the end of the 1800s a transcontinental railroad linked the economies of the east coast to the west and led to the standardization of time zones across the country. Growth in industry and economic power began to transform...
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...When American schoolchildren are educated about Europe between the years 1936 through 1975, they are taught about the aftereffects of World War I and about World War II. Europe, in high school history classes, ceases to exist after 1945 and the close of World War II unless, of course, one is learning about the Cold War and the Berlin Wall may be mentioned. They do not learn, however, that World War II era Spain—because Spain was neither an ally or a foe during the war—went through enormous conflict of its own. The three-year Spanish Civil War and the fascist dictatorship that followed are largely kept out of the American history books. Yet, the world is privy to much of its legacy through literature, art, film, and personal memory. Spain certainly remembers three hellish years of war and thirty six years of repression under Generalisimo Fransisco Franco, but how is General Franco remembered by the rest of the world? What legacy did he leave internationally? 2 It is a confused and varied one: to those closest to him he was a husband, father, and statesman; to Hitler, he was an obstacle on the road to world domination; to the Jews who fled from Hitler he was a hero; but to the many Spanish minorities and to his opponents in the Spanish Civil War he was a monster. 3 The answers to the questions posed are addressed in a variety of sources. One of these sources is the book Hitler Stopped by Franco, by Jane and Burt Boyar, who write a relatively straightforward book that explores many...
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...Why Did the United States Enter the First World War? There are a wide variety of theories as to why the United States entered the so-called Great War, and many have intriguing background information, making them believable. Take an example, such as sea warfare. One cause that may have triggered America's entrance into World War I was that they were being attacked, despite their attempted neutrality in the ordeal. Another possibility could have been America's Anti-German sentiment, or even their historical ties to Britain. Nonetheless, whether it was any of the subsequent reasons or not, the U.S. was enticed to join and fight out the war. 1. Pre-War Long before the mere idea of large-scale wars spanning throughout the world, George Washington said this: "...'Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent Alliances, with any portion of the foreign World..." With this, Washington was declaring that America might have wanted to run on a policy of isolationism, because it would stop them from ending up fighting in a war such as the First World War. Americans managed to keep this mindset for around one hundred years. However, nearing the end of this century of isolationism, a feeling of Jingoism came out in some Americans. At this point in time, Americans had expanded "from sea to shining sea" and even a little more. For many, this vast amount of land was enough. On the other hand, Jingoists wanted more. They may have even been willing to fight for more land, and the current...
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