1. What was Wilson's 14th Point?
The 14th point called for the creation of any international organization to adress diplomatic crises like those had sparked the war. This League of Nations would provide a forum for the nations to discuss and settle their grievances without having to resort to war.
2. What terms of the treaty specifically affected Germany?
The teaty barred Germany from maintaining an army. It also required Germany to return the region of Alsace-Lorraine to France and to pay reparations amounting to 33billion dollars to the allies. And doing this caused weakening the ability to have peace in Euroup.
3. What were the weaknesses of the treaty?
The weaknesses of the teaty were that it weakened the ability of the Treaty of Versailles to prove a lasting peace in Euroyp. And so many flaws in the treated sowed the seeds of postar international problems that it would lead to the second world war.
4. Why did Henry Cabot Lodge object to the treaty?
He was suspicious of the provision for joint economic and military action against aggression.
5. How did Wilson help bring about the Senate's rejection of the treaty?
He refused to compromise with the treaty, he said, " I will not play for position, This is not a time for tactics. It is a time to stand square. I can stand defeat; I can not stand retreat from conscientious duty." and the Senate rejected the Lodge amendments.
6. What circumstances at this time would eventually lead many Germans to support Adolf Hitler?
Many Germans were upset about the war and how many people died. Also, the Treaty of Versailles had settled nothing for them.
7. Who is George Clemenceau?
George Clemenceau was a French premier
8. Who is David Lloyd George?
David Lloyd George was the British prime minister
9. Describe the participation of Russia at the peace conference.
Central powers did not participate in the peace conference, neither did Russia.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
WWI-The war at home
What were some things accomplished by the following wartime agencies and laws?
1. War Industries Board-The board encouraged companies to use mass production techniques and urged them to eleminate waste.
2. Railroad Administration- Northerners manufactures sent recruiting agents to distribute free railroad passes through the south.
3. Fuel Administration-Man work places shut down, telephone serive was cut in half, and factories and offices staggered workiong hours to avoid contagion.
4. National War Labor Board-Helped improve labor conditions, it pushed for 8 hour work days, saftey inspections, and enforced child labor ban. "Work of Fight" is what the board would tell the workers.
5. Food Administration-America was doing there best to eliminate food for two days of the week for everyone(even in resturants) which helped the allies get more food.
6. Committee on Public Information-Influenced peoples thoughts and actions. Shown by pictures, cartoons, posters, sculptures.
7. Espionage and Sedition Acts-a person could be fined up to 10,000 dollars and sentenced to 20 years in jail for interfeering with the war effort or for saying anything disloyal, profane, or abusive about the government or the war effort.
Briefly explain why Bernard M. Baruch and George Creel are significant historical figures.
Bernard M. Baruch created MIB and was a buissness man when George Creel created picture and more to promote the war by propoganda.
1. War Industries Board-The board encouraged companies to use mass production techniques and urged them to eleminate waste.
2. Railroad Administration- Northerners manufactures sent recruiting agents to distribute free railroad passes through the south.
3. Fuel Administration-Man work places shut down, telephone serive was cut in half, and factories and offices staggered workiong hours to avoid contagion.
4. National War Labor Board-Helped improve labor conditions, it pushed for 8 hour work days, saftey inspections, and enforced child labor ban. "Work of Fight" is what the board would tell the workers.
5. Food Administration-America was doing there best to eliminate food for two days of the week for everyone(even in resturants) which helped the allies get more food.
6. Committee on Public Information-Influenced peoples thoughts and actions. Shown by pictures, cartoons, posters, sculptures.
7. Espionage and Sedition Acts-a person could be fined up to 10,000 dollars and sentenced to 20 years in jail for interfeering with the war effort or for saying anything disloyal, profane, or abusive about the government or the war effort.
Briefly explain why Bernard M. Baruch and George Creel are significant historical figures.
Bernard M. Baruch created MIB and was a buissness man when George Creel created picture and more to promote the war by propoganda.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
The U.S enters World War I
1. How did the United States raise an army?
Congress passed a law called the Selective Service Act and it was a law stating that men were required to sign up to be randomly selected to go into the war.
2. How did U.S. soldiers help win the war?
The U.S. soldiers helped win the war by training 17 hours a day, and their freshness and enthusiasm.
3. What were the estimated economic costs of the war?
The estimated economical cost of the war was 338 million dollars.
4. What did the war cost in terms of the number of civilian deaths; military deaths?; injuries?; and refugees?
There were many deaths in the war. The united states lost 48,000 died in battle, 61,000 dieing from disease, and more then 200000 were wounded. In all 22 million, more then half were civilians, died. 20 million people wounded, and 10 million became refugees. Many people died and this was a start of a new time, but because of the death of people, and the war, many things were different.
5. Define armistice.
Armistice is a truce, that ended the war.
Congress passed a law called the Selective Service Act and it was a law stating that men were required to sign up to be randomly selected to go into the war.
2. How did U.S. soldiers help win the war?
The U.S. soldiers helped win the war by training 17 hours a day, and their freshness and enthusiasm.
3. What were the estimated economic costs of the war?
The estimated economical cost of the war was 338 million dollars.
4. What did the war cost in terms of the number of civilian deaths; military deaths?; injuries?; and refugees?
There were many deaths in the war. The united states lost 48,000 died in battle, 61,000 dieing from disease, and more then 200000 were wounded. In all 22 million, more then half were civilians, died. 20 million people wounded, and 10 million became refugees. Many people died and this was a start of a new time, but because of the death of people, and the war, many things were different.
5. Define armistice.
Armistice is a truce, that ended the war.
Monday, November 30, 2009
World War 1 begins
1. What are the four main causes of World War I? Give an example for each as to why it was a cause.
Nationalism-Many ethnic groups wanted there nations to become independent and looked at bigger nations for protection.
Imperialism-empires slowly extending their economical and political control over the world. Germany was competing with France and Great Britain for colonies.
Militarism-Because of nationalism and imperialism more military spending.
Formation of a system of alliances- the allies provided international security becuase nations were reluctlant to disturb the balance of powers.
2. How did the June 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand become the spark for WWI?
This became the spark for WWI because nothing had happened before this and then a member austira-hungary. Also, it was an excuse for Austria-Hungary to fight.
3. What happened within the first few months of fighting?
60,000 casualties alone on the first day, many people were dieing. More and more areas were becoming invloved with the war also.
4. Generally, why did the United States want to stay out of the war?
The war was not threaten american property or lives.
5. Specifically, Why did the following groups of Americans tend to oppose U.S. participation in the war? Naturalized citizens; socialists; pacifists; parents.
Pacifists thought U.S should set a example of peace, parents did not want their children to go to war and experience the warfare, socialists criticized the war as a capitalist and imperialistic struggle, naturalized citizens followed the war closely becuase they still had ties from the nations they had emigrated from.
6. How did Germany respond to the British naval blockade of Germany’s ports? What was the U.S. response?
Germany was not happy with Britian becuase they were blocking food and fertilization and they responded with a counterblockade by U-Boats. The U.S protested becuase two of their men had been drownded by the U-Boats.
7. What forced the United States into the war?
What forced the United States into the war was to ensure allied repayment of debts to the united states and to prevent the Germans from threatening u.s shipping. Also, since the Germans ignored wilsons call for peace, that meant the United States had to go to war.
Nationalism-Many ethnic groups wanted there nations to become independent and looked at bigger nations for protection.
