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April 21 - August 13, 1898.

Cuba wanted independence from Spain.

The first battle was in the Philippines. The U.S. won in Manila Bay on May 1, 1898.

The war ended with the Treaty of Paris. Spain gave Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S. Cuba became independent, but the U.S. stayed involved.

The Spanish-American War made the U.S. a world power. The U.S. gained Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

The photo represents the public outrage against Spain. And the war's ground combat and the U.S. military efforts.

https://2001-2009.state.gov/r/pa/ho/time/gp/90609.htm#:~:text=On%20April%2011%2C%201898%2C%20President,U.S.%20citizens%20on%20the%20island.

Author president William McKinley.

Was the 25 president.

McKinley was a proponent of economic protectionism and imperialism.

urged the U.S. to intervene in Cuba to end Spanish rule and ensure peace, security, and the protection of U.S. citizens.

McKinley said the U.S. needed to help end Spanish cruelty and restore order in Cuba.

This speech led to the U.S. declaring war on Spain shortly afterward.

The document shows how McKinley used humanitarian reasons to justify U.S. intervention in Cuba.

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January 17, 1893, annexation on August 12, 1898

Many Hawaiians, including the Queen, protested the takeover and wanted to keep Hawaii independent.

In 1898, the U.S. officially took control of Hawaii, making it a U.S. territory.

The annexation of Hawaii is important because it shows how the U.S. expanded its territory and took control of another nation. It also raises issues about the rights of native people and independence, which are still relevant today.

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NAACP FOUNDED IN NEW YORK

The NAACP was founded on February 12, 1909 in New York City.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was created for racial violence, particularly the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois.

The NAACP played a crucial role in landmark legal cases, such as Brown v. Board of Education 1954, which led to the desegregation of schools.

The NAACP has been a leading force in the fight for racial justice for over a century.

the organization continues to address police brutality, systemic racism, and voter suppression, making it highly relevant to ongoing civil rights struggles.

the founding of the NAACP features key figures such as W.E.B. Du Bois, Mary White Ovington, and Oswald Garrison Villard gathered during the organization's early meetings.

"The Call" - 1909 This was the official statement issued by the NAACP founders, calling for action against racial injustice.

The document was written by a group of activists, including W.E.B. Du Bois, a Harvard-educated scholar and civil rights leader.

The NAACP was formed in response to racial violence, and discrimination, demanding equal rights for Black Americans.

It called for political action, legal challenges, and mass mobilization to secure racial justice.

and injustice, pushing activism and legal reform.

The NAACP was created to stand up against racial violence and injustice, focusing on activism and legal change.

Link to document: The Call (NAACP Founding Document)https://naacp.org/about/our-history

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TRIANGLE SHIRTWAIST FACTORY FIRE

The fire occurred on March 25, 1911, lasting approximately 18 minutes.

The fire broke out on the 8th, 9th, and 10th floors of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City, trapping mostly young female immigrant workers inside.

Locked exit doors, unsafe working conditions, and a lack of fire safety measures led to 146 deaths, as workers were unable to escape.

The tragedy exposed the dangers of sweatshops and led to significant labor law reforms.

The fire sparked major workplace safety reforms and led to the creation of fire codes, labor protections, and stronger unions.

It remains relevant today as industries worldwide still struggle with workplace safety violations, especially in sweatshops and fast-fashion factories.

This photo captures workers leaping from windows to escape the flames, emphasizing the desperate conditions they faced and the tragic loss of life.

Frances Perkins’ account of the fire (later U.S. Secretary of Labor)

Frances Perkins, who witnessed the fire and later became a key figure in labor reform under FDR’s New Deal.

Perkins used the tragedy to push for workplace safety laws, marking a turning point in U.S. labor rights. The document describes the horror of the fire and the failures of industrial regulations at the time.

It highlights the lack of fire escapes, locked doors, and unsafe conditions that led to mass casualties.

Workplace safety laws exist today because of past tragedies like the Triangle Fire.

https://scalar.usc.edu/nehvectors/stakeman/walter-white-and-the-founding-of-new-branches

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The 17th Amendment was ratified on April 8, 1913.

Before the 17th Amendment, U.S. Senators were chosen by state legislatures, often leading to corruption and political deadlock.

The amendment established direct election of U.S. Senators by the people, increasing democratic participation.

It was part of the Progressive Era reforms aimed at reducing corruption and making government more accountable.

The 17th Amendment gave voters more power in government and reduced corruption in Senate appointments.

It remains relevant today as debates continue over state vs. federal control and election reforms in U.S. democracy.

This image illustrates how the election process changed, showing a shift from state legislature selections to direct elections by the people.

The text of the 17th Amendment

The U.S. Congress, which proposed the amendment as part of Progressive Era reforms.

The amendment was pushed by reformers who wanted to eliminate corruption and increase voter influence in government.

The amendment transferred Senate elections to the people, making the process more democratic.

It responded to concerns over political corruption, deadlock in state legislatures, and lack of voter representation.

The 17th Amendment strengthened democracy by allowing citizens to directly elect U.S. Senators.

National Archives (.gov)

https://www.archives.gov › milestone-documents › 17th...

