Unit 7: Modern America Emerges Pages 639-653

Chapter 22: The Progressive Era

Section 1: Roosevelt and Progressivism

Section 2: Taft and Wilson as Progressives

Section 3: Women Win New Rights

Before Beginning:

  1. On pages 636 and 637: What are 3 problems the photographs show
  1. Is there a group that’s most likely to be the victims of these problems?
  1. What might be the goal of the photographer who took these pictures?
  1. What qualities would a leader need to tackle these problems?
  1. What might be the cause of these problems?
  2. Are there any social problems that are worse today than they were 100 years ago?

7. What was the main goal behind the progressive reforms of government? (in the areas of…)

8. How did Roosevelt view the role of government in making reforms? (use “square deal” in your answer)

9. What steps the Roosevelt take to regulate the meat packing industry?

10. What were Roosevelt’s achievements in the field of conservation?

11. How and why did women’s roles begin to change around the turn-of-the-century?

12. What did it take for women throughout the country to finally get the right to vote?

13. President Theodore Roosevelt promised Americans a “square deal.” What “square deal would you

like from your government? (What do you want them to promise will be fair about your life?)

13. Who are two American women today who could best lead reform movements in the United States,

and... What would make these women be the type of people everyone would want to listen to?

14. What’s one way that the reforms of Pres. Roosevelt affect your life today?

14. Look at the bottom of page 654. What is that chart showing? Which would be the most important

to today and why?

Chapter 23: Becoming a World Power Pages 656-667

Section 1: The United States Continues to Expand

Section 2: The Spanish-American War

Before Beginning:

  1. Why it matters now on page 659: During this period, the United States acquired ______and

______as territories (not states yet).

  1. What is the picture of on pages 656 and 657?
  1. The Spanish-American War is in this section. The maps on page 665 shows it was fought in 2 places:

4. What is imperialism and what can it have to do with a country’s economics?

5. What contributions did William Seward make to American expansionism? How did Americans view

what he did?

  1. What factors influence the United States to declare war against Spain?

7. How did Filipinos and Latin Americans respond to the US colonization of their country?

8. If the United States was going to expand, where should we expand and take over next and why?

8. Who in the world right now might think - and be afraid - that the United States may try and

take over their country?

9. If one country beats another in a war, what should be one main thing the winning country

should get from the losing country?

9. One of the causes of the Spanish-American War was “the Maine” blowing up. What would be

the minimum thing you think would have to happen before the U.S. should go to war?

10. Name one way Americans may have felt different about the Spanish-American War than they do about the

war in the Middle East. Name one way they may have the same feelings

10. How can newspapers affect public opinion?

Chapter 23: Becoming a World Power Pages 668-673

Section 3: U.S. Involvement Overseas

Before Beginning:

1. Main idea on 668: In the early 1900’s, the US expanded its involvement in Asia and ______

2. This is also a time when the ______Canal was built (page 671)

3. On page 672: The U.S. military has gotten involved in Latin American affairs at least ______times.

  1. What was “the Open-Door Policy” and why was it important to the United States?
  1. How did the United States obtained the land for the Panama Canal?
  1. What were some of the costs (3 or more) of building the Panama Canal?

7. Why did Roosevelt add“the Roosevelt Corollary” to the Monroe Doctrine?

  1. Should the United States just always keep to itself, or should we get involved in other countries if what

they’re doing might affect us?

8. The U.S. used to “speak softly and carry a big stick.” What might be a U.S. motto

in world affairs today?

9. Would there ever be a point today where the United States would be justified in going into Mexico to “help

them out” with a major issue that might effect the U.S.? What would that be? If not, why should we stay out of it if it may affect us?

  1. The yellow journalism of major newspapers influenced US foreign-policy of the turn-of-the-century. How does modern media such as television shape public opinion today?

Chapter 24: World War I Pages 679-690

Section 1: War Breaks out in Europe

Section 2: America Joins the Fight

Before Beginning:

1. Picture on page 681: One new technology used for the first time in World War I was ______.

2. Pages 684/685: A major portion of WWI fighting took place with T______W______

3. On the chart on page 690: Why do you think the U.S. has so many less deaths than anyone else?

4. What were the 4 underlying causes of World War I?

4a:

4b:

4c:

4d:

5. How did the network of alliances make a small event into something very dangerous?

  1. Who was on each side of the war?

For the Central Powers:

For the Allies:

  1. What new technologies were used in World War I and how did it affect the way the war was fought?
  1. What were three challenges to America staying neutral in World War I?

9. How did the arrival of American troops in Europe affect the allies?

10. What were the costs of the war?

11. If America gets into another war with someone, I think it will most likely be because of ……..

Imperialism/Nationalism/Militarism/Alliances (pick one), because…

11. If one of you friends is in a fight/serious argument, at what point do you feel a need to step in and try and

back them up? Right away?... After you feel they’re losing?... Maybe not at all?.... And – why at that point?

Chapter 24: World War I Pages 691-699

Section 3: Life on the Home Front

Section 4: The Legacy of World War I

Before Beginning:

1. Why it matters now on 695: The war affected the role the United States played in the world the rest of the

______.

2. In what way does the picture on page 691 showy change in women’s roles in society?

3. How does the picture on page 693 reflect change in under an life at this time?

4. What were three ways American civilians and families could contribute to the war effort?

5. What was the purpose of the Espionage Act and the Sedition Act and how was it justified

by the Supreme Court?

6. Why did African-Americans leave the south and come to northern cities during “the Great Migration?”

  1. What were the results of the worldwide flu epidemic and how was it made worse by the war?
  1. What were President Wilson’s goals for peace?

9. Why might African-American soldiers have expected less prejudice and discrimination

at home after the war?

10. Do you feel should there should be limitations on freedom of speech during a war?

10. What role should the United States have in the world? Should we just watch out for us and our own interests,

or should we be the “policemen” of the world? Or… somewhere in between?

11. What have you done “at home” to help the war effort we’re in right now? If nothing – why not,

and tell me something you could do.

11. Look at the bottom of page 700 and summarize World War I in two or three sentences.