Imperialism-empires slowly extending their economical and political control over the world. Germany was competing with France and Great Britain for colonies.
Militarism-Because of nationalism and imperialism more military spending.
Formation of a system of alliances- the allies provided international security becuase nations were reluctlant to disturb the balance of powers.
2. How did the June 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand become the spark for WWI?
This became the spark for WWI because nothing had happened before this and then a member austira-hungary. Also, it was an excuse for Austria-Hungary to fight.
3. What happened within the first few months of fighting?
60,000 casualties alone on the first day, many people were dieing. More and more areas were becoming invloved with the war also.
4. Generally, why did the United States want to stay out of the war?
The war was not threaten american property or lives.
5. Specifically, Why did the following groups of Americans tend to oppose U.S. participation in the war? Naturalized citizens; socialists; pacifists; parents.
Pacifists thought U.S should set a example of peace, parents did not want their children to go to war and experience the warfare, socialists criticized the war as a capitalist and imperialistic struggle, naturalized citizens followed the war closely becuase they still had ties from the nations they had emigrated from.
6. How did Germany respond to the British naval blockade of Germany’s ports? What was the U.S. response?
Germany was not happy with Britian becuase they were blocking food and fertilization and they responded with a counterblockade by U-Boats. The U.S protested becuase two of their men had been drownded by the U-Boats.
7. What forced the United States into the war?
What forced the United States into the war was to ensure allied repayment of debts to the united states and to prevent the Germans from threatening u.s shipping. Also, since the Germans ignored wilsons call for peace, that meant the United States had to go to war.
Monday, November 16, 2009
America as a World Power
1. What role did President Roosevelt play in ending the Russo-Japanese War?
President Roosevelt played a big role in ending the Russo-japanese war because he ended the war by making a peace treaty.
2. What events led to the building of the Panama Canal? What happened regarding Columbia? (Be specific)
Many people thought having a canal that crossed through Central America would be good for ships cutting across and it would reduce time. Columbia owned the panama canal so the US had to pay 10 million plus a annual rent of 250,000.
3. What did the Roosevelt Corollary state?
The Corollary stated that " the united states would now use force to protect its economical interest in latin america."
4. How did Taft use Dollar Diplomacy to enforce the Roosevelt Corollary on Nicaragua? (Be specfic)
Taft used Dollar Diplomacy to enforce the Roosevelt Corollary because the dollar diplomacy was a policy that guaranteed loans made to foreign countries.
5. Why did Woodrow Wilson invade Mexico?
Woodrow Wilson invaded Mexico because Huerta's officers arrested a group of American sailors in Tampico. Wilson found this as a good excuse and invaded.
6. What were three major foriegn policy goals achieved by the United States in the early 20th century. Be sure to provide an example or two of each.
Three major foreign policy goals achieved by the United States in the early 20th century was..
President Roosevelt played a big role in ending the Russo-japanese war because he ended the war by making a peace treaty.
2. What events led to the building of the Panama Canal? What happened regarding Columbia? (Be specific)
Many people thought having a canal that crossed through Central America would be good for ships cutting across and it would reduce time. Columbia owned the panama canal so the US had to pay 10 million plus a annual rent of 250,000.
3. What did the Roosevelt Corollary state?
The Corollary stated that " the united states would now use force to protect its economical interest in latin america."
4. How did Taft use Dollar Diplomacy to enforce the Roosevelt Corollary on Nicaragua? (Be specfic)
Taft used Dollar Diplomacy to enforce the Roosevelt Corollary because the dollar diplomacy was a policy that guaranteed loans made to foreign countries.
5. Why did Woodrow Wilson invade Mexico?
Woodrow Wilson invaded Mexico because Huerta's officers arrested a group of American sailors in Tampico. Wilson found this as a good excuse and invaded.
6. What were three major foriegn policy goals achieved by the United States in the early 20th century. Be sure to provide an example or two of each.
Three major foreign policy goals achieved by the United States in the early 20th century was..
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Imperialism's Bitter Fruit
1. a. After the Spanish were forced out of the Philippines, why did fighting break out between American and Filipino forces?
-After the Spanish were forced out of the Phillippines, fighting broke out between American and Filipino forces becuase U.S troops had orders to establish control over the island and the Filipinos thought that they would have independence. They were fighting for their independence.
b. How was this a different kind of warfare for American forces?
This was a different kind of warfare for American forces becuase U.S. soldiers faced a quick- striking guerilla attack instead of confrontation by an organized army. War rules used by Western nations were ignored and both sides tortured and executed prisoners and commited other atrocities. The Filipino insurgents also blended very well into the civilian population. U.S. commanders routinely punished random civilians in reponse to attacks by Filipino guerillas.
2. Why were many African-Americans strong critics of the war against Filipino nationalists?
The military was racist towards the Filipinos. They refereed to them as "niggers". Black soldiers were also treated the same way as the filipinos.Filipinos kept this to their advantages and adressed the situations.
3. Explain two reasons why the United States lost some of its enthusiasm for imperialism in the early 1900s.
a.American scholars warned imperialism increases war and conflict around the world.
b.The American public became apathedic towards the issue and teddy roosevelt also stated that he didnt think we were ready to take on the burden of another empire.
4. What were the positive effects of American occupation in Puerto Rico and Cuba?
American technology and administrative expertise contibuted to rapid development on the islands. Roads and telegraph lines were built, finances reorganized, schools opened, sanitation improved, and yellow fever stamped out.
5. After the Spanish-American War, the United States insisted that Cuba only receive independence after agreeing to several limitations set forth in the Platt Amendment. Four restrictions on Cuban independence set forth in the Platt Amendment were:
a.gave the United Sates a right to oversee the Cuban economy
b.excercise veto power over cuban foreign policy
c.intervane whenever necessary "for the protection of life, property, and individual liberty."
d.Allowed to build naval bases on tghe southeastern tip of the island at Guantanomo Bay.
Was the United States justified in making these demands? Explain your reasoning.
I dont believe the United States was justified in making these demands beause they said this is what the cubans had to pay for ending U.S Military occupations on their island and also United States said after the Spanish left America they would not control their island and they did.
6. Do you believe the United States was imperialist? Why or why not?
I do believe the United States was imperialistic. They were taking over Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Hawiia, and the Phillipines. Taking over these nations showed that united states wanted to expand which goes against what was wanted in the past. They were taking other peoples freedom even though united states is all about freedom.
-After the Spanish were forced out of the Phillippines, fighting broke out between American and Filipino forces becuase U.S troops had orders to establish control over the island and the Filipinos thought that they would have independence. They were fighting for their independence.
b. How was this a different kind of warfare for American forces?
This was a different kind of warfare for American forces becuase U.S. soldiers faced a quick- striking guerilla attack instead of confrontation by an organized army. War rules used by Western nations were ignored and both sides tortured and executed prisoners and commited other atrocities. The Filipino insurgents also blended very well into the civilian population. U.S. commanders routinely punished random civilians in reponse to attacks by Filipino guerillas.
2. Why were many African-Americans strong critics of the war against Filipino nationalists?
The military was racist towards the Filipinos. They refereed to them as "niggers". Black soldiers were also treated the same way as the filipinos.Filipinos kept this to their advantages and adressed the situations.
