President of the United States during the war with Spain Newspaper publisher whose paper practiced Yellow Journalism Spanish- American War Key Players Causes Results His book detailed the important relationship between a strong navy and successful world commerce. Newspaper publisher whose paper practiced Yellow Journalism Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Leader of the Rough Riders, later becomes President
Some connections from Spanish American War to World War I 1. America uses African Americans in war 2. With the expansion of land comes the expansion of power (hard to remain isolated from foreign countries when you are moving in after you conquered their land 3.Influence through newspapers/posters/speeches will be very powerful when persuading Americans to join any cause in the future 4. Both known and unknown alliances will play a key factor when making decisions of foreign policy (political and economic choices) 5. Enter a conflict on behalf of another country or that doesn t directly involve us WWI, Korean War, Vietnam War, & Persian Gulf War
President of the United States during 1st global fought war This man was a member of the Socialist Party and did not agree with the drafting of men for service. He will challenge the limits of the 1 st Amendment World War I Key Players Causes Results This West Point graduate will lead his American Expeditionary Force in the Battle of Argonne Forest The Treaty of Versailles will punish this country and blame them for the Great war A devoted Bible reader and conscientious objector to World War I will become one of the most decorated officers of the war
Some connections from World War I to World War II 1. African Americans both will fight in this war and will still be denied equality at home. But will have increased opportunities for work in northern factories Great Migration. 2. Big ideas presented by Wilson but not followed through by America shows potential weakness in post World War I problems. Rejection of League of Nations - the US NEVER joins 3. Extreme/harsh punishment of Germany sets the stage for a leader to retaliate by trying to unify their country by breaking the Treaty of Versailles. 4. A group of international leaders will struggle leaving opportunities for aggressive leaders to cause international conflict.
This group of political figures believe in a government that one person has total control American President responsible for leading us through the Great Depression and into World War II World War II Key Players Causes Results These two minority groups were great contributors to the success in both the European and Pacific theatres George Patton, Dwight Eisenhower, Omar Bradley, Chester Nimitz, Douglas MacArthur and George Marshall were all President responsible for taking World War II to a whole new level by using the atomic bomb against Japan
Some connections from World War II to Cold War 1. African American men are able to fight (segregated)for American forces in the victory (leading to issues of equality domestically)tuskegee Airmen. Lead to desegregation of troops and pave the way for Modern Civil Rights movement 2.Navajo Code talkers are also used expanding the diversity within the American military. 3. With the failure of previous international organizations there is a need for a stronger/firmer organization to keep world peace. Different political views and economic procedures will escalate tensions in countries. 4. Recognizing free states/countries and supplying aid to foreign countries fighting against communism will continually draw American into fighting abroad. 5. Both known and unknown alliances will play a key factor when making decisions of foreign policy (political and economic choices) 6. Mistrust between Truman & Stalin at end of WWII and the division of Germany at the Yalta Conference will set the stage for escalating tensions during the Cold War
Secretary of State whose plan offered economic aid to Europe. General who led U.N. troops in Korea until he was fired by Truman. Korean War Key Players Causes Results Candidate for President who promised to visit Korean and end the War. President who offered aid to any free people resisting Communism, such as Greece and Turkey. Communist dictator of the Soviet Union during the Korea War until his death in 1953.
Some connections from Cold War to Korean War(conflict) 1. African American men are able to fight for the first time as an integrated unit as a result of Executive Order 9981. 2. International promises and economic alliances will allow for America to invade and support South Korea in its effort to fight off Communism. 3. Our economic investment in both the Middle East and Pacific will force U.N./NATO involvement in these countries. - US will enter Persian Gulf War for economic reasons and President Clinton will use the UN to send troops to Balkan Crisis
Attorney for the NAACP, later became the first African American on the Supreme Court A pastor from Montgomery that is responsible boycotts and peaceful sit ins on the challenge against the 14 th Amendment Civil Rights Movement Key Players Causes Results The major court decision that overturned Plessy v Ferguson and a key turning point in the Civil Rights Movement This group of 9 students were allowed to attend a school in Little Rock. The governor of Arkansas will challenge to maintain the idea of status quo his name was President Kennedy will support efforts of Civil Rights and he will be replaced by this man after he was shot in Dallas, TX and will push through the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Some connections for Civil Rights 1. Media coverage of some nonviolent protests that were met with violence and harsh treatment outraged Americans and put pressure on the government to pass legislation. 2. Other groups will use the African American movement as a model in their own struggle for equality Bus Boycott Grape Boycott, Marches Walk-outs, SCLC/SNCC NOW, Black Panthers - AIM 2. Areas of extreme resistance to integration will force a nation to make some changes within to strengthen the idea of democracy outside America. 3. Liberties and changes to legislation will force America to recognize more than just the African-American community and male gender. 4. With extreme change can come extreme resistance. A very shaken and divided country will have to try and unite under one flag as we continue to fight overseas for our democratic safety.
President whose Domino Theory led to American military involvement in Vietnam. Texan who saved eight men though critically wounded; received Medal of Honor, 1981. Leader of Communist North Vietnam Vietnam Key Players Causes Results. President whose massive ESCALATION of the war led to protest at home. President whose Vietnamization eventually brought and end to American involvement. President influenced by the Domino Theory; sent aid and advisor to Vietnam.
Some connections for Vietnam and future Cold War involvement 1. As the draft continued through the Vietnam War America saw no ethnic discrimination in the military. All races fought beside each other to return home to a divided nation. 2. As a nation we listen to the outcry of young men being forced into a draft and not given the right to vote. As a result the 26 th Amendment was added. 3. Violence of the war led to civil unrest at home some of which turned violent or deadly. 4. The poor treatment of Veterans because Americans disagreed with the war has been a lesson for today s war on terror you can disagree with the war and still support American soldiers.