US History Semester 1 Final by Dulce Martinez-Delgado

U.S Imperialism (19th century-Early 20th century)

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U.S imperialism was throughout the 19th and early 20th century. The united States tried to gain power and control over other countries,often by using its military or economic strength.

Spanish-American War (1898)

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The Spanish-American war happened in 1898 when the United States fought against Spain. The U.S won and got territories like Puerto Rico,Guam, and the Philippines. It was a big deal and very important because it showed that the U.S was becoming a powerful country.

Open door policy in China (1899)

2931791 — 2024-03-12 16:42:55 UTC

The open door policy in China was a plan from the U.S in 1899. It asked countries to share trade rights in China, instead of letting one country control everything. The Open Door Policy was important because it allowed the U.S to join in on trade with China,even though European countries had a lot of control there.

Annexation of Hawaii (1898)

2931791 — 2024-03-12 16:44:07 UTC

The annexation of Hawaii happened in 1898 when the U.S took control of the islands,and made Hawaii part of its own country. This was because Hawaii was in a good spot for trade and the military. The U.S wanted to have it under its control. It was important because Hawaii´s location in the Pacific Ocean made it valuable for trade.

Banana wars (1890s-1930s)

2931791 — 2024-03-14 15:39:58 UTC

The Banana Wars were when United States sent troops to countries in Central America and the Caribbean to protect big american fruit companies.This happened from the Late 1890s to early 1900s, it was important because it gave the U.S more control in those regions.

Roaring Twenties (1920s)

2931791 — 2024-03-14 15:44:15 UTC

The Roaring Twenties was a fun time in the 1920s when america had lots of parties,new music like jazz,and cool new inventions like cars and radios. But it also had problems like no drinking allowed (prohibition).

Prohibition (1920)

2931791 — 2024-03-14 15:48:20 UTC

Prohibition was when the U.S government said no one could make or sell alcohol from 1920 to 1933. It was important because it was supposed to make society better, but it caused more problems like crime.

Immigration Act (1924)

2931791 — 2024-03-14 15:51:46 UTC

The Immigration Act of 1924 said fewer people could come to America,especially from certain places like Southern and Eastern Europe and Asia. It was important because it tried to keep america the same,but it also meant people couldn't come and live with their families.

Role Of women (1920)

2931791 — 2024-03-14 15:57:52 UTC

In the 1920s, Women started doing and having more opportunities to work jobs,wear different clothes,and asking to vote. It was important because it changed how people thought about what women could do.

Great depression (1929)

2931791 — 2024-03-14 16:01:41 UTC

The wall street Crash in 1929 was when the stock market went down a lot,making people lose money and causing the Great Depression. It was important because the crash led to a long period of economic hardship.