3. Explain two reasons why the United States lost some of its enthusiasm for imperialism in the early 1900s.
a.American scholars warned imperialism increases war and conflict around the world.
b.The American public became apathedic towards the issue and teddy roosevelt also stated that he didnt think we were ready to take on the burden of another empire.
4. What were the positive effects of American occupation in Puerto Rico and Cuba?
American technology and administrative expertise contibuted to rapid development on the islands. Roads and telegraph lines were built, finances reorganized, schools opened, sanitation improved, and yellow fever stamped out.
5. After the Spanish-American War, the United States insisted that Cuba only receive independence after agreeing to several limitations set forth in the Platt Amendment. Four restrictions on Cuban independence set forth in the Platt Amendment were:
a.gave the United Sates a right to oversee the Cuban economy
b.excercise veto power over cuban foreign policy
c.intervane whenever necessary "for the protection of life, property, and individual liberty."
d.Allowed to build naval bases on tghe southeastern tip of the island at Guantanomo Bay.
Was the United States justified in making these demands? Explain your reasoning.
I dont believe the United States was justified in making these demands beause they said this is what the cubans had to pay for ending U.S Military occupations on their island and also United States said after the Spanish left America they would not control their island and they did.
6. Do you believe the United States was imperialist? Why or why not?
I do believe the United States was imperialistic. They were taking over Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Hawiia, and the Phillipines. Taking over these nations showed that united states wanted to expand which goes against what was wanted in the past. They were taking other peoples freedom even though united states is all about freedom.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Spanish American War
1. What connections did the U.S. have to Cuba in the late 1800s? List at least two.
-Neither of U.S or Cuba liked spain.
-Cuba had alot of sugar plantations and the united states wanted sugar trade to be less to buy in the United States.
2. What were the Spanish “reconcentration camps”?
-Reconcentration camps were towns policed by spanish troops. These camps lacked food, housing, and sanitation. Diseas took a terrible toll, killing thousands.
3. List three reasons why the United States went to war with Spain in Cuba.
a. They sunk the U.S.S Maine
b.They owned alot of territories which ment if they one they would increas the lucratice trade with asia.
c.Increase economic strength for the united states
4. Which do you believe was the most important reason? Why?
I believe that owning territories is the most important reason becuase if the U.S won they would get more trade, more people, and U.S would be bigger and the world would start to become more united like the united states wants.
5. What did the Teller Amendment say?
The Teller Amendment said that the United States had no interest in asserting "sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control" over Cuba and promised to "leave the government and control of the island to its people" once peasce was restored.
6. Why was a portion of the Spanish-American War fought in the Philippines?
A portion of the Spanish-American War was fought in the phillippines becuase Spain ownened the Philippines.
7. Dewey’s victory in the ______triumph___________ sparked an outpouring of ____pride_____________ in the United States.
8. Why did Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders want to fight in Cuba?
Teddy Roosevely wanted to fight in Cuba becuase he resigned from McKinley administration to form a cavalry regiment. The rough riders were volunteers showing their strength as people.
9. a. Why were many African-Americans eager to serve in the Spanish-American War?
Many African-Americans were eager to serve in the Spanish-American war becuase they wanted to show that they were strong and they wanted a opportunity to elevate the status of blacks in the united states.
b. What forms of discrimination and prejudice did they encounter?
Forms of discrimination and prejudice they encoutered were being denied promonation into the officer corps, and also many soldiers thought that that black soldiers were better suited to Cubas tropical climate and more likely to withstand tropical diseases
10. How did racism influence American perceptions of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines? Give two examples of events where racism affected U.S. policy after the war.
a.United states ignored the cuban rebels becuase they were black and needed guidance.
b. William Howard Taft wrote that the Filipinos were "little brown brothers."
-Neither of U.S or Cuba liked spain.
-Cuba had alot of sugar plantations and the united states wanted sugar trade to be less to buy in the United States.
2. What were the Spanish “reconcentration camps”?
-Reconcentration camps were towns policed by spanish troops. These camps lacked food, housing, and sanitation. Diseas took a terrible toll, killing thousands.
3. List three reasons why the United States went to war with Spain in Cuba.
a. They sunk the U.S.S Maine
b.They owned alot of territories which ment if they one they would increas the lucratice trade with asia.
c.Increase economic strength for the united states
4. Which do you believe was the most important reason? Why?
I believe that owning territories is the most important reason becuase if the U.S won they would get more trade, more people, and U.S would be bigger and the world would start to become more united like the united states wants.
5. What did the Teller Amendment say?
The Teller Amendment said that the United States had no interest in asserting "sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control" over Cuba and promised to "leave the government and control of the island to its people" once peasce was restored.
6. Why was a portion of the Spanish-American War fought in the Philippines?
A portion of the Spanish-American War was fought in the phillippines becuase Spain ownened the Philippines.
7. Dewey’s victory in the ______triumph___________ sparked an outpouring of ____pride_____________ in the United States.
8. Why did Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders want to fight in Cuba?
Teddy Roosevely wanted to fight in Cuba becuase he resigned from McKinley administration to form a cavalry regiment. The rough riders were volunteers showing their strength as people.
9. a. Why were many African-Americans eager to serve in the Spanish-American War?
Many African-Americans were eager to serve in the Spanish-American war becuase they wanted to show that they were strong and they wanted a opportunity to elevate the status of blacks in the united states.
b. What forms of discrimination and prejudice did they encounter?
Forms of discrimination and prejudice they encoutered were being denied promonation into the officer corps, and also many soldiers thought that that black soldiers were better suited to Cubas tropical climate and more likely to withstand tropical diseases
10. How did racism influence American perceptions of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines? Give two examples of events where racism affected U.S. policy after the war.
a.United states ignored the cuban rebels becuase they were black and needed guidance.
b. William Howard Taft wrote that the Filipinos were "little brown brothers."
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Imperialism: The Origins of a Global Power
1. Why did American plantation owners and U.S. Marines topple Hawaii’s queen in 1893? Why was Hawaii considered to be a valuable prize? What was President Grover Cleveland’s reaction? Do you agree or disagree with his quote on page 1?
-The U.S Marines toppled Hawaii's queen in 1893 becuase they wanted U.S control.
-Hawaii was considered to be a valuable prize becuase of its rich soils for planting, and it offered a crucial stopping point for American ships en route to east asia.
-His reaction was very strong. He didnt believe in what the U.S was trying to do and turned down the treaty. I agree with him becuase it isnt anyones right (exspecially U.S) to try and take down another country for itsself.
2. Identify five important changes that transformed American in the nineteenth century. How did these five changes affect Americans?
immigration-many new people were coming to america and making it bigger
Trade-made US a world power
urban growth-one third were city dwellers which brought problems: polical corruption, inadequte sanitation, overburdened transportation system, and rising crime.
Depression of 1893-millions of people out of work, banks were bankrupted and people were concerned about the future.
Frontier- fueled the countrys economic growth
3. How did the economic depression that began in 1893 deepen the divisions in American society? Which groups suffered the most during the depression?
The depression that began in 1893 was started by a unexpected bankruptcy of two major railroads. Within a year, more than five hundred banks and sixteen thousand buinesses went bankrupt which left alot of people out of work and no money. The depression effected the city dwellers, labor workers, and plant owners.
4. What were the values many Americans attached to the frontier? Why did many Americans fear that the closing of the frontier would harm America’s national character?
land, work, settlement.Many feared that closing the frontier would harm americas national charachter becuase dealing with other nations would be the best way to ensure the contunuted economic success of the US
5. Why did some Americans suggest greater involvement overseas?
Some americans suggested greater involvement overseas becuase they wanted to continue economic success.
