Unit 3

Question 1

Expansionism

Answer 1

The policy of extending a notion’s authority over other countries by economic, political, or military means

Question 2

Dollar Diplomacy

Answer 2

William Howard Taft used nation’s economy to exert influence over other countries (Ex. Latin America)

Question 3

Open Door Notes

Answer 3

John Hay, U.S. Secretary of State, sent messages to Germany, France, Great Britain, Russia, Japan and Italy, proposing that they NOT interfere with the U.S. in trading with China

Question 4

Panama Canal

Answer 4

Connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and was completed in 1914 under the term of Theodore Roosevelt

Question 5

Progressive Movement

Answer 5

A reform movement by the people intending to: correct injustices in American life and return control of government to the people

Question 6

Amendment 16

Answer 6

congress can lay and collect tax from income

Question 7

Amendment 17

Answer 7

Designed to give more power to the voters, Senate previously had been selected by politicians in the state legislatures

Question 8

Amendment 18

Answer 8

A law banning the possession, manufacture, and sale of alcohol

Question 9

Amendment 19

Answer 9

Women’s right to vote, 1920

Question 10

Interstate Commerce Act

Answer 10

Federal government can regulate interstate traffic such as railroads and air traffic

Question 11

Sherman Anti-Trust Act

Answer 11

intended to prevent the creation of monopolies by making it illegal to establish trusts that interfered with free trade