Charles Wilson

FRONT The Treaty of Versailles is a document of peace terms imposed on Germany after World War I by the winning Allies. The treaty is composed of fifteen parts and was created on June 28, 1919 at the Paris Peace Conference with nearly no German participation. Some of the terms included demilitarizing the German army, so that they would be incapable to start another war. It also required them to give up their colonies and pay for the reparation of the damages and losses of the Ally countries.…

Several reform movements regarding the advancement of democratic ideals gained traction from 1825 to 1850. Activists were concerned with social and institutional issues, principal among these being temperance, abolitionism, women's rights, religion, education, and the penal system. However, this period also saw the emergence of decidedly anti-democratic nativist policies designed to oppress recently naturalized citizens. The pressure for social reform began as a response to perceived…

The Progressive Movement began in the late 19th century and continued until the 1920’s. It was a time of great social change, when people began to address their concerns about unchecked corruption in the U.S. government and problems facing society. One of the earliest signs of social change was the founding of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) by Samuel Gompers. As one of the first labor unions to pop up in the late 19th century, the AFL fought for fair wages, and eight hour work day,…

Progressive Era The early 20th century was an era of progressive reform in America. The Progressive Era was a time when people started to speak out and join ways to make their own laws. These people called themselves progressives, they worked together to improve human equality. The progressives wanted all American citizens to join their group and fight to improve social conditions. They were mainly considered journalists, writers, and even illustrators. There main focus was on reforming the…

Theodore Roosevelt was an influential president during the time of the Progressive Era. He implemented tactical strategies to deal with the coal strike, debates over railroad regulation, factory working and other reform concerns requiring government intervention. The changes during this Progressive Era would fundamentally change American public affairs and political structure in the twentieth century and modern American government. Beginning in the twentieth century, American lives would…

Representative and Senator, Robert M. La Follette Sr., a Republican representing Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional district and later the leader of Progressive party, was an excellent Congressman because he was an effective speaker, helped pass various reform laws and fought political corruption. La Folletes’s election to the Senate was a significant one, mainly because he was not influenced by ulterior economic motives. Within the first three years, La Follete helped pass laws in opposition to the…

islands. They are referred to as territories because their rights are not guaranteed by the constitution. This situation makes the United States an empire. The progressive era was perhaps the highpoint of US Imperialism. Presidents Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson, had differing policies. But they were all interested in controlling the pacific islands. While McKinley was president the Philippines was acquired as a territory. The original justification was to get rid of the spanish occupation.…

established compensation to federal civil service employees for wages lost due to jot-related injuries. This act became the precedent for “Disability Insurance” across the country and the precursor to broad-coverage health insurance. President Woodrow Wilson signed H.R. 15316 into law on September 7, 1916. However, the Commission did not exist at the time the FECA went into effect and claims accumulated for more than six months while members were selected and sworn into office. The Federal…

strengthen the American empire was to become militarily strong and to “maintain and increase it economic and political stature”. President Woodrow Wilson shared Roosevelt’s belief that the United States could become a world power through peaceful commerce and political stability. Yet, Wilson’s foreign policies differed greatly from Roosevelt’s. Wilson tried to keep America isolated and had a principle that the United States “must actively use its…

The two World Wars that the U.S. has fought in were very different. However they did have certain things in common. The war strategies that were used in WWI were very different than the ones used in WWII. Also the post war peace processes were slightly different although still trying to accomplish the same thing. The different strategies and peace processes are what make these wars so different. First is WWI strategies and Peace Processes. The major strategy used in WWI was trench warfare. This…