Increased public works programs, welfare, Social Security

Why did the U.S. enter World War II?

The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor

What was the Manhatten Project?

The development of the Atomic Bomb

What is the New Deal?

A series of programs, public work, financial reforms and regulations

Progressive Era: What was the purpose of a muckraker?

Dig up dirt and show people the corruption

What was the main objective of the Progressive Era?

eliminating corruption in the government

Canal that allows faster travel

'20s & '30s black arts movement included folks like Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes and more

Harlem Renaissance; Harlem New York

The domination by one country of another country or region.

As a result of the listed Progressive Era reforms —

citizens became more involved in the election process

Make shift towns built and occupied by homeless people.

The 1920s were known as the 'roaring 20s' because

of the exuberant, freewheeling popular culture of the decade

In the peace talks that ended World War I, Germany __________.

was forced to accept terms dictated by the victors

What event ``sparked`` World War 1 ?

the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand ( leader of Austria-Hungary)

The United States saw the need to build the Panama Canal because

the US navy could then move more quickly between oceans

How were women's lives changed by World War II?

Women gained new job opportunities

What territory did the US gain after the Spanish American war?

Guam, Puerto Rico and the Phillipiens

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1
The image below immortalizes which important World War II battle?
D-Day
Okinawa
Iwo Jima
Pearl Harbor
2
The New Deal
Increased public works programs, welfare, Social Security
The start of social revolution in the U.S.
Made a financial plan with banks to support the U.S. economy
Act to increase unemployment and force people to get jobs
3
Which of the following was considered a major influence of the Progressive Era?
The Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
Call of the Wild by Jack London
Huckleberry Fin by Mark Twain
4
When did the Progressive Era take place?
1765 – 1783
1890-1920
1860-1869
1890s-1930s
5
Why did the U.S. enter World War II?
The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor
Rising tensions with Russia
The Germans had tried to convince Mexico to attack the U.S.
A German missile sub fired on a U.S. aircraft carrier
6
What were the "3 Rs" of the New Deal?
Right, Real, Rigor
Really, Really, Riled
Reckless, Reduction, Remediation
Relief, Recovery, Reform
7
What was the Manhatten Project?
The plot to assassinate Hitler
The development of the Atomic Bomb
The plot to attack Pearl Harbor
The solution to eliminating the Jewish people from Europe
8
The direct cause of World War 1 was the assassination of:
Nathan Enns
Bernardo Schaeffer
Archduke Ferdinand
Abelard Baldhart
9
Americans, due to the Depression, the losses in World War I, and war debt supported this.
Fascism
Internationalism
Isolationism
Militarism
10
What is the New Deal?
A series of programs, public work, financial reforms and regulations
89% paycheck upgrade
The newest deal at your favorite store
50% paycheck upgrade
11
Progressive Era: What was the purpose of a muckraker?
Third Shift workers at the factory
Dig up dirt and show people the corruption
Maintain the stables for the White House
To expose how poor people deserved to be poor
12
How did World War II began?
The Allies began a massive invasion of Europe
British and American forces had defeated the Italians
When Germany declared war in the U.S.
when Germany invaded Poland
13
How did we get the rights to build the Panama Canal
By Assisting Panamanian Rebels
By Asking politely
By Bamboozlin' the heck out of 'em
By Conquering the country of Panama
14
World War I was originally referred to as...
The Great War
The Civil War
The War of 1914
All of these
15
What era came before the Progressive Era?
The Roaring Twenties
The Gilded Age
World War I
World War I
16
What was the main objective of the Progressive Era?
To inform the people of what was going on in the government
To give people basic rights
eliminating corruption in the government
there was no goal at all
17
The Russian Revolution began during World War I.
True
False
18
Which of the following best describes the military strategy during World War I?
trench warfare
dog fighting
strategic air strikes
guerilla warfare
19
What did the US hope to achieve through expansionism?
exploration of unknown lands
new markets for US goods
improved foreign relations
increased US immigration
20
What group did not benefit from the booming economy of the 20s?
bankers
farmers
