APUSH: Period 7 (1890-1945)

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What mindset replaced the idea of 'survival of the fittest' during the Progressive Era?

Society is responsible for individuals and should help them.

What was Upton Sinclair known for writing?

The Jungle, which focused on the conditions of the meat industry.

What did Ida Tarbell speak out against?

The Standard Oil Trust controlled by Rockefeller.

Which photographer showed the horrors of tenement housing?

Jacob Riis.

What were the differing views of Booker T. Washington and WEB Du Bois on addressing racial inequality?

Washington advocated for compromise and 'self-help', while Du Bois argued for immediate fight against white domination.

What key legislation did Theodore Roosevelt support as a trust-buster?

The Meat Inspection Act (1906) and the Food and Drug Act (1906).

What was the Roosevelt Corollary added to?

The Monroe Doctrine.

What sparked American involvement in World War I?

The unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany and the sinking of the Lusitania.

What was the significance of the Zimmerman Telegram?

It was a message from Germany to Mexico that led to US involvement in WWI.

What did the Selective Service Act (1917) require?

All males between ages 21 to 30 to register for the draft.

What was the purpose of Liberty Bonds during WWI?

To raise funds for the war effort.

What did the Espionage Act of 1917 forbid?

False statements against the draft and military, and anti-war propaganda.

What did Wilson's Fourteen Points advocate for?

Freedom of the seas, arms reduction, open diplomacy, and the creation of the League of Nations.

What was the Red Scare after WWI?

A fear of communism following the Bolshevik Revolution.

What was the Nineteenth Amendment about?

It granted women the right to vote.

What was the impact of Prohibition (18th Amendment)?

It prohibited alcohol use and led to the rise of speakeasies and gangsters.

What were the causes of the stock market crash in October 1929?

Over-production/under-consumption, bank failures, corporate debt, and buying on margin.

What nickname was given to shanty towns during Hoover's presidency?

Hoovervilles.

What was part of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal response?

Creating the CCC, TVA, and PWA.

What did the Neutrality Acts (1935) aim to enforce?

Prohibit shipments of arms to either side in war.

What was the Pearl Harbor event?

The attack on December 7, 1941, which led to US entry into WWII.

What was the Lend Lease Act (1941)?

A program that allowed Britain and the Soviets to borrow weapons from the US.

What was one effect of WWII on the American economy?

It helped pull the US out of the Great Depression.

What was the goal of the Atlantic Charter (1941)?

To outline the alliance between the US and Great Britain.

What did the Truman presidency involve related to WWII?

The decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Who bought Alaska from Russia?

William H. Seward.

What did the Dollar Diplomacy policy involve?

Using private funds or investments to further diplomatic goals.

What did the Treaty of Paris (1898) result in?

Cuba's independence and the cession of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam to the US.

Who led the initiative for the Open Door Policy in China?

John Hay.

What was the impact of the Spanish-American War on US territories?

The US acquired territories such as the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

What major economic advantage did farmers experience during WWI?

High demand and higher prices for their products.

What is the main theme of the Harlem Renaissance?

Celebrating African American culture and diversity after the Great Migration.

What were some significant inventions during the Roaring 20s?

The radio and automobiles.

What was the role of women in the workforce during WWII?

Women took on jobs traditionally held by men, including in the military.

What caused initial panic before the stock market crash?

Black Thursday on October 24, 1929.

What did the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) aim to do?

Subsidize farming.

What significant event happened at the Tehran Conference (1943)?

Allied leaders discussed military strategy against the Axis powers.

Why did civil liberties come into conflict during WWI?

Due to the Espionage and Sedition Acts and wartime propaganda.

What was the main argument of Wilson’s Fourteen Points regarding international relations?

Promoting open diplomacy and preventing future conflicts.

What did the 21st Amendment do?

It repealed Prohibition.

What was a key outcome of the progressive reforms?

Ending abuses of power and establishing new institutions.

What was the prevailing attitude towards government during the Great Depression?

Laissez-faire policies and a reluctance to intervene.

What practices contributed to corporate debt leading to the Great Depression?

Companies lying about assets to secure loans.

What was a significant cultural trend during the Roaring 20s?

The rise of jazz music and flappers.