I can give examples of legislation passed during Wilson's presidency
I can define the MAIN causes of WWI and describe how the war started
I can list the events that brought the United States into WWI
Daily Question:
"If they dare to come out in the open field and defend the gold standard as a good thing, we shall fight them to the uttermost, having behind us the producing masses of the nation and the world. Having behind us the commercial interests and the laboring interests and all the toiling masses, we shall answer their demands for a gold standard by saying to them, you shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns. You shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold."
Which of the following LEAST represents the argument over bimetallism as expressed in Jenning's speech?
A. Laborers and farmers tended to support an inflationary money policy through the silver standard.
B. Industrialist favored the silver standard because it allowed them to grow their businesses by putting more money in their pockets.
C. The use of the gold standard was supported by Republicans and industrialists because it allowed them to control financial policies.
D. The use of the silver standard was widely accepted in the southern and western portions of the United States because of its agricultural industry.
Agenda
Daily Question
Intro to WWI Lecture with guided notes
WWI firsts: http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history/videos/wwi-firsts
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