Unit 6: Imperialism & WWI
The unit extensively covers the causes and effects of World War 1 and it's significance in history (beyond the point that it was a WAR and typically those are known to be important xD<3). The text explores cast ideas such as American Blood Money, as well as tariffs, the Spanish-American War, 14 points, and other political and social ideas.
Timeline
Trigger Words
Article 10-
Birth of a Nation-
Dollar Diplomacy- Was the idea that if the United States could further its influence in Latin America by encouraging foreign investment in those countries
Harlem Renaissance- Cultural movement in the 1920's in Harlem. It was a period of flourishing art, music and poetry by African Americans.
KKK- White supremacy group that oppressed, and verbally/physically attacked African Americans, and harassed, beat, killed, etc. black people. Not good guys.
Nativism- The belief/act of feeling better and more than immigrants because you're a native to an area. Kind of like that belief of "Well, I was here first, so I'm more awesome than you", but more radical I guess.
Palmer Raids- Led by A. Mitchell Palmer, they were a series of raids that were meant to deport suspected Communists
Schenck v. US- Supreme Court upheld the Espionage Act of 1917 stating that the
Volstead Act- Was enacted with the intent of prohibiting the sell of alcohol; both the Federal and state governments were given the option to limit the transport, use, or sell of such beverages.
Birth of a Nation-
Dollar Diplomacy- Was the idea that if the United States could further its influence in Latin America by encouraging foreign investment in those countries
Harlem Renaissance- Cultural movement in the 1920's in Harlem. It was a period of flourishing art, music and poetry by African Americans.
KKK- White supremacy group that oppressed, and verbally/physically attacked African Americans, and harassed, beat, killed, etc. black people. Not good guys.
Nativism- The belief/act of feeling better and more than immigrants because you're a native to an area. Kind of like that belief of "Well, I was here first, so I'm more awesome than you", but more radical I guess.
Palmer Raids- Led by A. Mitchell Palmer, they were a series of raids that were meant to deport suspected Communists
Schenck v. US- Supreme Court upheld the Espionage Act of 1917 stating that the
Volstead Act- Was enacted with the intent of prohibiting the sell of alcohol; both the Federal and state governments were given the option to limit the transport, use, or sell of such beverages.
Primary Sources
Title: Recordings from WW1 and the 1920 Election
Link: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/nfhtml/nfhome.html
Summary: basically 59 recordings ranging from about 1 to five minutes from different Americans talking about the War and election, as well as everyday life and the struggles they faced in the times. Talks about different battles as well and really helps the information "stick" in your brain better for people that learn best from audio as oppsed to just plain reading.
Significance: Helps give a better understanding of vast perspectives on war and politics from the time frame, and helps you understand the general feeling because if it was just one or two sources or informative things you can still understand that life probably wasn't like that for everyone, but with 59 different recordings it really broadens the spectrum to give and form a more accurate interpretation of the events, trials and tribulations of the time.
"Author"/Scuba Instructor: Jen B :D<333
Title: The Great Humanitarian
Link: http://cornellcollege.edu/history/courses/stewart/his260-3-2006/01%20one/befr.htm
Summary: Because of German blockades, nearly 7 million Belgians suffered from starvation due to insufficient supplies. Herbert Hoover created the Commission for Relief in Belgium to help, even though the United States was not formally involved in WWI yet. He was able to negotiate peace among the French, German, and British governments so that aid could be provided to desperate citizens under German occupied territories. Under Hoover, 3 billion in food and aid was provided directly to those in need of the most help. Although, almost all assistance was halted due to the Great Depression. Later on, the same relief efforts would be put back in place to help countries during the outbreak of the second World War. Because of these actions, Hoover became the head of the US Food Administration. Many of his campaigns, such as conserving items like wheat were entirely voluntary. His ideas helped the US save millions of dollars during WWI.
Significance: These events were significant because they helped contribute a major part towards the war effort. Hoover's ideas helped the US spend less on supplies at home, so that more could be put towards fighting the Germans in Europe. He saved the lives of almost 10 million Belgian and French citizens, something that is still remembered in those two countries. He helped these countries while still maintaining a stance of neutrality for the United States. His actions would also help him later on in the US Election of 1928.
By: Diana DeGroot
Link: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/nfhtml/nfhome.html
Summary: basically 59 recordings ranging from about 1 to five minutes from different Americans talking about the War and election, as well as everyday life and the struggles they faced in the times. Talks about different battles as well and really helps the information "stick" in your brain better for people that learn best from audio as oppsed to just plain reading.
Significance: Helps give a better understanding of vast perspectives on war and politics from the time frame, and helps you understand the general feeling because if it was just one or two sources or informative things you can still understand that life probably wasn't like that for everyone, but with 59 different recordings it really broadens the spectrum to give and form a more accurate interpretation of the events, trials and tribulations of the time.
"Author"/Scuba Instructor: Jen B :D<333
Title: The Great Humanitarian
Link: http://cornellcollege.edu/history/courses/stewart/his260-3-2006/01%20one/befr.htm
Summary: Because of German blockades, nearly 7 million Belgians suffered from starvation due to insufficient supplies. Herbert Hoover created the Commission for Relief in Belgium to help, even though the United States was not formally involved in WWI yet. He was able to negotiate peace among the French, German, and British governments so that aid could be provided to desperate citizens under German occupied territories. Under Hoover, 3 billion in food and aid was provided directly to those in need of the most help. Although, almost all assistance was halted due to the Great Depression. Later on, the same relief efforts would be put back in place to help countries during the outbreak of the second World War. Because of these actions, Hoover became the head of the US Food Administration. Many of his campaigns, such as conserving items like wheat were entirely voluntary. His ideas helped the US save millions of dollars during WWI.
Significance: These events were significant because they helped contribute a major part towards the war effort. Hoover's ideas helped the US spend less on supplies at home, so that more could be put towards fighting the Germans in Europe. He saved the lives of almost 10 million Belgian and French citizens, something that is still remembered in those two countries. He helped these countries while still maintaining a stance of neutrality for the United States. His actions would also help him later on in the US Election of 1928.
By: Diana DeGroot
4 Worlds
Political:
-foreign policy -Treaty of Versailles -War -Can't speak out against the draft |
Social:
-socialists struggle alot -African Americans actually gain a bit during this period -drafting -freedom of speech being in a sense violated by the government saying you can't speak out against the draft or government |
Economic:
-Blood Money -manufacturing -jobs available |