American History Review

Who were the Central Powers during World War I?

Positive conditions that attract people to a new country, like job opportunities, freedom, or land

We used the acronym BRAT to analyze the Treaty of Versailles punishing Germany for WWI. What does the A stand for?

Of the four MAIN causes that started World War I, what does the "I" stand for?

Founder of Standard Oil Company; became one of the richest men in history, used horizontal integration

Roosevelt’s policy of working with others with the threat of a powerful military to back up the plans

The right to vote

Which state was annexed for important military and economic reasons during American Imperialism?

intense feeling of pride and loyalty to one's own country, leading to the belief that one's nation is superior to others

Bonus: Which of the following is NOT one of the sports I have coached?

support Constitution and federal government

We used the acronym BRAT to analyze the Treaty of Versailles punishing Germany for WWI. What does Reparations mean?

opposed Constitution, wanted stronger state governments, wanted a Bill of Rights

a group of workers organized to protect the interests of its members

Which two events contributed to America's involvement in World War I?

America’s break up with Britain, mainly written by Jefferson, listed grievances against King George III, natural rights

A strategy where a company controls all parts of the production process, from raw materials to distribution

policy of investing in Latin America so that it would become a region of allies for the U.S

Framework for US government, established 3 branches, checks and balances

the absorption of people into the dominant culture. In this case getting native Americans to change to American culture

Investigative reporter that exposed the problems in American society

Which event is seen as the spark to World War I?

Negative conditions that drive people to leave their home country, such as poverty, war, or persecution

Waterway built by the U.S. to connect the Caribbean and the Pacific Ocean

federal law that granted tracts of land to western settlers who agreed to work the land and live on it for five years

first 10 amendments of Constitution, guaranteed individual rights (free speech, religion, press, etc.)

Sensationalist headlines and stories in newspapers meant to sell copies rather than tell the truth

the belief that a nation should maintain a strong military force and be prepared to use it

an economic system in which factories, equipment, and other means of production are privately owned, not by the gov't

A business strategy where a company buys out or merges with competitors to dominate a single industry

set rules for creating new states, banned slavery in new territory, required public education in new territory