Emergence of a World Power/Roaring 20s

secure the southern border of California

protect shipping lanes in the Great Lakes

create a defensive alliance with France

obtain control of the Panama Canal Zone

Increased geographic concentration of African Americans

Increased popularity of venues featuring African American artists

Founding of colleges for African Americans

Founding of the Socialist Party

Founding of Tuskegee University

Migration of African Americans to western states

Ratification of constitutional amendments ensuring rights for African Americans

Increased support for the prohibition of alcoholic beverages

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it provided the US with the land to build the Panama Canal

it showed the US could be he police force for the Eastern hemisphere

it demonstrated US military superiority over colonial powers

it proved the US could beat Japan

Tanks

Poison Gas

Airplanes

Land Mines

The United States had suffered economically from European sanctions.

A European nation had taken aggressive actions against the United States.

The U.S. president was obligated to fulfill election campaign promises.

Communist activities among U.S. immigrants were threatening the country.

Zimmerman telegram & unrestricted submarine warfare

Use of tanks and poison gas

Economic ties to Europe & fear of Communism

Stock Market Crash & Dust Bowl

destroying German U-boats

convincing the American public the need for the Panama Canal

scaring the Spanish Armida back to Europe

helping with the Great Migration

increase in nativist sentiments &deportation of many immigrants

growing Anti-Nativist feelings & increased immigration

less immigration from Europe & public beheadings

the building of the Panama Canal & new Pacific territories

drastic rise in crime rate & introduction of speakeasies

building of the Panama Canal and Flappers

Flappers & women wearing short skirts

increased Naval spending & new territories