bootleggers
businessmen
21
Panama canal
Canal that leads to South African from america
Canal that allows access to the Indian ocean
Canal through the middle of America
Canal that allows faster travel
22
why did the Great Depression occur?
There were high taxes which caused prices of goods to go up
people were too lazy to go to work anymore
WW2 destroyed the economy
The stock market crashed
23
How did the Great Depression end?
They found a way to make more money.
The advent of World War 2.
People went to other countries and took their money.
The end of World War 1.
24
When did World War 1 end?
November 11, 1915
November 11, 1918
July 17, 1918
August 16, 1917
25
Who did the Great Depression affect?
Immigrants
Wealthy Americans
All Americans
Poor Americans
26
Who was the president during World War I
Barack Obama
Woodrow Wilson
Bill Clinton
George Washington
27
Who signed the New Deal
Herbert Hoover
Harry Truman
Franklin Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
28
'20s & '30s black arts movement included folks like Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes and more
Harlem shake
Harlem New Age
Harlem Globe Trotters
Harlem Renaissance; Harlem New York
29
When did the great depression begin?
2016
1945
1894
1929
30
Which of the following was NOT a goal of U.S. expansionism after the Spanish-American War?
Mexico
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Guam
31
Which President did NOT serve during the Progressive Era?
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William Taft
32
What is Imperialism?
Trading.
Indirect rule using local rulers.
1800's when the Europeans began an aggressive expansion.
The domination by one country of another country or region.
33
Imperialism is motivated by
A Belief in Cultural Superiority
All of the above
Economic Motives (raw materials and markets)
Assertion of Military Power
34
What occurred because of the booming economy of the Roaring 20s?
inflation
overspeculation
WWII
bank runs
35
As a result of the listed Progressive Era reforms —
political bosses gained greater control over local elections
big business came under additional government regulation
citizens became more involved in the election process
corporate leaders began campaigning for elected office
36
What countries surrendered in World War 1 ?
Spain
Colombia
The Allied Powers
The Central Powers
37
What was the great depression
A world crisis
A world pandemic
A earthquake in new york
A sad time
38
These are nations that fought during World War II, and were led by Germany.
Allied Powers
East Asian Powers
Central Powers
Axis Powers
39
Hoovervilles were?
President Hoover lived there and not the White House
A house that president Hoover built.
Make shift towns built and occupied by homeless people.
Government housing during the depression.
40
The 1920s were known as the 'roaring 20s' because
of the increase of job opportunities.
of the increase in marketing products.
The band 'Lions' was popular.
of the exuberant, freewheeling popular culture of the decade
41
Spanish-American War, U.S. Expansionism, assassinated in 1901
William Howard Taft
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
42
The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the
Monroe Doctrine
Teller Amendment
Bill of Rights
US Constitution
43
What characterized the Roaring 20s?
Flappers
Automobiles
All of the Above
Prohibition
44
In the peace talks that ended World War I, Germany __________.
was forced to accept terms dictated by the victors
negotiated a few minor concessions.
retained the right to station troops west of the Rhine River
negotiated several major concessions.
45
What was the Progressive Era?
An Age of Discovery
An Age of Reform
An Age of Cheap Car Insurance
An Age of Reunion
46
The President during the Progressive Era
William McKinley
Donald Trump
Grover Cleveland
Teddy Rosevelt
47
What event ``sparked`` World War 1 ?
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand ( leader of Austria-Hungary)
the need for oil in everyone`s country
none of the above
the rise of a health care problem
48
The United States saw the need to build the Panama Canal because
Spanish opposition to the canal had ended
the US navy could then move more quickly between oceans
new colonies had been acquired in Africa
US railroads could not transport enough manufactured goods
49
How were women's lives changed by World War II?
Women earned pay equal to men
Women were granted full United States citizenship
Women finally gained the right to vote
Women gained new job opportunities
50
What territory did the US gain after the Spanish American war?
Cuba and China
Guam and Cuba
Hawaii and Cuba
Guam, Puerto Rico and the Phillipiens

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