How did the use of the tank make a difference in World War I?

helped break the stalemate of trench warfare

Initiative, Referendum, and Recall--ideas created during the Progressive Era (for the people)

increased citizens' participation in the democratic process

Progressive ERA is for the people. How did we make the political process more democratic?

direct election of senators from the people

A massive increase in urbanization led to ---

overcrowded, congested and polluted conditions

Importance/struggle behind the Scopes Trial (What was the thought process of both groups?)

tension between traditional and modern views

Characterizations of the Roaring Twenties

installment plans, Prohibition, and flappers

How did political machines MANIPULATE system and gain power? (Hint: help those who need it!)

provide assistance to immigrants and the poor

What was the overall effect of our victory in the Spanish-American War?

showed the world that U.S. will enforce international law

Battle of Argonne Forest led to --

German agreement to an armistice

What was a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act? Remember: Anti means against; Trust = business

government could dissolve business monopolies

Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act: they wanted to raise a high tariff to make money. Did it work?

No, it led to a decrease in U.S. international trade.

What was a characteristic of the early 1920s economy? Think about things being GREAT!

all-time high production of consumer goods

Upton Sinclair "The Jungle"

required laws to regulate inspection of food

Overall effect of the Spanish-American War and World War I on the U.S. economy

increased industrial and agricultural output

FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)

federal government's assurance on individual bank deposits

What am I? 1. Use my own $$$ to create a business. 2. Use my own $$$ to donate to others.

entrepreneur and philanthropist

created justification for segregation laws

Theodore Roosevelt's thoughts on the military

Important for the security of America

promoted vocational training for African Americans

Why was the Great Migration important? Think: who was affected the most by this movement.

better economic opportunities in industrialized cities

Reasoning behind the U.S. NOT joining the League of Nations and signing Treaty of Versailles

would involve the U.S. in other issues

The Union for Women Suffrage and the National Woman's Party contributed directly to --

ratification of the 19th amendment

Why did the practices of the Gilded Age need to change? Remember, it was a time of corruption.

growth of political machines & corruption in "spoils system"

What led to the crash of the stock market?

