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US Hist Ch 10-11
People
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| William Seward | Secretary of State who was ridiculed for the purchase of the Alaskan territory, which proved to be a great investment because the land was rich in mineral resources |
| Teddy Roosevelt | “Speak softly and always carry a big stick”, meaning he believed it was critical to have a strong military to back up diplomatic talks. Responsible for the construction of the Panama Canal and the Roosevelt Corollary which stated the US would act t |
| Woodrow Wilson | Elected to the presidency in 1916 with the slogan, “He kept us out of war”. |
| Herbert Hoover | Head of the Food Administration |
| John J. Pershing | Leader of the American Expeditionary Force |
| 37. Franz Ferdinand | The Archduke and heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire who was assassinated by Serbian nationalist Gabrilo Princip . This assassination was the spark which set off WW I. |