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Platt Amendment
The Platt Amendment was passed as part of the 1901 Army Appropriations Bill. It gave seven conditions for the withdrawal of United States troops remaining in Cuba at the end of the Spanish–American War, and an eighth condition that Cuba sign a treaty accepting these seven conditions. -
Big Stick Diplomacy
US forces sought to protect American interests and lives during and following the Panamanian revolution over construction of the Isthmian Canal. This was led by President Teddy Roosevelt -
Zimmerman Telegram
Germany propose an alliance with Germany and Italy against America. -
Fourteen Points
Statement of America's goals throughout the war. -
Treaty of Versailles
Brought World War I to an end and ended the chaos between the Germans and the allied powers. -
League of Nations
The United States is more so known for not joining the League of Nations. While relationships could have been strengthened, the US believed that we could grow from within. -
Immigration Act of 1924
This lowered the rate so that only 2% of people from each country were allowed to come to America. This showed how America did not approve of the actions of other countries -
Kellogg-Briand Pact
This pact was best known to outlaw war. This was important because it gave Americans a sense that change was happening and that they were safe. -
Hawley-Smoot Tariff
This tariff further raised the previous tariff. This led to more issues in communication between countries because nobody wanted to pay the extra money. -
Stimson Doctrine
The US would not recognize any territory that was taken by force. This showed that America was not willing to communicate with nation's that were absuing their power. -
Neutrality Act of 1935
When war breaks out arm shipments are prohibited. This shows that the US wants to play it safe. -
Spanish Civil War
America supports the nationalistic movements, leaving them with bad relationships with Spain -
Japan invades China
President Roosevelt feels sympathetic towards China and wants to help. -
World War II Begins
The United States has to make up their mind if they want to re enter the new war -
Pearl Harbor
Germany and Italy declared war on the US. This is when the US decides to enter the war.
