1901 Theodore Roosevelt - Big Stick Policy
"Walk softly and carry a big stick"
1912 Titanic sinks
1914-1916 US expands territories - Guam, Puerto Rico, Philippines
1914 Panama Canal completed
1917 America enters WW1 on the side of the Allies
1918 War ends, Allies win
1920 League of Nations established
This Week's Discussions:
What were the 2 "sides" of the warring countries? Central Powers/Allied PowersWhat new weapons were introduced in WW1?
What is another name for WW1?
Describe trench warfare and how it impacted war.
Homework:
1. Research the Great Depression.... make notes to share
2. Find a political cartoon from the period 1920-1333. Be prepared to share with the class and give a possible interpretation. (There are several topics during this time... Great Depression, prohibition, Roaring 20's, etc.)
2. Find a political cartoon from the period 1920-1333. Be prepared to share with the class and give a possible interpretation. (There are several topics during this time... Great Depression, prohibition, Roaring 20's, etc.)
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