1. Unit 7

2. Unit 7 Spanish American War – Imperialism Yellow Journalism –
Pulitzer & Hearst; pro-war; print stories
Delome letter –
Called US weak
Maine –
US ship explodes; Spain blamed

3. Unit 7
Treaty of Paris –
US gains Puerto Rico, Philippines, Guam & Cuba; world power
Panama Canal –
Helps w/military, trade ships
Open Door Policy –
US trade in China
Alfred T. Mahan –
Expansionist, strong navy

4. Unit 7 Intervention – Increase US influence in Latin America
Roosevelt Corollary –
US can intervene in Latin America to protect our interests
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare –
Germans sink US trade ships; why we enter the war
War Industries Board & War Labor Board
Govt. control of economy in wartime

5. Unit 7 Espionage & Sedition Acts –
No criticism of govt.; Schenck vs. US
Workers in Wartime Industries -
Women; Great Migration of African American workers from south to north
Treaty of Versailles –
Not ratified by Senate
League of Nations –
Fails due to lack of US membership