Unit #7-Rise of American Power Key Vocab

Red Scare

• A period of intense fear of communism and radical thought in the U.S. after World War I.

• A time of economic prosperity in the U.S. during the 1920s.

• A movement advocating for civil rights and social justice in the U.S.

• A military conflict between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

Great Migration

• The movement of over six million African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North and West between 1916 and 1970.

• A significant increase in immigration from Europe to the United States during the early 20th century.

• The relocation of Native American tribes to reservations in the 19th century.

• A mass exodus of people from urban areas to rural areas in the 21st century.

Self-determination

• The right of people to choose their own form of government, a principle emphasized in Wilson's 14 Points.

• A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

• The belief that all individuals should have equal rights and opportunities regardless of their background.

• A system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.

What was the Spanish-American War?

• A conflict fought between Spain and the United States in 1898, resulting in the U.S. gaining territories in the western Pacific and Latin America.

• A war between Spain and France over colonial territories in the Caribbean.

• A naval battle between the U.S. and Japan in the early 20th century.

• A conflict between Spain and its colonies in South America during the 19th century.

League of Nations

• An international organization established after World War I under the Treaty of Versailles, aimed at maintaining world peace.

• A military alliance formed during World War II to combat the Axis powers.

• A cultural organization promoting international art and literature.

• A trade agreement between European nations to enhance economic cooperation.

Yellow Journalism

• A style of newspaper reporting that emphasized sensationalism over facts, which helped push the U.S. into the Spanish-American War.

• A journalistic approach focused on investigative reporting and factual accuracy.

• A type of journalism that promotes political propaganda and biased reporting.

• A method of reporting that prioritizes in-depth analysis and research.

Nationalism

• A political ideology that emphasizes the interests and culture of a particular nation, often leading to the desire for an independent nation-state.

• A belief in the superiority of one race over others.

• A system of government where power is held by a small group of elites.

• An economic theory that advocates for free markets and minimal government intervention.

Treaty of Paris of 1898

• An agreement that ended World War I

• The treaty that established the United Nations

• The agreement that ended the Spanish-American War, with Spain relinquishing its claim over Cuba and ceding territories to the U.S.

• A treaty that granted independence to the Philippines

Neutrality

• The policy of taking sides in international conflicts.

• The policy of not taking sides in wars between other nations, which the U.S. initially adopted during World War I.

• The policy of forming alliances with other nations during wartime.

• The policy of engaging in trade with warring nations.

Militarism

• The belief in building up a strong armed forces to prepare for war, which was a significant cause of World War I.

• A political ideology that emphasizes the importance of economic growth over military strength.

• A diplomatic strategy focused on negotiation and peace treaties to avoid conflict.

• A cultural movement that promotes the arts and sciences over military endeavors.