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US History 1890-1920
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Spanish-American War
It was a conflict between Spain and the U.S. -
Boxer Rebellion
Conflict in China that oppossed foreign imperialism and Christianity -
Neutrallity
Not helping other countries in their wars -
League of Nations
Intergovernmental organization whose purpose is to maintain world peace -
Armistice
Where to parties in war agree to stop fighting -
T.R. becomes president of the U.S.
T.R. becomes president after William McKinley is assassinated and helps to change the country for the better. -
National Reclamation Act
Project that set up irrigation to the dry lands of the West -
Canal Zone
The building zone for the Panama Canal -
Meat Inspection Act
Act focused on improving the conditions of food work places to make the food more clean and consumable -
Food and Drug Act
This act was designed to back up the meat inspection act and to make sure that all drugs were legal and not being made outside of places were it's supposed to be made. -
Lusitania
British oceanliner that was trying to compete with U.S. trade but was sunk by a German U-boat -
Great White Fleet
Nickname for a battle fleet in the U.S. Navy from December 16th 1907 to February 22nd 1909 -
John Muir helps to establish the Grand Canyon
Not sure about the exact date -
Florence Kelley helps to create the N.A.A.C.P.
Florence Kelley created the group to help black people gain better treatment and rights. -
N.A.A.C.P.
Co-founded by Florence Kelley the N.A.A.C.P. is to ensure equal rights for African Americans -
William Taft
Jumpstarted the idea of Dollar Diplomacy -
Dollar Diplomacy
Aimed at the economical growth of Latin America and East Asia -
Woodrow Wilsons recognition of China
Woodrow Wilson extends offical recognition to the new Republic of China -
Federal Reserve Act
Created to house all federal and bank money -
Austrian Archduke
Austrian prince who was assassinated -
18th Amendment
It established the prohibition of alcoholic beverages in the U.S. -
19th Amendment
Makes voting rights equal for all sex's