6. What policy did expansionists say would ensure the economic success of the United States? What did imperialists say?
Imperialist said that the course of history was pointing the u.s abroad.
7. How did the theories of social Darwinism and scientific racism lend support to the cause of American imperialism? How were these pseudo-scientific theories used to justify racist policies and imperialism? Are they still used today?
-The theories of social Darwinism and scientific racism lend support to the cause of American imperialism by affirming the view that U.S and a handful of European Nations were destined to dominate the world.
8. What did many Protestant churches say was America’s role in the world?
Many Protestant churches say that Americas role in the world was to "Lipt up" the "downtrodden" of other nations.
9. Why did the United States become involved in several Latin American nations in the nineteenth century? Summarize why the United States became involved in Samoa, Hawaii, and other Latin American nations.
-US became involved in several Latin American nations in the ninteenth century becuase they wanted to stabalize any "quarrelsome" nations so that American commerce and influence could travel safely across the seas.
-US became involved in Samoad, Hawaii, and other Latin American nations so that ships could have permanent resting areas and to refuel safetly.
10. Why was the United States concerned about British involvement in Venezuela? What concept did U.S. Secretary of State Richard Olney invoke in response?
-US was concerened about British involvement with Venezuela becuase they ndidnt want Britain or any other european countires to get the idea that they could carve up Latin America for colonies as they had recently done in Africa.
-US secretary of State Richard Olney invoked in response " The united states is practically sovereign on this [Latin American] continent and its fiat is law...."
-The U.S Marines toppled Hawaii's queen in 1893 becuase they wanted U.S control.
-Hawaii was considered to be a valuable prize becuase of its rich soils for planting, and it offered a crucial stopping point for American ships en route to east asia.
-His reaction was very strong. He didnt believe in what the U.S was trying to do and turned down the treaty. I agree with him becuase it isnt anyones right (exspecially U.S) to try and take down another country for itsself.
2. Identify five important changes that transformed American in the nineteenth century. How did these five changes affect Americans?
immigration-many new people were coming to america and making it bigger
Trade-made US a world power
urban growth-one third were city dwellers which brought problems: polical corruption, inadequte sanitation, overburdened transportation system, and rising crime.
Depression of 1893-millions of people out of work, banks were bankrupted and people were concerned about the future.
Frontier- fueled the countrys economic growth
3. How did the economic depression that began in 1893 deepen the divisions in American society? Which groups suffered the most during the depression?
The depression that began in 1893 was started by a unexpected bankruptcy of two major railroads. Within a year, more than five hundred banks and sixteen thousand buinesses went bankrupt which left alot of people out of work and no money. The depression effected the city dwellers, labor workers, and plant owners.
4. What were the values many Americans attached to the frontier? Why did many Americans fear that the closing of the frontier would harm America’s national character?
land, work, settlement.Many feared that closing the frontier would harm americas national charachter becuase dealing with other nations would be the best way to ensure the contunuted economic success of the US
5. Why did some Americans suggest greater involvement overseas?
Some americans suggested greater involvement overseas becuase they wanted to continue economic success.
6. What policy did expansionists say would ensure the economic success of the United States? What did imperialists say?
Imperialist said that the course of history was pointing the u.s abroad.
7. How did the theories of social Darwinism and scientific racism lend support to the cause of American imperialism? How were these pseudo-scientific theories used to justify racist policies and imperialism? Are they still used today?
-The theories of social Darwinism and scientific racism lend support to the cause of American imperialism by affirming the view that U.S and a handful of European Nations were destined to dominate the world.
8. What did many Protestant churches say was America’s role in the world?
Many Protestant churches say that Americas role in the world was to "Lipt up" the "downtrodden" of other nations.
9. Why did the United States become involved in several Latin American nations in the nineteenth century? Summarize why the United States became involved in Samoa, Hawaii, and other Latin American nations.
-US became involved in several Latin American nations in the ninteenth century becuase they wanted to stabalize any "quarrelsome" nations so that American commerce and influence could travel safely across the seas.
-US became involved in Samoad, Hawaii, and other Latin American nations so that ships could have permanent resting areas and to refuel safetly.
10. Why was the United States concerned about British involvement in Venezuela? What concept did U.S. Secretary of State Richard Olney invoke in response?
-US was concerened about British involvement with Venezuela becuase they ndidnt want Britain or any other european countires to get the idea that they could carve up Latin America for colonies as they had recently done in Africa.
-US secretary of State Richard Olney invoked in response " The united states is practically sovereign on this [Latin American] continent and its fiat is law...."
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Spanish-American War(1898)
Causes: How did each of the following help to cause the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?
1. American business owners-sugar canes
2. José Martí-destroyed American lands
3. Valeriano Weyler- locked up Cubans, thousands died.
4. Yellow journalism- enraged people, exaggerated the news.
5. De Lôme letter- his letter was leaked and published, making fun of the president.
6. U.S.S. Maine-had to bring home American citizens in danger and to protect American property.
Effects: What happened to each of the following territories as a result of the Spanish-American War?
7. Cuba- was freed from Spanish rule
8. Puerto Rico-invaded by American troops on July 25 and later turned over to the united states at the Spanish American peace talks
9. Guam-turned over to America on December 10Th 1898
10. Philippine Islands-Filipinos wanted freedom and joined the Americans in battle again Spanish. Became a part of Americas rule along with Guam and puerto Rico.
1. American business owners-sugar canes
2. José Martí-destroyed American lands
3. Valeriano Weyler- locked up Cubans, thousands died.
4. Yellow journalism- enraged people, exaggerated the news.
5. De Lôme letter- his letter was leaked and published, making fun of the president.
6. U.S.S. Maine-had to bring home American citizens in danger and to protect American property.
Effects: What happened to each of the following territories as a result of the Spanish-American War?
7. Cuba- was freed from Spanish rule
8. Puerto Rico-invaded by American troops on July 25 and later turned over to the united states at the Spanish American peace talks
9. Guam-turned over to America on December 10Th 1898
10. Philippine Islands-Filipinos wanted freedom and joined the Americans in battle again Spanish. Became a part of Americas rule along with Guam and puerto Rico.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
U.S imperialism Begins
1. Name at least five factors that fueled American Imperialism.
2. Choose two of the above five factors and describe them in your own words.
Military Strength-U.S would be able to fight with more countries, and they would become stronger.
Thirst for new markets-U.S would be able to trade to foreign countries and make more profit.
3. What was known as “Seward’s Folly” and why?
"Seward's Folly" was William Sewards idea to buy Alaska. People thought it was very funny and started calling is "sewards icebox" or "sewards folly."
4. What plantation-based product accounted for three-quarters of Hawaii’s wealth in the mid-
19th century and who controlled this product?
The plantation-based product that accounted for three-quarters of Hawaii's wealth in the mid-19th century was sugar plantations and was controlled by America.
- desire for military strength
- thirst for new markets
- beliefe in cultural superiority
- more of the U.S
- To be come more powerful
2. Choose two of the above five factors and describe them in your own words.
Military Strength-U.S would be able to fight with more countries, and they would become stronger.
Thirst for new markets-U.S would be able to trade to foreign countries and make more profit.
