Question

progressive era - imperialism test review
federal reserve (central bank)
17th amendment power to vote for senators
19th amendment womens suffrage
referendum government makes a law, people get to vote on it.

1. how did each of the following lead to the spanish - american war:

• de lome letter
• yellow journalism - more interested in selling papers than letting people know the truth
• uss maine. the explosion

1. theodore roosevelt helped win the spanish - american war by leading the rough riders to victory at the battle of san juan hill
2. results of the spanish - american war
3. what was the purpose of the panama canal?
4. what was the purpose of woodrow wilsons \watchful waiting\?

6 alfred t. mahan wanted america to expand by creating a powerful...

1. how are queen liliuokalani and sanford b. doles history related?
2. what resulted from the open door policy for the united states and china?
3. what role did muckrakers play in the progressive era?
4. what things are the food industry now required to do because of the fda and meat inspection act?
5. ida b. wells wrote about what issues?
6. jane addams worked to solve what problem in america?
7. what do conservationists believe?
8. how did roosevelts 3 cs help america?
9. how did the triangle shirtwaist fire change america?
10. upton sinclairs book the jungle led to what change in america?

Explanation:

1. De Lome letter: It was a private letter from the Spanish - American ambassador to the U.S. that was stolen and published. It criticized President McKinley in an undiplomatic way, fueling anti - Spanish sentiment in the U.S. and contributing to the push for war.
2. Yellow Journalism: Newspapers used sensationalism and false or exaggerated stories to sell papers. In the case of the lead - up to the Spanish - American War, they hyped up the situation in Cuba, creating public support for war.
3. USS Maine: The explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor was a major catalyst. Although the cause of the explosion was unclear, the U.S. press and public blamed Spain, leading to increased calls for war.
4. Theodore Roosevelt led the Rough Riders to victory at the Battle of San Juan Hill, boosting American morale and contributing to the American victory in the Spanish - American War.
5. The purpose of the Panama Canal was to create a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, reducing travel time and costs for trade and military operations.
6. Woodrow Wilson's "watchful waiting" was a foreign - policy stance where the U.S. would observe events in other countries (such as in Mexico) without immediate intervention, but still be ready to act if American interests were threatened.
7. Alfred T. Mahan wanted America to expand by creating a powerful navy to protect trade routes and project American power globally.
8. Queen Liliuokalani was the last reigning monarch of Hawaii. Sanford B. Dole was a key figure in the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the eventual annexation of Hawaii by the United States.
9. The Open Door Policy in the U.S. - China context aimed to ensure equal trading opportunities for all countries in China and prevent any one country from monopolizing trade with China.
10. Muckrakers were journalists who exposed social and political ills in the Progressive Era. They played a role in raising public awareness and pushing for reforms.
11. The FDA and Meat Inspection Act required the food industry to have truthful labels and to produce meat without added harmful substances.
12. Ida B. Wells wrote about issues of lynching, racial injustice, and the mistreatment of African - Americans in the United States.
13. Jane Addams worked to solve problems such as poverty, poor living conditions, and lack of social services in urban areas, often through settlement houses.
14. Conservationists believe in the protection and wise use of natural resources.
15. Roosevelt's 3 C's (Conservation of natural resources, Control of corporations, and Consumer protection) helped regulate the economy, protect the environment, and safeguard the rights of consumers.
16. The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire led to laws being passed to improve workplace safety conditions in America.
17. Upton Sinclair's book The Jungle exposed the unsanitary conditions in the meat - packing industry, leading to the creation of the Pure Food and Drug Act and more strict meat inspection.

Answer:

1. The De Lome letter angered Americans by its disrespectful remarks about the U.S. president, fueling anti - Spanish sentiment. Yellow Journalism exaggerated events to sell papers and create public support for war. The explosion of the USS Maine, with the U.S. blaming Spain, was a major trigger for war.
2. Rough Riders; San Juan Hill
3. The U.S. gained territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. It also established itself as a world power.
4. To provide a shorter shipping route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans for trade and military purposes.
5. To observe foreign events without immediate intervention while safeguarding American interests.
6. Navy
7. Sanford B. Dole was involved in overthrowing Queen Liliuokalani's monarchy, leading to Hawaii's annexation by the U.S.
8. It aimed to ensure equal trading opportunities for all countries in China and prevent monopolies.
9. They exposed social and political corruption and ills, leading to public awareness and calls for reform.
10. Have truthful labels and produce meat without added harmful substances.
11. Lynching and racial injustice against African - Americans.
12. Poverty, poor living conditions, and lack of social services in urban areas.
13. Protection and wise use of natural resources.
14. Regulated the economy, protected the environment, and safeguarded consumer rights.
15. Led to laws to improve workplace safety conditions.
16. Led to the Pure Food and Drug Act and more strict meat inspection.