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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…

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.…

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…

“So help me God” was an important phrase said by George Washington. The first president of the United States was an incredible man. He was an amazing leader that had courage. George Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation, stopped the Whiskey Rebellion, and had a marvelous Farewell Address. Did he assure the rights of our people? I believe that George Washington protected the rights of our nation. The rights of citizens were protected by and important to, George Washington. The…

What impact did World War I have on Civil Liberties in the United States? While World War I was going on, it had a major impact on Civil Liberties in the United States. The government was taking people's individual rights, freedom of speech and the right to protest was inhibited as well. Those people who showed any interference with the government or refused to military recruitment with the war would be punished by being sent to jail for twenty years or were fined with at least ten thousand…

Theodore Roosevelt and His impact on the United State’s Economy The board game Monopoly and Teddy Bears are two childlike toys that go hand in hand in popularity, but in the early 1900s Teddy Roosevelt and business monopolies were put in a head to head battle that was definitely not a game. Monopolies in the early 1900s were taking advantage of workers and customers by overpricing products and overworking employees. There were many efforts put forth to end monopolies exploiting people, but…