Define Stalemate
point in the war where neither side can advance
What are tools used in Propaganda Posters?
Patriotic Appeals Humor/Caricatures Evocative (Impressive) Visuals Tag Lines
Define the Sedition Act
the power to fight dissent or disloyalty
What is the Zimmermann Note?
Telegram from Germany to Mexico to ask for support for the war. In tern Germany promised Mexico help in regaining territory.
What are the MAIN causes WWI?
Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism
Name the 4 dominating countries of the Allied Powers?
Great Britain France Russia United States
Who did the US help in the Spanish American War?
The Cubans
What is Yellow Journalism
Over Sensationalized Journalism
Name 3 countries(or regions) the the US imperialized or influenced.
Puerto Rico Cuba Mexico Panama Philippines Hawaii
What are the 3 types of Colonial governments?
Protectorate Direct Government Spheres of Influence
What are the 3 motivations for Imperialism?
God Gold Glory
Define Progressivism
Social and political movement committed to improving conditions in American life
Define Laissez-faire
Government should leave businesses and the economy alone
The majority of immigrants came from where?
Eastern Europe
Define Suffrage
Right to Vote
Describe the Chinese Immigration Act
Excluded nearly all Chinese immigrants from coming to the US.
The name of the West Coast immigration station
Angel Island
True or False: The immigration process was easier for wealthier passengers
True. Only passengers who traveled in Steerage (cheapest ticket) would go through health inspections