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Wilson wanted to avoid the United States involvement in European problems that were occurring between the great powers. The need for proper aims was made more important. They wanted there to be no secret treaties made between the Allies so that they would…

In August 1914 war broke out in Europe. Russia, France , Serbia, Belgium, and Great Britain were the Allies. On the other hand Germany, and Austria Hungary were called the central powers. During this world war many battles took place on land, but they also took place at sea. Germany had new weapons at the time called the U-boats, which was an underwater submarine that was able to sneak up on the enemy without being seen. So one year into war on May 1915 a German U-boat sank the British luxury…

It wasn’t until 1890 that the two organizations set aside their differences to form the National American Women’s Suffrage Association (NAWSA). The new strategy was to intensify lobbying for women’s suffrage on a state-by-state basis, instead of through the federal government . By 1914, more than 10 states have granted enfranchisement to women . In 1913, Alice Paul formed the Congressional Union, which later became National Woman’s Party, that adopted militant tactics to push for a for a…

The fight for women’s suffrage had been a long winded and grueling battle, but on August 26, 1920 women finally got the vote, 70 years after the Seneca Falls Convention, the Nineteenth Amendment stated, “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged… on account of sex.” However, African American women were unfortunately still largely disenfranchised. Nonetheless, before women were enfranchised they undertook several political reforms such as birth control and…

others are in need? Hoover realized all of the help he could give and decided to take action. With his courageous acts of good to the people in need, Herbert Hoover was and will forever be a well known humanitarian. Herbert Clark Hoover was born on August 10th, 1874 in the small town of West Branch, Iowa. He was one of three children growing up. At a young age, his father passed away and his mother followed shortly after. Hoover was moved out to oregon to live with his uncle in Oregon. Later on…

World War One started July 28, 1914. The conflict arose when Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his pregnant wife Sophie were assassinated by a Serbian terrorist group. Russia became part of the fighting July 31, 1914 and then Germany declared war on Russia August 1, 1914. Many other countries got involved as well. There were two groups the Allies and the Central Powers. Regardless what side you were on many lost sons, husbands, and fathers. Eight million troops died and 21 million were wounded.…

rogressive Era The Progressive Era during the years of 1900-1920 was a period of widespread social activism and political change across the United States. Reformers, such as Theodore Roosevelt, Jane Addams, and Alice Paul, attempted to bring change to the obstacles that had affected Americans during previous years. The challenges that were improved were woman suffrage, child labor, working conditions, and civil rights. After the Industrial Revolution, reformers were trying to eliminate child…

World War I had several different contributing factors leading up to its creation. There was the idea that a particular nation was better than all the others. This idea is known as Nationalism. There were also countries that wanted to expand their reach and take over other countries in order to secure cheap labor and access to resources that they would normally not have access to. This concept was known as Imperialism. Countries also wanted to show that they had a strong military present and…

repair and recover. In some cases, it would be impossible to turn back around. Once it happens the Earth would be stuck like that forever, or at least until the end of time. People like Gifford Pinchot, John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson saw this, and they decided to do something about it. “It is ours to use and conserve for ourselves and our descendants, or to destroy” (Pinchot, 1). Pinchot knew just how important it would be to conserve the environment because of how…

World War I. Why did the U.S. get involved in World War I? Why was it a controversial war in America? Explain Wilson 's goals after the war. How successful was he? The United States entered World War I on April 6, 1917. The United States maintained the status of neutrality, and President Woodrow Wilson attempted to be an intermediary between the warring parties. The countries of the Entente conducted mass purchases of the American raw materials for military industry, food and weapons, thus…