3. What was known as “Seward’s Folly” and why?
"Seward's Folly" was William Sewards idea to buy Alaska. People thought it was very funny and started calling is "sewards icebox" or "sewards folly."
4. What plantation-based product accounted for three-quarters of Hawaii’s wealth in the mid-
19th century and who controlled this product?
The plantation-based product that accounted for three-quarters of Hawaii's wealth in the mid-19th century was sugar plantations and was controlled by America.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Child Labor Reform Photographs
Where are these children? List any clues relating to their surroundings.
Describe any tools or objects you see.
Describe their clothing. What do their clothes reveal about their work?
What questions do you have about each of these photographs?
Based on your observations, list three things you might infer about the lives of these children. (Be sure to consider Hine's notes about the photographs when considering this.
Photograph A
This girls job is in the looms. The girl is surrounded by the looms and there are a few windows and little space. It is clear that her work is hard becuase she is very dirty. Her hair is also messed up and pulled back into braids. Her hands are dirty, and her clothes are also dirty too. I wonder if she works with somebody that she knows like her mother or sister. This photo shows me that she has worked since she was so little that she doesnt think it is wrong, and also that nobody has told her her age.
Photograph B
These 5 girls are in front of some factory and look very upset. They are very firty and their clothes are not clean. There are alot of stains on them, there faces have dirt on them and their hair is pulled back. I wonder where they work specifically and how long they have been working. Also, it shows me their life is hard becuase they dont look happy at all. Also, there clothes look really dirty which means they do hard work.
Photograph C
This girl is at the looms but there is nobody around her to really help which means she knows what she is doing at such a young age. She looks around 5-6 and is has dirty clothes, and she herself is dirty. She doesnt have any shoes on. The clothes on the girl are dirty which shows me that she does hard work. I wonder how long she has been working there becuase she is so young and standing all alone which means she doesnt need help really.. and i believe her life would be about work, not seeing friends, and being commited to help the family.
Photograph D
This photo is of a young boy maybe around the age 4-5 and he looks unhappy. He is trying to sell news papers to people. He doesnt look very dirty because his clothes are in nice shape, and he has shoes on. I dont believe he gets much money becuase alot of the people are walking away without newspapers in their hands. I believe his work isnt very hard, but can get tiring from standing up the whole day. I believe this boys life is hard, sad, and tiring. I would like to know if he has any other friends with him becuase he is so small and doing work all by himself.
Photograph E
This picture is at a coal company. There are all boys in this picture and their faces are extremely dirty. The air is filled with dust in the back and they have nothing on there noses to cover up the dust. One of the boys is holding a tool which Hine said they would whip the boys into shape if they were slaking off. Also, the windows and the work area are not open so the dust never can leave. This gives me a idea that their working conditions were horrible becuase they were hurting their lungs sniffing the dust, and that they were getting beaten by somebody who wasnt even working. I would like to know if these children got breaks so they could go outside and get fresh air and also, if they were allowed to talk to one another.
Photograph F
In this picture it is a photo of boys working in a glass works company. The boys are all different ages it looks like. There are alot of tools in the working area that look unsafe to be to close to. There are hammers in the left corner. The working conditions dont look safe and also, it is very small in the room with alot of people. This could lead to sickness. There clothes are ripped and dirty which means there work was hard and they got caught alot in the machinery. I wonder how late these kids worked becuase the picutre was taken at 9 pm. Also, i wonder if the older kids got more pay then the younger kids. This picture shows me that the younger kids have no education, they have to work just as hard as the older kids, and that they must be very tired becuase they work long hours.
Photograph G
They are in a canning factory and there are alot of older people and very young babies. There clothes show that they dont have to do hard work but they have to with their hands becuase they are using their hands in the pictures. There is one girl standing on a platform with a giant hole behind her. This looks unsafe becuase she might not know that it is bad if she falls, she could be careless, and if she falls she could get seriously huurt. Her mother and her brother are standing right next to her, and the youngest brother looks about 2. He is very small and brought to the factorie. This picture really shows how hard their life must be getting money becuase it seems that everybody in their family is working. Also, these childrens lives are hard becuase they are getting little money for such hard work, they can get hurt, and they are so young to even know they arent supposed to be working as hard as the older people. They also have to go in at 3 30 AM and work till 5. Those are hard, strange, and long hours to be working and i am sure they are very tired.
Photograph H
These children are going to work and it is at 6 pm at night. They are all different ages and it is snowing outside but they look warm enough. There clothes show that it is cold in their factory and so they need to dress warm. These children obviously have hard lives at home. Exspecially the people
Describe any tools or objects you see.
Describe their clothing. What do their clothes reveal about their work?
What questions do you have about each of these photographs?
Based on your observations, list three things you might infer about the lives of these children. (Be sure to consider Hine's notes about the photographs when considering this.
Photograph A
This girls job is in the looms. The girl is surrounded by the looms and there are a few windows and little space. It is clear that her work is hard becuase she is very dirty. Her hair is also messed up and pulled back into braids. Her hands are dirty, and her clothes are also dirty too. I wonder if she works with somebody that she knows like her mother or sister. This photo shows me that she has worked since she was so little that she doesnt think it is wrong, and also that nobody has told her her age.
Photograph B
These 5 girls are in front of some factory and look very upset. They are very firty and their clothes are not clean. There are alot of stains on them, there faces have dirt on them and their hair is pulled back. I wonder where they work specifically and how long they have been working. Also, it shows me their life is hard becuase they dont look happy at all. Also, there clothes look really dirty which means they do hard work.
Photograph C
This girl is at the looms but there is nobody around her to really help which means she knows what she is doing at such a young age. She looks around 5-6 and is has dirty clothes, and she herself is dirty. She doesnt have any shoes on. The clothes on the girl are dirty which shows me that she does hard work. I wonder how long she has been working there becuase she is so young and standing all alone which means she doesnt need help really.. and i believe her life would be about work, not seeing friends, and being commited to help the family.
Photograph D
This photo is of a young boy maybe around the age 4-5 and he looks unhappy. He is trying to sell news papers to people. He doesnt look very dirty because his clothes are in nice shape, and he has shoes on. I dont believe he gets much money becuase alot of the people are walking away without newspapers in their hands. I believe his work isnt very hard, but can get tiring from standing up the whole day. I believe this boys life is hard, sad, and tiring. I would like to know if he has any other friends with him becuase he is so small and doing work all by himself.
Photograph E
This picture is at a coal company. There are all boys in this picture and their faces are extremely dirty. The air is filled with dust in the back and they have nothing on there noses to cover up the dust. One of the boys is holding a tool which Hine said they would whip the boys into shape if they were slaking off. Also, the windows and the work area are not open so the dust never can leave. This gives me a idea that their working conditions were horrible becuase they were hurting their lungs sniffing the dust, and that they were getting beaten by somebody who wasnt even working. I would like to know if these children got breaks so they could go outside and get fresh air and also, if they were allowed to talk to one another.
Photograph F
In this picture it is a photo of boys working in a glass works company. The boys are all different ages it looks like. There are alot of tools in the working area that look unsafe to be to close to. There are hammers in the left corner. The working conditions dont look safe and also, it is very small in the room with alot of people. This could lead to sickness. There clothes are ripped and dirty which means there work was hard and they got caught alot in the machinery. I wonder how late these kids worked becuase the picutre was taken at 9 pm. Also, i wonder if the older kids got more pay then the younger kids. This picture shows me that the younger kids have no education, they have to work just as hard as the older kids, and that they must be very tired becuase they work long hours.
