a war zone. This meant that all ships in the area would be attacked by the German navy. On May 7th‚ 1915‚ the German navy attacked the British passenger ship‚ The Lusitania‚ killing 120 Americans. This caused American citizens along with President Wilson to be enraged by Germany’s actions‚ thus threaten Germany to go to war.
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The Progressive Era was a time period in American history during the 1890s to 1920s. This era was a period in which‚ activist stood up for the in just. For example‚ women’s suffrage. The National American Women Suffrage Association fought for equality‚ like women’s right to vote. This was just a time period to where many different organizations stood up for what’s right. They also eliminated corruption in the government. While at the same time‚ they developed antitrust laws‚ to make equal competition
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The progressive era was a thirty-year period in which the United States was completely reformed. Actions were taken to improve working conditions for laborers and women. President Roosevelt and Wilson were both reformers for the rights and voice of the people. Theodore Roosevelt used his presidency to put regulations of businesses and make sure the government is still higher than corporations. Individual Reformers and the government in the progressive era went through a great deal to bring about
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The main purpose of the Treaty of Versailles was to reinforce peace and order through out the countries of the world; especially those directly involved with WWI and also to put an official end to the war. Of all countries‚ Germany played a major role in starting the outbreak of war‚ so the fact that they were not invited to join the international peace conferences did create commotions within and outside of the country. Though the Allie countries were present the most influential members of the
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Progressive Movement: "The Progressive movement of 1900 to 1917 was a triumph of conservatism rather than a victory for liberalism." I disagree with this statement. The basic philosophy of "conservatism" is that change is bad. The basic "historian" definition of progressivism is: a movement for social change and improvement. For this reason‚ it is accurate to say that this era was a triumph of liberalism. The Progressive movement was a time of extreme changes where‚ social‚ urban‚ and economic;
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President Wilson’s own ineptitude and stubbornness is what led to the Senate’s defeat of the Treaty of Versailles‚ rather than the strength of the opposing forces. Even Wilson’s closest and most trusted advisors could not sway his stance. Wilson was strong in his stance and incorporated the idea of the 14 points. While it is true that opposing forces contributed to defeat the treaty‚ it was Wilson’s unmovable position that led to its ultimate defeat in the Senate. There was much opposition to
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a statement saying the reason for the closing is due to a severe cutback in demand for coal because of a shutdown in manufacturing nationwide. “We hope to see an increase in demand‚ but until we do‚ the mine will remain sealed.” Company President Wilson Standridge said. Prosper is a mining town of 909 people in the northeast corner of Crocker County. Since the deep-shaft coal mine was opened in 1901‚ it has provided a major source of employment for the town’s people‚ and in the last 18 years has
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occurring. 6. Why did the countries not tell their citizens about the casualties? f. Because the casualties were in the extremes and they did not want to scare their citizens to back out of the war. 7. What was the first action that caused Wilson to rethink isolationism? g. The Germans threatening to sink all of the merchant ships sent to their enemy. 8. What were some of the consequences of the war? h. As soon as the war started the economy started to suffer as well. Because
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Voices of Democracy 5 (2010): 57‐71 Kimokeo‐Goes 57 THEODORE ROOSEVELT‚ "FREE SILVER‚ TRUSTS‚ AND THE PHILIPPINES" (7 SEPTEMBER 1900) Una Kimokeo‐Goes Willamette University Abstract: This essay examines a vice presidential campaign speech by Theodore Roosevelt that reveals his vision of American national character and its role in world affairs. Delivered in support of William
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In exchange Germany offered to fund Mexico’s fight and make sure Mexico gain back Arizona‚ Texas‚ and New Mexico. Mexico did not agree to the deal because they saw it was a plan that would only help to protect Germany its self. This made President Wilson see that war was inevitable so America declared war. Overall America was successful in its goals in World War 1. The goal America was able to complete first was to protect merchant ships with the help of convoy systems. Next America wanted to cooperate
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