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The Big Stick Diplomacy is "speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." -Theodore Roosevelt. This helped put in people's minds that they should never argue with anyone. They also reminded people to stay away from fighting, because they would have a big stick(weapons) to back themselves up.

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Davies, Dave, and Daniel Immerwahr. “The History Of American Imperialism, From Bloody Conquest To Bird Poop.” NPR, 18 February 2019, https://www.npr.org/2019/02/18/694700303/the-history-of-american-imperialism-from-bloody-conquest-to-bird-poop. Accessed 7 March 2025.

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The Spanish-American War was caused by the Cuban struggle for independence from Spain. Later, a U.S. battleship exploded in the Maine harbor. This caused conflict between them. The U.S. took victory in this war, freeing of multiple places. The Philippines later got sold to the U.S. making them a major world power.

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“Spanish-American War | Summary, History, Dates, Causes, Facts, Battles, & Results.” Britannica, 15 February 2025, https://www.britannica.com/event/Spanish-American-War. Accessed 7 March 2025.

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Yellow Journalism was a style of newspaper reporting that emphasized sensationalism over facts. This caused some conflict between the US and the Spanish. It kind of pushed the U.S. and Spain to go into war. Yellow Journalism was a way to spread political ideas and information.

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“Milestones in the History of U.S. Foreign Relations.” Milestones in the History of U.S. Foreign Relations - Office of the Historian, https://history.state.gov/milestones/1866-1898/yellow-journalism. Accessed 7 March 2025.

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The United States entered the war on April 6, 1917, by declaring war on Germany. This was caused by the Germans using submarines in the Atlantic to sink U.S. ships. The Germans also intercepted the Zimmermann telegram. Germany tried to push Mexico to go into war with the U.S. with them, but then Congress declared war. This affected many cities, families, and lives.

“World War I Records of American Involvement at the National Archives at Philadelphia.” National Archives, 17 June 2022, https://www.archives.gov/philadelphia/finding-aids/wwi-guide. Accessed 9 March 2025.

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It was a treaty to end World War 1. This treaty was signed because the U.S. wanted the fighting to end. The treaty pretty much required Germany to pay reparations, give up land, and disarm. This led to the end of the war, and the U.S. taking victory.

“Treaty of Versailles | Definition, Summary, Terms, & Facts.” Britannica, 25 February 2025, https://www.britannica.com/event/Treaty-of-Versailles-1919. Accessed 9 March 2025.

“World War I Records of American Involvement at the National Archives at Philadelphia.” National Archives, 17 June 2022, https://www.archives.gov/philadelphia/finding-aids/wwi-guide. Accessed 9 March 2025.

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Our country needed to adapt to support the war effort. These adaptations included clothes being rationed and more materials being used. Then the sedition act came along stating "it is a crime for American citizens to print, utter, or publish... any false, scandalous, and malicious writing." This made the bad talk about the government stop, and it made many people start supporting instead of hating.

“The Sedition Act of 1798 | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives.” History, Art & Archives, https://history.house.gov/Historical-Highlights/1700s/The-Sedition-Act-of-1798/. Accessed 9 March 2025.

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The Spanish Flu was a disease that spread through America and killed hundreds of thousands. Many soldiers were impacted, making it hard to go into war, and stopping war for a period of time. During the Spanish flu, not much progress was made.

“The Influenza Pandemic and The War.” University of Kansas Medical Center, https://www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/academics/departments/history-and-philosophy-of-medicine/archives/wwi/essays/medicine/influenza.html. Accessed 9 March 2025.

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The Panama Canal served as a transit for American trade and strategy. It was used in the war for travel and enabling a two-ocean. It greatly affected the U.S. in terms of transport and other war strategies.

“Panama: The Panama Canal.” International Trade Administration, 3 May 2023, https://www.trade.gov/market-intelligence/panama-panama-canal. Accessed 9 March 2025.