Photograph G
They are in a canning factory and there are alot of older people and very young babies. There clothes show that they dont have to do hard work but they have to with their hands becuase they are using their hands in the pictures. There is one girl standing on a platform with a giant hole behind her. This looks unsafe becuase she might not know that it is bad if she falls, she could be careless, and if she falls she could get seriously huurt. Her mother and her brother are standing right next to her, and the youngest brother looks about 2. He is very small and brought to the factorie. This picture really shows how hard their life must be getting money becuase it seems that everybody in their family is working. Also, these childrens lives are hard becuase they are getting little money for such hard work, they can get hurt, and they are so young to even know they arent supposed to be working as hard as the older people. They also have to go in at 3 30 AM and work till 5. Those are hard, strange, and long hours to be working and i am sure they are very tired.
Photograph H
These children are going to work and it is at 6 pm at night. They are all different ages and it is snowing outside but they look warm enough. There clothes show that it is cold in their factory and so they need to dress warm. These children obviously have hard lives at home. Exspecially the people
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Progressive Era
Read Chapter 17-4 (Progressivism Under Taft) and Chapter 17-5 (Wilson's New Freedom)
1. How did William Howard Taft get selected to run for president?
-William Howard Taft was handpicked by Teddy Roosevelt to run for the president.
2. How did Teddy Roosevelt come to oppose Taft for the presidency in 1912?
-Many people refused to vote and made a third party and Teddy Roosevelt was nominated for the presidency. Taft wasnt making a good effort and wasnt expanding on the Roosevelt reforms.
3. What events helped Woodrow Wilson win the election in 1912?
-He supported small buisnesses and thought of monopolies as a threat which many people agreed with.
4. What legislation did Wilson use to attack trusts and monopolies?
-Wilson used Congress to attack trust and monopolies by making the Clayton Antitrust Act.
5. What was the Nineteenth Amendment?
- the Nineteenth Amendment was a amendment allowing women to vote.
6. How did America's entry into World War II affect the reform movement?
-There is not a chance of the progress of reform when war is the principal part.. Worl war Iput a stop to the reform. Reform efforts stalled so america had to join the war.
1. How did William Howard Taft get selected to run for president?
-William Howard Taft was handpicked by Teddy Roosevelt to run for the president.
2. How did Teddy Roosevelt come to oppose Taft for the presidency in 1912?
-Many people refused to vote and made a third party and Teddy Roosevelt was nominated for the presidency. Taft wasnt making a good effort and wasnt expanding on the Roosevelt reforms.
3. What events helped Woodrow Wilson win the election in 1912?
-He supported small buisnesses and thought of monopolies as a threat which many people agreed with.
4. What legislation did Wilson use to attack trusts and monopolies?
-Wilson used Congress to attack trust and monopolies by making the Clayton Antitrust Act.
5. What was the Nineteenth Amendment?
- the Nineteenth Amendment was a amendment allowing women to vote.
6. How did America's entry into World War II affect the reform movement?
-There is not a chance of the progress of reform when war is the principal part.. Worl war Iput a stop to the reform. Reform efforts stalled so america had to join the war.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
TR's Swuare Deal
1. How did Roosevelt create the modern presidency?
His leadership and publicity campaigns helped Roosevelt create the modern presidency.
2. How did Roosevelt's intervention in a coal strike set a precedent for federal arbitration?
Becuase he threatned to take over the coal mines and the workers and owners made a agreement.
3. What did Roosevelt do to the trusts and railroads?
He made it so that the wealthy owners could not let them fix high prices by dividing the buisnesses in a given area.
4. What legislation passed during Roosevelt's presidency protected citizens?
A meat inspection act so that people would no longer die from what they eat. The pure food and drug act was also passed so that the truth was in the label so kids would not be givin harmful drugs, grown ups dont take too much, and the food was clearly stated.
5. What did Roosevelt do to protect the environment?
Roosevelt protected the enviornment by not letting people cut down trees, and use of land. He tried to preserve some of the natural resorces for the future. He also put dams across rivers to preserve water.
His leadership and publicity campaigns helped Roosevelt create the modern presidency.
2. How did Roosevelt's intervention in a coal strike set a precedent for federal arbitration?
Becuase he threatned to take over the coal mines and the workers and owners made a agreement.
3. What did Roosevelt do to the trusts and railroads?
He made it so that the wealthy owners could not let them fix high prices by dividing the buisnesses in a given area.
4. What legislation passed during Roosevelt's presidency protected citizens?
A meat inspection act so that people would no longer die from what they eat. The pure food and drug act was also passed so that the truth was in the label so kids would not be givin harmful drugs, grown ups dont take too much, and the food was clearly stated.
5. What did Roosevelt do to protect the environment?
Roosevelt protected the enviornment by not letting people cut down trees, and use of land. He tried to preserve some of the natural resorces for the future. He also put dams across rivers to preserve water.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Urbanization
1. What is Urbanization?
- growth of cities, mostly in the regions of northeast and midwest
2. For what reasons did a number of Americans move from the country to the cities?
-In the countries there was alot of new inventions which allowed less people to work. So, alot of americans moved from the country to the cities becuase the cities had alot of jobs open and unskilled workers could also work.
3. What were the housing problems that many poor city dwellers faced?
- Most families that immigrated would have to share a house with sometimes 3 families to a tenement and it was very unsanitary and packed. If they wanted to buy a house on the outskirts of town they would have transportation problems so alot of them bought a tenement which had problems.
- growth of cities, mostly in the regions of northeast and midwest
2. For what reasons did a number of Americans move from the country to the cities?
-In the countries there was alot of new inventions which allowed less people to work. So, alot of americans moved from the country to the cities becuase the cities had alot of jobs open and unskilled workers could also work.
3. What were the housing problems that many poor city dwellers faced?
- Most families that immigrated would have to share a house with sometimes 3 families to a tenement and it was very unsanitary and packed. If they wanted to buy a house on the outskirts of town they would have transportation problems so alot of them bought a tenement which had problems.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Immigration
1. Describe the causes of the immigration of Southern and Eastern Europeans, Chinese, Koreans, and Japanese to America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
-The causes of the immigration of the Southern and Eastern Europeans, Chinese, Koreans, and Japanese to America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were they sought to escape difficult conditions- such as famine, land shortages, or religious or political persecusion. Others wanted to get more money, and then return to their homelands after. Many chinese came to seek their fortunes of gold.
2. Describe the journey immigrants endured and their experiences at United States immigration stations.
- When immigrtants were coming to the United States they had many bad experiences. When they were on the ships many of them had to sleep in lous infected bunks, they had to share toilets, and they were crowded together and didnt get fresh air very often. Alot of immigrants died before even getting to the United States due to infection and sickness. When they go to Ellis Island they had to be inspected by many people to make sure they could go to the new world. They were physically inspected and then got asked questions about their past. Only 2% got sent home, but the ordeal took more then 1 day sometimes. Asians and chinese arriving on the west coast went through the immigration center Angle Island and went through the same questions. When they were in the new world the immigrants had to get a job, find somewhere to live, and learn the new language.
-The causes of the immigration of the Southern and Eastern Europeans, Chinese, Koreans, and Japanese to America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were they sought to escape difficult conditions- such as famine, land shortages, or religious or political persecusion. Others wanted to get more money, and then return to their homelands after. Many chinese came to seek their fortunes of gold.