Buying stocks with a down payment

1930s-pick a statement that is the defining characteristic of the time period

extended period of economic depression

Result of the Homestead Act

rush to grab free land in Great Plains

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Order of Spanish American War: 1. USS Maine 2. Cuba Free 3. Rough Riders 4. Guam/Puerto Rico
4, 2, 3, 1
1, 2, 3, 4
4, 3, 2, 1
1, 3, 2, 4
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How did the use of the tank make a difference in World War I?
helped break the stalemate of trench warfare
did away with the use of land mines
allowed the movement of troops
allowed soldiers to travel further distances
3
Initiative, Referendum, and Recall--ideas created during the Progressive Era (for the people)
created separate schools for immigrants
increased citizens' participation in the democratic process
redistribution of tax burdens among citizens
created more sources of revenue for state governments
4
Red Scare "Get Rid of the Reds" Who were they talking about?
Socialists
Native Americans
people who opposed assimilation
Communists
5
Progressive ERA is for the people. How did we make the political process more democratic?
18-yo can vote
education is mandatory
direct election of senators from the people
funds created for settlement homes
6
Red Scare was a symbol of ---
spread of communism
increasing the rights of immigrants
yellow journalism
anti-immigration
7
Marcus Garvey:__________::W.E.B Dubois:________
NAACP; UNIA
UNIA; NCAAP
USAA; NAACP
UNIA; NAACP
8
A massive increase in urbanization led to ---
philanthropists reaching out to the poor
overcrowded, congested and polluted conditions
demand to end political machines
passage of legislation to reduce immigration
9
Importance/struggle behind the Scopes Trial (What was the thought process of both groups?)
tension between traditional and modern views
clashes between ethnic groups
public education reform
changing attitudes towards women
10
Year the Great Depression began
1927
1930
1928
1929
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What would a trench save you from?
poison gas
airplanes
machine guns
tanks
12
Major characteristic of the Gilded Age (Golden Age-the rich)
movement of the arts
Big business
reform effort to address urbanization
expansion of rights for women and minorities
13
Characterizations of the Roaring Twenties
installment plans, Prohibition, and flappers
internment camps, use of atomic bombs
McCarthyism and policy of containment
bank failures, New Deal, and bread lines
14
How did political machines MANIPULATE system and gain power? (Hint: help those who need it!)
working behind the backs of other politicians
gain understanding and respect from state government
receive financial assistance from big business
provide assistance to immigrants and the poor
15
What was the overall effect of our victory in the Spanish-American War?
Confirmed the U.S.'s ability to have military superiority
U.S. power spread to Asia
U.S. won territory to build Panama Canal
showed the world that U.S. will enforce international law
16
Who was the most decorated soldier of World War I?
Alfred Mahan
John Pershing
Alvin York
Theodore Roosevelt
17
Battle of Argonne Forest led to --
French attack on Italian forces
American desire for increased air force
German agreement to an armistice
British boycott to European shipping
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What was a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act? Remember: Anti means against; Trust = business
influence of labor unions were reduced
government could dissolve business monopolies
businesses needed to pay fees to open businesses overseas
workers were provided opportunity to secure business shares
19
Harlem Renaissance was a time period of excitement for ________________.
African Americans
Native Americans
Asian Americans
Mexican Americans
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WWI-why did we go?
Franz Ferdinand assassinated
submarine warfare
Germany invaded neutral countries
help defend Britain
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Charles Lindbergh and Glenn Curtiss
Air Force pilots
Naval pilots
People in Scopes Trial
Pioneers in aviation
22
Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act: they wanted to raise a high tariff to make money. Did it work?
No, it led to a decrease in U.S. international trade.
Yes, it strengthened U.S. relationships overseas.
Yes, it helped stabilize the U.S. economy.
No, it led to a decline in U.S. employment.
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What was a characteristic of the early 1920s economy? Think about things being GREAT!
greater reliability on credit cards
increasing government regulations on goods
all-time high production of consumer goods
repeated labor uprisings because of corrupt business
24
Upton Sinclair "The Jungle"
created an agency to regulate railroads
got rid of strikes by labor unions
required laws to regulate inspection of food
banned companies from discriminatory policies
25
Why did Teddy Roosevelt move to create national parks?
big-game hunting
preservation of land for Native Americans
supported idea of using land for agricultural use
conservationism
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Overall effect of the Spanish-American War and World War I on the U.S. economy
increased industrial and agricultural output
restricted job growth
lowered wages
raised inflation
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FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
restrict federal government's ability to set interest rates
federal government's assurance on individual bank deposits
Limited government's involvement on issuing home loans
power of the government to privatize banks
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What am I? 1. Use my own $$$ to create a business. 2. Use my own $$$ to donate to others.
Populist and nativist
nativist and philanthropist
entrepreneur and nativist
entrepreneur and philanthropist
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Plessy v. Ferguson
created a way to regulate state elections
created a way of working with those suffering discrimination
created justification for segregation laws
recognized public protest as being okay
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Theodore Roosevelt's thoughts on the military
Important for the security of America
There is no need for a military.
We need to rely on the strengths of other countries.
We need to decrease the size of the military.
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Booker T. Washington
promoted vocational training for African Americans
organized voter registration drives for African Americans
supported the formation of African American labor unions
organized boycotts against business that show discrimination
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What the major contribution of the Harlem Renaissance to U.S. culture?
poetry
jazz music
antiwar literature
vaudeville stage perfomances
33
Why was the Great Migration important? Think: who was affected the most by this movement.
better soil conditions in the south
availability of land grants for homesteaders
lower cost of living in urban areas
better economic opportunities in industrialized cities
34
Reasoning behind the U.S. NOT joining the League of Nations and signing Treaty of Versailles
U.S. had to accept the communist government
would involve the U.S. in other issues
U.S. had to pay war debts and taxes
it would change the boundaries of European countries
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The Union for Women Suffrage and the National Woman's Party contributed directly to --
outlawing child labor
ratification of the 19th amendment
repeal of the 19th amendment
creation of laws to better the lives of African Americans
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Progressives wanted to end the influence of the political machines in order to --
stop corruption
increase political influence of larger cities
encourage immigrants to vote
help political parties can more influence
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Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy really served the purpose to protect--
Latin America
Hawaii's pineapple industry
China's Boxer Rebellion
European alliances
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How did big business leaders unfairly reduce competition?
investing in political machines & fighting clean politicians
pay low wages and hire unskilled workers
working with political bosses
formed trusts and monopolies
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Why did the practices of the Gilded Age need to change? Remember, it was a time of corruption.
rapid industrialization and urbanization
protests to regulate state government
growth of political machines & corruption in "spoils system"
demand for hiring practices to changes
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Acquisition of Puerto Rico and Guam; control of the Philippines; Cuban independence. When?
1914 opening of Panama Canal
1898 Spanish-American War
1919 Treaty of Versailles
1929 Stock Market crash
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What led to the crash of the stock market?
Paying cash for stocks and purchases
Selling stocks very quickly
Buying stocks with a down payment
Sharing trade information
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1930s-pick a statement that is the defining characteristic of the time period
adoption of foreign policy
extended period of economic depression
period where more power is provided to state governments
creation of a national Civil Rights movement
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Result of the Homestead Act
influx of Chinese immigrants
rush to grab free land in Great Plains
building of large urban cities in the West
creation of Native American reservations

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