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Monroe Doctrine
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James Monroe issued the Soviet Union to stay out of the western hemisphere, especially central America
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Roosevelt Corollary
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extension to Monroe Doctrine
-US could act as an international "police power" in western hemisphere to protect its growing influence in Latin America |
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Causes of WWI
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*nationalism: -devotion to one's nation
-rivalries and competition formed among great powers in Europe *Imperialism: euro nations competed for colonies in Africa and Asia *Militarism: euro nations believed that a truly great nation must have a powerful military, glorified and romanticized armies and war prep *Entangled Alliances -Triple Alliance -Triple Entente |
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The Powder Keg
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the Balkans
-years of ethnic conflict heightened by growing nationalistic sentiments *Spark assassination: -Austrian archduke, Franz Ferdinand assassinated in Sarajevo |
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Who were the Big 4 at the Treaty of Versailles?
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UK - David Lloyd George
France - Clemenceau US - Wilson (League of Nations, self-determination, 14 Points) Italy - Vittorio Orland |
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Great Purge
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campaign of terror directed at eliminating anyone who threatened Stalin's power
-many executed |
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During what period of time did the Dust Bowl occur?
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Great Depression
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