2. Describe the journey immigrants endured and their experiences at United States immigration stations.
- When immigrtants were coming to the United States they had many bad experiences. When they were on the ships many of them had to sleep in lous infected bunks, they had to share toilets, and they were crowded together and didnt get fresh air very often. Alot of immigrants died before even getting to the United States due to infection and sickness. When they go to Ellis Island they had to be inspected by many people to make sure they could go to the new world. They were physically inspected and then got asked questions about their past. Only 2% got sent home, but the ordeal took more then 1 day sometimes. Asians and chinese arriving on the west coast went through the immigration center Angle Island and went through the same questions. When they were in the new world the immigrants had to get a job, find somewhere to live, and learn the new language.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Big Business and Labor Quiz
Question: Why and with what effect did the 19th century business ideologies of Laissez Faire and Social Darwinism have on laborers?
Answer: Social Darwinism and Laissez Faire had a very big effect on the laborers. Laissez Faire is a french word that is defined as "allow to do" and many of the employees took this out of what Charles Darwin was saying. Charles Darwin's theory is that the rich will evolve from families and they will be the ones to succeed in the long run because they are getting so much money and the poor aren't able to live. He is saying the poor will die out and the rich will increase. Many laborers went on strike because they were getting little pay and they had to work long hours. They were treated badly because the employers "knew" it was okay for them to do this because of Social Darwinism and Laissez Faire. The employees had a lot of money and could fire the striker and hire a immigrant and pay them even less.
Answer: Social Darwinism and Laissez Faire had a very big effect on the laborers. Laissez Faire is a french word that is defined as "allow to do" and many of the employees took this out of what Charles Darwin was saying. Charles Darwin's theory is that the rich will evolve from families and they will be the ones to succeed in the long run because they are getting so much money and the poor aren't able to live. He is saying the poor will die out and the rich will increase. Many laborers went on strike because they were getting little pay and they had to work long hours. They were treated badly because the employers "knew" it was okay for them to do this because of Social Darwinism and Laissez Faire. The employees had a lot of money and could fire the striker and hire a immigrant and pay them even less.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Labor Unions & Big Business
the Knights of Labor
a. Identification-Powderly was the man in charge, trade union inviting women, black, unskilled workers, and semi skilled workers, Powederly wanted to make the working man his own employee.
b. Significance-not everyone believed in what Powederly wanted so they had to give up some strikes. This leads into the Haymarket riot.
the Haymarket riot
a. Identification-many people went on strike including the Knights of Labor, the strike was over because the people fighting were unionists.A few days later another strike was between unionists and non unionists. Someone through a bomb and many were killed.
b. Significance-This led to many workers being upset.
the American Federation of Labor
a. Identification-Gompers created goals that were get shorter hours, higher wage, and the right to bargain collectivity. Strikers.
b. Significance-This brought more violence because the workers were getting angry. All of the groups have been made to strike, but they keep having to give in.
Samuel Gompers
a. Identification-led the Cigar makers international union to join with other crafts unions in 1886.
b. Significance-Led to the American Federation of labor. He was the leader, and it led to strike from the workers. His successful strikes was better then the Knights of labor because his strikes led to higher wages and lower work hours.
the Homestead strike
a. Identification-workers continued to strike, in Pennsylvania, strike ended in November.
b. Significance-the strike ended up giving in, it would take 45 years for Steelworkers to mobilize once again.
the Pullman strike
a. Identification-was when many of the workers went on strike. It was a Pullman town and everyone followed it.
b. Significance-it brought to strike, and Pullman fired many and lowed wages because of it.
Eugene V. Debs
a. Identification-tried to go on strike by refusing to handle all Pullmans cars.
b. Significance-Debs was put in jail for defying the court injunction.
the Industrial Workers of the World
a. Identification-"wobblies", led by William Haywood, accepted African Americans, but membership never topped 100,000. wanted better conditions for workers.
b. Significance- one successful strike let unskilled workers have dignity in 1912.
a. Identification-Powderly was the man in charge, trade union inviting women, black, unskilled workers, and semi skilled workers, Powederly wanted to make the working man his own employee.
b. Significance-not everyone believed in what Powederly wanted so they had to give up some strikes. This leads into the Haymarket riot.
the Haymarket riot
a. Identification-many people went on strike including the Knights of Labor, the strike was over because the people fighting were unionists.A few days later another strike was between unionists and non unionists. Someone through a bomb and many were killed.
b. Significance-This led to many workers being upset.
the American Federation of Labor
a. Identification-Gompers created goals that were get shorter hours, higher wage, and the right to bargain collectivity. Strikers.
b. Significance-This brought more violence because the workers were getting angry. All of the groups have been made to strike, but they keep having to give in.
Samuel Gompers
a. Identification-led the Cigar makers international union to join with other crafts unions in 1886.
b. Significance-Led to the American Federation of labor. He was the leader, and it led to strike from the workers. His successful strikes was better then the Knights of labor because his strikes led to higher wages and lower work hours.
the Homestead strike
a. Identification-workers continued to strike, in Pennsylvania, strike ended in November.
b. Significance-the strike ended up giving in, it would take 45 years for Steelworkers to mobilize once again.
the Pullman strike
a. Identification-was when many of the workers went on strike. It was a Pullman town and everyone followed it.
b. Significance-it brought to strike, and Pullman fired many and lowed wages because of it.
Eugene V. Debs
a. Identification-tried to go on strike by refusing to handle all Pullmans cars.
b. Significance-Debs was put in jail for defying the court injunction.
the Industrial Workers of the World
a. Identification-"wobblies", led by William Haywood, accepted African Americans, but membership never topped 100,000. wanted better conditions for workers.
b. Significance- one successful strike let unskilled workers have dignity in 1912.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
significance of following terms / names
Andrew Carnegie-born to a poor family and worked his way up to be superintendent of Pennsylvania railroads. He quite that job and then made Carnegie Steel Company.
Social Darwinism- created from Charles Darwins theory on evolution. Stating that some people were ment to become rich and helpful, and some were not.
John D. Rockefeller- also had a oil company. Rockefeller used a trust gain to control oil around america. He payed his workers extremely low but payed more then 500 dollars throughout his process for being in the oil company.
Sherman Antitrust Act- made it illegal to to form a trust that interfered with free trade between states and other countries. But, the Act didnt define trust and the government ended up not trying to enforce the Act anymore.
Samuel Gompers-led the Cigar Makers International Union to join with other craft unions in 1886.
American Federation of Labor (AFL)-Gompers was the president, succesful strikes were what the AFL did to get higher wages and shorter work weeks.
Eugene V. Debs- went on strike for the unskilled and semiskilled to get higherwages also.
Industrial Workers of the World-allowed black people to work, and included miners, limberers, cannery and dock workers. This Industrail workers of the world group also gave dignity to the unskilled.
Mary Harris Jones- Helped women get what they wanted for the children. Had a march with 80 mill children and showed President Roosevelt how they were badly treated and hurt.
Social Darwinism- created from Charles Darwins theory on evolution. Stating that some people were ment to become rich and helpful, and some were not.
John D. Rockefeller- also had a oil company. Rockefeller used a trust gain to control oil around america. He payed his workers extremely low but payed more then 500 dollars throughout his process for being in the oil company.
