Americans had been concerned about the Open Door policy toward China and the possession of the Philippine Islands. ... The U-Boat threat was also an issue because American ships went down as a result of it. ... Wilson's decision was ultimately changed when Germany began its plan for U-boats to sink on sight all ships. ...
In response, Roosevelt ordered the Navy to shoot back at the German boats and submarines. ... The war led to prosperity as more industries came up, employment opportunities rose, and most importantly, the gates to higher learning were opened....
Woodrow Wilson, who served two terms in office, was a great democratic leader in many areas. The accomplishments of his two terms are often overshadowed by his accomplishments of World War one. Wilson was a very good leader despite his poor health that he had to deal with since early childhood. ...
Hay's idea became known as "The Open Door Policy". ... After the chaos of the boxer rebellion Hay called for an expanded "Open Door Policy," for all parts of China. ... One year later, German U-boats sank the Sussex and American citizens were outraged, this was the last straw. ...
1) While the Federalist and Republican parties were feuding and struggling for control of the growing country of America in 1800, the balance of power was beginning to tip. The two leading candidates for control were Federalist John Adams, who was at the time of the election of 1800 the president...
The Warrior On October 27, 1858, in New York, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt gave birth to Theodore Roosevelt, her second child and first son. He was named after his father, Theodore Sr., and was sometimes called Thee or Teedie by his mother. He was a seventh generation Roosevelt. As a child and throughout his lifetime, Theodore suffered from severe asthma, becoming so bad that they would nearly suffocate him. His father, who refused to have a sickly child, would constantly carry him around, hoping that Theodore's lungs would become stronger. ...
The Warrior On October 27, 1858, in New York, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt gave birth to Theodore Roosevelt, her second child and first son. He was named after his father, Theodore Sr., and was sometimes called Thee or Teedie by his mother. He was a seventh generation Roosevelt. As a child and throughout his lifetime, Theodore suffered from severe asthma, becoming so bad that they would nearly suffocate him. His father, who refused to have a sickly child, would constantly carry him around, hoping that Theodore's lungs would become stronger. ...
