US History Exam Review

Flashcards about World War I, Roaring 20s, Great Depression, World War II, and the Civil Rights Movement.

What factors led to the US entry into World War I in 1917?

German unrestricted submarine warfare, the Zimmerman Telegram, and economic ties with the Allied powers.

Who were the key players involved in the Treaty of Versailles?

Woodrow Wilson (USA), Georges Clemenceau (France), David Lloyd George (Britain), and Vittorio Orlando (Italy).

What were Wilson's Fourteen Points?

Wilson's vision for a just and lasting peace, emphasizing principles like self-determination and the League of Nations.

What were France's goals regarding the Treaty of Versailles?

Sought revenge and security against future German aggression.

What was the USA's (Wilson's) stance on the Treaty of Versailles?

Advocated for a more lenient treaty based on his Fourteen Points.

What did the War Guilt Clause (Article 231) of the Treaty of Versailles state?

Germany was forced to accept sole responsibility for starting the war.

What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on political stability in Germany?

It contributed to the rise of extremist political movements that promised to overturn it.

What was the overall impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

Humiliation and resentment, economic hardship, and political instability.

Why did the internment of Japanese Americans occur during World War II?

Fueled by wartime hysteria, racism, and fear of espionage after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

What event is known as Pearl Harbor?

A surprise attack by the Japanese navy on the U.S. naval base in Hawaii.

Why is Pearl Harbor an important event in American history?

It directly led to the United States entering World War II.

What were Kamikaze pilots?

Japanese pilots who conducted suicide attacks by crashing their planes into Allied ships.

Who was Rosie the Riveter?

A cultural icon representing the American women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II.

What was the Manhattan Project?

A top-secret U.S. project to develop the atomic bomb.

What is a boycott?

A form of protest involving the refusal to purchase or use goods and services.

What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

A landmark civil rights and labor law that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

What was the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II?

The forced relocation and confinement of approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans into internment camps during World War II.

What was the Civil Rights Movement?

A broad movement in the United States that aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans and achieve equal rights under the law.

Why is the Civil Rights Movement important in American history?

It fundamentally transformed American society, leading to the dismantling of legal segregation and the expansion of rights for all citizens.

What was the focus of the SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) during the Civil Rights Movement?

Focused on direct action and grassroots organizing, including sit-ins and freedom rides.

What did the Black Panthers advocate for during the Civil Rights Movement?

Advocated for Black power and self-defense.

What were sit-ins during the Civil Rights Movement?

Nonviolent protests where activists occupied segregated lunch counters.

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 accomplish?

Outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

What are Civil Rights?

Rights guaranteed to all American citizens by law, especially equal treatment under the law.

What is Integration?

The process of ending racial segregation and bringing about equal membership in society.

What is Direct Action?

The use of strikes, demonstrations, or other public forms of protest rather than negotiation in order to achieve one's demands.