Sherman Antitrust Act- made it illegal to to form a trust that interfered with free trade between states and other countries. But, the Act didnt define trust and the government ended up not trying to enforce the Act anymore.
Samuel Gompers-led the Cigar Makers International Union to join with other craft unions in 1886.
American Federation of Labor (AFL)-Gompers was the president, succesful strikes were what the AFL did to get higher wages and shorter work weeks.
Eugene V. Debs- went on strike for the unskilled and semiskilled to get higherwages also.
Industrial Workers of the World-allowed black people to work, and included miners, limberers, cannery and dock workers. This Industrail workers of the world group also gave dignity to the unskilled.
Mary Harris Jones- Helped women get what they wanted for the children. Had a march with 80 mill children and showed President Roosevelt how they were badly treated and hurt.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Railroad Development
Question:
The federal government gave land and made loans to the railroad companies. Why was the government so eager to promote the growth of railroads?
Answer: The government was eager to promote the growth of railroads because the railroads were becoming important for developing the country in the west. The government wanted to promote the railroads because the railroads were becoming more reliable for business. The railroads were making the economy greater because of trade and interdependence. The government wanted to promote the railroads because also, the railroads were bringing the country together more because everyone had to relay on one another for trade and so forth. The railroads were making jobs for people who weren't able to work, and the railroads were getting bigger and making the country greater as a whole.
The federal government gave land and made loans to the railroad companies. Why was the government so eager to promote the growth of railroads?
Answer: The government was eager to promote the growth of railroads because the railroads were becoming important for developing the country in the west. The government wanted to promote the railroads because the railroads were becoming more reliable for business. The railroads were making the economy greater because of trade and interdependence. The government wanted to promote the railroads because also, the railroads were bringing the country together more because everyone had to relay on one another for trade and so forth. The railroads were making jobs for people who weren't able to work, and the railroads were getting bigger and making the country greater as a whole.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Expansion of Industry
Question:
What were the three major factors that contributed to the immense technological boom that took place in the United States after the Civil War? Explain how two of these factors helped to bring about this technological boom.
Answer:
The three major factors that contributed to the immense technological boom that took place in the United States after the Civil War were, a wealth of natural resources, government support for business, and a growing urban population that provided both cheap labor and markets for new products.
One of the two factors that helped bring about the technological boom was the wealth of natural resources and the growing urban population that provided both cheap labor and markets for new products. Both of these things helped to bring about the technology boom because the natural resources were when oil was found under the ground. The oil was used for a lot of things including machines, vehicles, barbed wire, and building railroads. The oil was important because if they did experiments on it they realized it turned to steal and that was used for a lot of things in technology. The oil also helped boom technology because the steel created the phone, type writer, and clothes machines. The phone, type writer and clothes machines helped the markets for new products because business was booming with all of these new inventions.
What were the three major factors that contributed to the immense technological boom that took place in the United States after the Civil War? Explain how two of these factors helped to bring about this technological boom.
Answer:
The three major factors that contributed to the immense technological boom that took place in the United States after the Civil War were, a wealth of natural resources, government support for business, and a growing urban population that provided both cheap labor and markets for new products.
One of the two factors that helped bring about the technological boom was the wealth of natural resources and the growing urban population that provided both cheap labor and markets for new products. Both of these things helped to bring about the technology boom because the natural resources were when oil was found under the ground. The oil was used for a lot of things including machines, vehicles, barbed wire, and building railroads. The oil was important because if they did experiments on it they realized it turned to steal and that was used for a lot of things in technology. The oil also helped boom technology because the steel created the phone, type writer, and clothes machines. The phone, type writer and clothes machines helped the markets for new products because business was booming with all of these new inventions.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Westward Expansion questions
1. What are some of the main reasons that the federal government's policy of assimilation failed? Think About:
Native Americans' way of life
Cultural differences
Attitude of whites toward Native Americans
Government promises
-Some of the main reasons that the federal government's policies of assimilation's failed was because all the different tribes of the Native Americans. All of these tribes were different and wanted there own space. When these tribes were hunting for food sometimes they ran into each other and it became a war. The Native Americans all had one thing in common though, they all hunted for their food in the Great Plains. They hunted for buffalo on their horses, that made things a lot easier, and that is a reason they were surviving. They got their food from hunting, and most of their clothes and houses. The whites wanted this land for themselves and were not very negotiable towards the Native Americans. They killed women and children, they thought that they could fight on the Native Americans land and get away with it also, take the land because the natives didn't "improve" it. The whites thought this though because of the governments promises. The government made promises to the Native Americans and for the whites. They promised the Native Americans that they would be safe in there own land but also that the whites could go west. The Native Americans did not want to give up the way of their lives because it was what they had been used to. The government failed because they weren't making it seem like the Native Americans were safe. The whites were still killing the Native Americans food, clothes, and shelter supply, and killing Native Americans.
2. How successful were government efforts to promote settlement of the Great Plains? Give examples to support your answer.Think about:
The growth in population on the Great Plains
The role of railroads in the economy
The Homestead Act
-The government efforts to promote settlement of the Great Plains worked very well. The population growth got much larger now that there were farmers and Native Americans. The government made the Homestead act that whoever owned land could get more land for free and many farmers, natives, even government people took advantage of it. Even though some farmers thought it wasn't right for people to be claiming off everywhere, they took advantage by claiming economical things, land, and they made houses. To get all the supplies the farmers needed like tools, seeds, etc, they had to get it from the railroads that were made throughout the Great Plains. Sometimes the railroad drivers weren't all that nice and the western farmers thought that they were taking advantage of them because they weren't making the eastern farmers pay as much.
Native Americans' way of life
Cultural differences
Attitude of whites toward Native Americans
Government promises
-Some of the main reasons that the federal government's policies of assimilation's failed was because all the different tribes of the Native Americans. All of these tribes were different and wanted there own space. When these tribes were hunting for food sometimes they ran into each other and it became a war. The Native Americans all had one thing in common though, they all hunted for their food in the Great Plains. They hunted for buffalo on their horses, that made things a lot easier, and that is a reason they were surviving. They got their food from hunting, and most of their clothes and houses. The whites wanted this land for themselves and were not very negotiable towards the Native Americans. They killed women and children, they thought that they could fight on the Native Americans land and get away with it also, take the land because the natives didn't "improve" it. The whites thought this though because of the governments promises. The government made promises to the Native Americans and for the whites. They promised the Native Americans that they would be safe in there own land but also that the whites could go west. The Native Americans did not want to give up the way of their lives because it was what they had been used to. The government failed because they weren't making it seem like the Native Americans were safe. The whites were still killing the Native Americans food, clothes, and shelter supply, and killing Native Americans.
2. How successful were government efforts to promote settlement of the Great Plains? Give examples to support your answer.Think about:
The growth in population on the Great Plains
The role of railroads in the economy
The Homestead Act
-The government efforts to promote settlement of the Great Plains worked very well. The population growth got much larger now that there were farmers and Native Americans. The government made the Homestead act that whoever owned land could get more land for free and many farmers, natives, even government people took advantage of it. Even though some farmers thought it wasn't right for people to be claiming off everywhere, they took advantage by claiming economical things, land, and they made houses. To get all the supplies the farmers needed like tools, seeds, etc, they had to get it from the railroads that were made throughout the Great Plains. Sometimes the railroad drivers weren't all that nice and the western farmers thought that they were taking advantage of them because they weren't making the eastern farmers pay as much.
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