Imperialism and WWI
Timeline
Trigger Words
Article 10:League of Nations Covenant in the Treaty of Versailles bound signatories to protect the political independence and territorial integrity of all member nations. Of all the treaty conditions,
it provoked the most opposition to ratification in the U.S. Senate.
Birth of a Nation: It was written by D.W. Griffith. In “The Birth of a Nation” it disparaged blacks
& glorified the Ku Klux Klan. It was a movie that preached racism.
Dollar Diplomacy Term
to describe efforts of U.S to further its foreign policy through use of economic
power by giving loans to foreign countries.
Harlem Renaissance Aaron Douglas 1934 Leading figure in movement. It was primarily
literary, but included philosophers, performers political activists,
photographers, painters and sculptors. Harlem Ren. 1920-30's Douglas
soon began integrating African design in his work which caught the attention of
Alan Locke, who later called Douglas the "pioneering Africanist."
KKKu Klux Klan; Terrorist group during and after Reconstruction intended to oppress
African Americans and their white Republican allies and prevent them from voting
NativismThe policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants
against those of immigrants
Palmer Raids Attempts by the United States Department of Justice to arrest and deport radical
leftists, especially anarchists, from the United States. They occurred in 1919
and 1920 under the leadership of Attorney General Mitchell Palmer.
Schenck v. US - Schenck got arrested for handing out pamphlets for why the war was
wrong--violated Espionage Act. Senate sided against him (they upheld Espionage
Act). Justice Holmes said gov. has
right to limit citizen's freedom of speech when it's clear and present danger to
security for nation.
Volstead Act This 1920 law defined the liquor forbidden under the Eighteenth Amendment and gave
enforcement responsibilities to the Prohibition Bureau of the Department of the Treasury.
it provoked the most opposition to ratification in the U.S. Senate.
Birth of a Nation: It was written by D.W. Griffith. In “The Birth of a Nation” it disparaged blacks
& glorified the Ku Klux Klan. It was a movie that preached racism.
Dollar Diplomacy Term
to describe efforts of U.S to further its foreign policy through use of economic
power by giving loans to foreign countries.
Harlem Renaissance Aaron Douglas 1934 Leading figure in movement. It was primarily
literary, but included philosophers, performers political activists,
photographers, painters and sculptors. Harlem Ren. 1920-30's Douglas
soon began integrating African design in his work which caught the attention of
Alan Locke, who later called Douglas the "pioneering Africanist."
KKKu Klux Klan; Terrorist group during and after Reconstruction intended to oppress
African Americans and their white Republican allies and prevent them from voting
NativismThe policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants
against those of immigrants
Palmer Raids Attempts by the United States Department of Justice to arrest and deport radical
leftists, especially anarchists, from the United States. They occurred in 1919
and 1920 under the leadership of Attorney General Mitchell Palmer.
Schenck v. US - Schenck got arrested for handing out pamphlets for why the war was
wrong--violated Espionage Act. Senate sided against him (they upheld Espionage
Act). Justice Holmes said gov. has
right to limit citizen's freedom of speech when it's clear and present danger to
security for nation.
Volstead Act This 1920 law defined the liquor forbidden under the Eighteenth Amendment and gave
enforcement responsibilities to the Prohibition Bureau of the Department of the Treasury.
Four Worlds
Political-
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Economic-
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Social
-Prohibition -Yellow Journalism -Sedition act -Espionage act -Boxer Rebellion -Women's Suffrage -Anti-Imperialistic Leagues |
Cultural
-Open Door Policy -Jingoism -Rough Riders -Spheres of Influence -Roaring 20's -Thayer Mahan |
Primary Sources
The US Statement on the Status of Armed Merchant Vessels
wwi.lib.byu.edu/index.php/ Summary:
In this document there are clear signs that Americans are preparing for war if the president decides to declare war. It states that there is ammunition ready in case if anything goes wrong. But it is also stated that there was only ammunition for defensive purposes. The ships have the usual number of crew members and they contain articles of commerce that are unsuitable for it to be considered as a warship. Significance: The significance of this document is to show that the United States wasn’t planning on joining their fellow countries and fighting in the war. However for the safety of the country they have to take certain precautions for their own protection. The ships that they are using to store ammunition are only for defensive purposes. Amber A. |
Espionage Act of 1918
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1916espionageact.html Summary: The Espionage Act was an approved act from Congress that prohibited any actions that would be considered interfering with anything related to the war efforts, both overseas and in America, such as the products and resources that would be needed for the military. There was a fine of $10,000 or imprisonment if anyone was found breaking any section of this law. Significance: The objective of this act was to make sure that Americans did not interfere with their military efforts and protect patriotism during the war time. And if anyone violated any portion of the act, there were consequences set in place. Bianca M. |