AP U.S. History HERRICK

Unit VIII: Age of Imperialism, Progressive Era, and WWICh. 27, 28, 29, 30, & 31

INSTRUCTIONS: Use the following essential questions and terms to guide your Cornell Notes. Your notes must be handwritten in blue or black ink (failure to write in ink will result in an automatic deduction of 5 points per assignment) and need to cover the entire chapter. Only thorough, complete work deserves full credit. Each set of notes is due the day of the chapter quiz unless otherwise noted. Quiz dates will be posted ahead of time in class. Ask Mrs. Herrick if you have any questions.

Ch. 27: The Path of Empire, 1890-18991. What caused America to shift its attention outward (foreign policy) in the late 1800s?2. What were the causes and ramifications of the Venezuelan Boundary Dispute?3. Describe the imperialistic tendencies of Americans in Hawaii.4. Explain in detail how the U.S. got involved in the Spanish-American War. What was the outcome of the War?5. President McKinley was faced with a “devil’s dilemma” regarding the Philippines. Explain.6. Why were some Americans opposed to imperialistic activities?

Vocabulary—make sure to include the vocab into your notes and identify where the terms are. Failure to do so will result in a loss of 5-10 points on your EQs.1. Imperialism2. “Yellow Press”3. Joseph Pulitzer4. William Randolph Hearst5. Alfred Thayer Mahan’s The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-17836. Richard Olney7. McKinley Tariff8. Queen Liliuokalani9. Grover Cleveland 10. Maine11. Teller Amendment of 189812. George Dewey13. Emilio Aguinaldo14. “Rough Riders” and San Juan Hill15. Anti-Imperialist League 16. The Foraker Act of 1900

Ch. 28: America on the World Stage, 1899-19091. Describe the cause and characteristics of the Philippine Insurrection.2. Explain the purpose of the Open Door Policy.3. What were the issues in the 1900 presidential election? Who were the candidates?4. Who was Theodore Roosevelt? 5. TR “claimed that he had received a ‘mandate from civilization’ to start the canal.” What does this mean?6. Explain the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine and its impact in the Caribbean.7. In 1906 there was an international crisis between the U.S. and Japan. Explain.

Vocabulary—make sure to include the vocab into your notes and identify where the terms are. Failure to do so will result in a loss of 5-10 points on your EQs.1. Philippine Commission2. Open Door Policy/Note3. The Boxer Rebellion (also see page 652)4. William McKinley

5. Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt (TR)6. William Jennings Bryan7. Hay-Pauncefote Treaty 19018. Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty9. “Gentlemen’s Agreement,” 1907-1908

Ch. 29 Progressivism and the Republican Roosevelt, 1901-19121. Describe the importance of muckrakers2. Who were the progressives and what did they want to accomplish? (make sure to include a look at progressivism in cities and states and the participation of women) 3. Describe TR the progressive. Focus on his dealings with:

a. Labor (Square Deal)b. Corporations—especially RRc. Consumer Protectiond. Conservation

4. Describe the “Roosevelt Panic” of 1907. What was Congress’ response to the financial crisis?5. Describe the campaign of 1908 and the candidates involved. Explain the transition from TR to Taft. 6. Was President Taft a progressive? Explain.7. What is meant by Dollar Diplomacy?

Vocabulary—make sure to include the vocab into your notes and identify where the terms are. Failure to do so will result in a loss of 5-10 points on your EQs.1 Tenement2. Ida Tarbell3. Muckrakers4. Progressivism5. 17th Amendment 6. Florence Kelley7. Muller v. Oregon, 19088. Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU)9. The Square Deal10. Trusts 11. Elkins Act of 190312. Hepburn Act of 190613. Northern Securities Company14. Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, 190615. Meat Inspection Act of 190616. Pure Food and Drug Act of 190617. Gifford Pinchot18. William Howard Taft

Ch. 30: Wilsonian Progressivism at Home and Abroad, 1912-19161. Describe the candidates and issues of the presidential election of 1912. What were the political platforms of the election? Who (or what) was the “runaway winner?”2. Who was Woodrow Wilson?3. Describe Wilson’s progressive credentials especially in regard to:

a) Tariffb) Banksc) Trustsd) Labor

4. What was Wilson’s stance on foreign policy? What were his responses to foreign problems in the Philippines and Haiti?5. Explain why the U.S. got involved in Mexico—twice.

6. Describe the campaigning done by both the Central Powers and the Allied Powers trying to entice U.S. support in the early years of the War.

7. “He Kept Us Out of War” was a campaign slogan used by Wilson in the 1916 presidential election. Was this difficult (keeping us out of war)? How did he do it? Was his success long term?

Vocabulary—make sure to include the vocab into your notes and identify where the terms are. Failure to do so will result in a loss of 5-10 points on your EQs.1. Woodrow Wilson2. Bull Moose Party3. New Nationalism4. Eugene V. Debs5. Underwood Tariff Bill6. The Federal Reserve Act of 19137. Federal Trade Commission Act of 19148. Clayton Anti-Trust Act of 19149. Workingmen’s Compensation Act of 191610. General Victoriano Huerta11. Francisco “Pancho” Villa12. General John J. Pershing13. Central Powers (what countries made it up?)14. Allied Powers (What countries made it up?)15. Kaiser Wilhelm II16. U-boats17. Lusitania18. Charles Evans Hughes

Ch. 31: The War to End War, 1917-19181. Why did the U.S. enter WWI?2. What was Wilson’s Fourteen Points? (Don’t just list them out, make sure you explain their importance)3. How prepared was the U.S. to go to war in 1917? 4. Describe the labor union disputes during the war years.5. Describe the war-time transformation which took place regarding the economy and government regulation. 6. What mistakes made up Wilson’s “series of tragic fumbles?” Why was the Treaty of Versailles defeated in the U.S. Senate? 7. What were the issues in the election of 1920? Who were the candidates?

Vocabulary—make sure to include the vocab into your notes and identify where the terms are. Failure to do so will result in a loss of 5-10 points on your EQs.1. Zimmerman Note2. League of Nations3. Committee on Public Information4. George Creel5. IWW (Industrial Workers of the World) aka: “Wobblies”6. 19th Amendment7. Herbert C. Hoover8. 18th Amendment9. Conscription10. The Big Four 11. Irreconcilables 12. Treaty of Versailles 13. Warren G. Harding14. James M. Cox