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Happened between 1914-1918 across Europe

Archduke Franz Ferdinand heir to Austria-Hungary and his wife were assinated by Gavrilo Princip a Serbian

Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia since they blamed them for it which lead to other countries such as Russia and Germany to join and many other countries on both Austria-Hungary side and Serbias side

This event is important because it caused the first world war. After Archduke Franz was killed Austria-Hungary started war with Serbia which then lead to other countries going to war.

This photo relates to my event because it is Archduke Franz and his wife after getting assinated which started the event

Primary Source

The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.), 22 July 1914. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045487/1914-07-22/ed-1/seq-12/>

The author is E. W. Scripps

He was a American newspaper publisher who founded the penny press and United Press Associations

The main idea of this is to show that Archduke Franz and his wife were emurded by an anarchist

The key details that stand out are that they were murdered in Sarajevo

How the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie started World War I.

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November 7, 1916

She was the first woman elected to the House of Representatives

She advocated against the U.S joining both wars which includes World War I and World War II.

It is important that Jeanette Rankin was elected to Congress because she was a huge leader in the woman suffrage movement. As well as she was the only member of Congress to vote against the U.S participating in both world wars.

This photo relates to my event because it is a photo of Jeanette Rankin standing in front of the U.S flag infront of the White House which means she was elected to the House of Representatives here and started her promising career.

Primary Source

Maryland suffrage news. (Baltimore, Md.), 18 Nov. 1916. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn89060379/1916-11-18/ed-1/seq-8/>

The author was the Just Government league

The Just Government league was made in promoting women's voting rights through all sorts of ways

The main idea is that Jeanette Rankin was the first Congress women elected

The key details of this source are that Jeanette Rankin served as a field secretary for the National American Woman Suffrage Association

Jeanette Rankins accomplishments and help she did for women helped pave the wave towards congress.

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This policy first happened in 1899

The U.S. wanted all nations to have the same equal access to trading with China

Wanted to stop Europeans from dominating the Chinese market

This policy was important because it gave all nations the same equal access to trading so no one could have the upper hand. As well as it stopped any Nation from controlling the Chinese market

This photo relates to the event of the open door policy because it shows the U.S. with uncle sam advocating for the open door policy while other countries such as Europe want trade restriction.

Primary Source

The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.), 17 Aug. 1921. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn86075113/1921-08-17/ed-1/seq-7/>

The author of this article was a local newspaper called The Bozeman Courier

This local newspaper was a local newspaper for the Bozeman community from 1919 to 1954

The main idea of this article was ensuring equal trading rights for all nations in China

A key detail was it talking about the U.S. government committing to prevent foreign inteference

In 1921 the U.S confirmed the Open Door Policy wanting equal trade rights in China.

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Ratified on January 16, 1919 and it took effect one year later in January 17, 1920

The 18th amendment did not allow for making of alcohol, selling, and transporting it around the U.S.

The ratification of the 18th amendment was really started because of the temperance movement which encouraged to eliminate or reduce the amount of alcohol consumed

This was important because it led to alcohol being illegal even if it was being transported, sold, or made. As well as it showed that these movement have a huge impact.

This photo relates to the ratification of the 18th amendment because it shows how much people were addicted to alcohol that they protested them wanting it back.

Primary Source

Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.), 03 Dec. 1919. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84026897/1919-12-03/ed-1/seq-6/>

The author was The Edgefield Advertiser

This was one of the oldest newspapers in South Carolina since it was established in 1836

The main idea was the women suffrage states bringing the ratification of the 18th amendment

Key details were the article stating the role women organizations played.

Women suffrage states and organizations such as WCTU brought the ratification of the 18th amendment

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Ratified on August 18, 1920

This amendment granted women the right to vote after many women such as Ida B. Wells advocated for it

It was a huge victory for the women's right movement since it prohibited any state from denying these women just because of their gender.

The 19th Amendent was huge event for the U.S. since it led to more gender equality in the coutry. As well as it allowed women to participate in the politics of the U.S.

The photo that highlights my particular event was a group of women holding up a poster that stated " No self respecting woman should wish or work for the success of a party that ignores her sex". This relates to my event because they did all of these things so that they could have equal rights.

Primary Source

New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.), 08 May 1920. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn88064328/1920-05-08/ed-1/seq-6/>

The author was the New Iberia Enterprise and Indepednet Observer

This was a local newspaper for the New Iberia community

The main idea of this article was different states opposition on the ratification of the 19th amendment.

Key details was supporters of the 19th amendment received a death blow when the South urged the ratification of the prohibition amendment,

The document shows tension between states for the 19th amendment during the women's suffrage movement.

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Panama Canal Construction happened between 1904-1914

The U.S. took on this construction of the Panama Canal to connect the Atlatntic and Pacific Oceans.

The construction of the Panama Canal faced many challenges such as the harsh conditions, Panama's independence form Coloumbia, and the thousands of people who died.

The construction of the Panama Canal was very important because of the global trade it brought. As well as removing all the time it took to go around the tip of South America making it way faster and efficient.

The photo I chose relates to the event of the Construction of the Panama Canal because it shows two people standing right in the middle of its construction back in the 1900's.

Primary Source

The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.), 28 Feb. 1907. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84020645/1907-02-28/ed-1/seq-1/>

The author is The Montgomery Advertiser

Newspaper in Montgomery

The main idea was the construction of the Panama Canal and how it was a massive project being carried out by the U.S

The key details I see are the company that will undergo the construction of the Panama Canal

Document highlights the company's and individuals that will undergo the construction of the Panama Canal