Answer: d. the Spanish-American War.
Explanation:
The excerpt is part of President Roosevelt´s first State of the Union address, in 1902, when he stated firmly that the canal was a prime priority for his government. The Spanish-American War had proven that a faster water crossing between the Us´s east and west coast was very much needed.
By 1903 the United States had helped Panama become independent from Columbia, and bought a 10-mile wide piece of property in order o build the Panama Canal.
1. During World War I, many women joined the military forces. They did so mostly in non-combat roles, such as nurses and switchboard operators. However, about 13,000 women were also admitted into active duty in the U.S. Navy. The government compensated all women who joined the war effort. The women in the Navy received the same benefits and responsibilities as men, including identical pay and veteran status after the war.
2. All Americans were interested in the war effort, and this meant that most of them valued the active role that women were taking. However, this did not necessarily translated to a more egalitarian approach to their private lives, as women continued to fulfill traditional roles.
3. A lot of women felt empowered because of the role they were playing in the war. They entered the workforce in large numbers, and developed a social, independent life outside of home.
4. The participation of women in the war led to a change in traditional gender roles. Women were able to gain more freedom and appreciation. They were also able to build a life outside their home. This encouraged them to fight for equal rights, particularly when it came to suffrage.
Britain, France, Russia, Italy and the United States.
While it is important to note that the French Revolution highlighted the friction between the French bourgeoisie royalty and the aristocracy, it is not to be credited as the major cause of the revolution. The revolution was caused by the financial strain of the French government at the time. The decreasing credibility of the monarchy in terms of their management of finances and wealth induced the increasing doubt the public had for them.