APUSH Short Answer Questions

Here are the short answer questions that are due tomorrow.

  1. Answer a, b, c

a. Briefly explain one argument that supports the view that the Spanish-American war was caused by humanitarian concerns.

b. Briefly explain one argument that supports the view that the Spanish-American war was caused imperialistic motives.

c. Briefly explain one argument why the Spanish- American War could be considered the beginning of a new era in American foreign policy

 

  1. Answer a, b

a. Briefly explain the contributions of 2 of the following to the progressive movement:

  • Pragmatism
  • Scientific management
  • Muckrakers
  • Regulatory commissions

b. Briefly explain why the Progressives thought government needed to play a more active role in solving America’s problems.

 

  1. Answer a & b

a. Briefly explain ONE example of how the government mobilized industry or labor during WWI.

b. Briefly explain the impact of WWI on TWO of the following groups:

  • Women
  • African Americans
  • German Americans
  • Mexican Americans

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