Extract the Facts, Jack! SSUSH14 SSUSH14 The student will explain Americas evolving relationship with the world at the turn of the twentieth century. a. Explain the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and anti-Asian immigration sentiment on the west coast. b. Describe the Spanish-American War, the war in the Philippines, and the debate over American expansionism. c. Explain U.S. involvement in Latin America, as reflected by the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine and the creation of the Panama Canal. **SSUSH 14a The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 is an example of **SSUSH 14a The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 is an example of A. labor unions embracing immigrant workers B. discrimination against immigrants in the later half of the 19 th century C. increases in immigration quotas at the federal level D. legislation at the national level to address unfair labor practices The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 is an example of discrimination against immigrants in the later half of the 19th century. SSUSH14 The student will explain Americas evolving relationship with the world at the turn of the twentieth century. a. Explain the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and anti-Asian immigration sentiment on the west coast. b. Describe the Spanish-American War, the war in the Philippines, and the debate over American expansionism. c. Explain U.S. involvement in Latin America, as reflected by the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine and the creation of the Panama Canal. **SSUSH 14a What was a major reason for Congress passing the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882? **SSUSH 14a What was a major reason for Congress passing the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882? A. fierce job competition in the west caused by a surplus of low-paid Chinese labor B. sour diplomatic relations between the United States and China at the time C. constant rioting in Chinese neighborhoods due to poor living conditions D. the discovery of vast gold deposits on Chinese-owned lands in the southwest Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 mainly because of fierce job competition in the West caused by a surplus of low-paid Chinese labor. SSUSH14 The student will explain Americas evolving relationship with the world at the turn of the twentieth century. a. Explain the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and anti-Asian immigration sentiment on the west coast. b. Describe the Spanish-American War, the war in the Philippines, and the debate over American expansionism. c. Explain U.S. involvement in Latin America, as reflected by the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine and the creation of the Panama Canal. **SSUSH 14b Which event sparked the Spanish-American War? **SSUSH 14b Which event sparked the Spanish-American War? A. the sinking of the USS Maine B. Roosevelts Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine C. the building of the Panama Canal D. the Platt Amendment The sinking of the USS Maine sparked the Spanish-American War. SSUSH14 The student will explain Americas evolving relationship with the world at the turn of the twentieth century. a. Explain the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and anti-Asian immigration sentiment on the west coast. b. Describe the Spanish-American War, the war in the Philippines, and the debate over American expansionism. c. Explain U.S. involvement in Latin America, as reflected by the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine and the creation of the Panama Canal. **SSUSH 14b At the end of the nineteenth century, America fought a war in the Philippines in order to **SSUSH 14b At the end of the nineteenth century, America fought a war in the Philippines in order to A. resolve the Spanish-American War, as many Spanish soldiers were there. B. set up a democracy there by overthrowing the Japanese military presence. C. put down an independence movement there and initiate an overseas empire. D. open up trade routes to Asia but not establish a long-lasting presence there. At the end of the nineteenth century, America fought a war in the Philippines in order to put down an independence movement there and initiate an overseas empire. SSUSH14 The student will explain Americas evolving relationship with the world at the turn of the twentieth century. a. Explain the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and anti-Asian immigration sentiment on the west coast. b. Describe the Spanish-American War, the war in the Philippines, and the debate over American expansionism. c. Explain U.S. involvement in Latin America, as reflected by the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine and the creation of the Panama Canal. SSUSH 14c President Theodore Roosevelt used the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine to SSUSH 14c President Theodore Roosevelt used the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine to A. allow other countries to form independent governments B. justify U.S. intervention in Latin America C. create a spirit of cooperation between the countries of the Western Hemisphere D. establish the principle of self-reliance for Central America President Theodore Roosevelt used the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine to justify U.S. intervention in Latin America.