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History Final stuff lol

What did congress do to prepare the economy for ww1? What was the impact on the economy of these agencies?

Congress passed higher taxes and used liberty bonds. These agencies had to pay more taxes.

What events motivated the U.S. to join ww1?

Germany’s use of submarine warfare caused the U.S.A. to join ww1.

How did new industries (radio, airline, automobile, advertising) change the lives of Americans in the 1920’s?

Many Americans were more informed & could get more places in a timely manner. Advertising allowed Americans to buy more.

Why did nativism strengthen during the 1920’s, and how did the government deal with the tensions? (rise of KKK, immigration, national origin act, emergency quota act)

Nativism strengthened because of the war. Many immigrants came to the U.S. and natives didn’t like it.

What were some effects that resulted in the passage of the 18th amendment and it’s repeal?

Many men were out drinking late and abusing their wives at home so the U.S. passed the 18th amendment.

What did the Harlem Renaissance reveal about African American culture in the 1920’s?

The Harlem Renaissance revealed a strong sense of pride, defiance, and confidence.

Name the cause and effects of the First Great Migration of African Americans

The cause of the Great Migration and African Americans was that there was a greater black population

What impacts did the dust bowl have on the great depression?

The dust bowl ruined the land used for farming and really put the great depression in a bad place

List and explain the major causes of the great depression

The stock market crash, consumer demand, money having no value, bank failures.

What were some of the steps taken by president Hoover to ease the economic impacts of the great depression

President Hoover signed the Economy Relief construction act. He also persuaded congress to establish federal home loan banks

How did the great depression impact people in the long term

The GD left many hungry, poor, and jobless. Money was so useless it was put to use for other things.

How did president Roosevelt seek to solve the GD? What did he address first

Roosevelt introduced the New Deal to solve the GD. The New Deal dealt with the banking crisis

Roosevelt established many “Alphabet Soup” government agencies such as AAA and the CCC. What was the purpose of these two agencies?

The purpose of the AAA was to bring relief to farmers. The purpose of the CCC was to recruit men to conserve the nation’s forests, parks, and fields.

How successful was the New Deal at ending the GD

The New Deal was successful. It restored hope in the American people and put people back to work

What debate arose during the GD about government intervention?

The debate for less government intervention arose during the GD

How was the economic recover of the GD finally obtained?

The economic recovery was finally obtained by the New Deal which really helped the economy.

List and explain the causes of WW2

The treaty of Versailles, economic depression, nationalism in Germany, militarism

How did America assist warring countries in the late thirties, early forties without actively engaging in war?

The U.S. would send money and resources to help any warring nations without engaging in war.

How did the Nazis persecute Jews? What events led to the holocaust?

The Nazi’s put jews in concentration camps and passed legislation to deny jews of their rights

How was Japan, an island country, able to obtain natural resources to sustain itself?

Japan was able to borrow from its allies to sustain itself

What were the “four freedoms” and why did Roosevelt establish them?

The four freedoms were freedom of speech, religion, want and fear. He established them to provide a rationale for why the U.S. should abandon its isolationist policies.

WW2 involved all ethnicities of Americans. What contributions did various groups make to the war effort?

Many African Americans and other ethnic groups signed up for WW2.

In addition to Germany, what else were African Americans fighting against

African Americans were also fighting racism in the U.S. army.

What was involved in the secret program that ended ww2 once and for all?

The U.S. and Germany were involved in a secret program

How did the end of WW2 contribute to the onset of the Cold War?

Since Germany was no longer a world power, the U.S. and USSR became the leading world powers. The ideological and political rivalry between the U.S. and USSR gave way to the start of the CW

What term did Churchill use when referring to the rise of Communist governments in Eastern Europe

Churchill used the term “the iron curtain” when referring to the rise of the communist government.

What policy did the U.S. adopt as a result of the Long Telegram and George Kennen’s observations of Soviet Union?

The U.S. would adopt the “containment” policy

What was the Trumans Doctrine, and why was it instituted?

The Truman Doctrine established that the U.S. would provide political, military, and economic assistance to any nation threatened by communism

What was the Marshall Plan? What was its purpose?

The Marshall Plan offered money from the U.S. to European countries to stop the spread of communism

Who was Senator Joseph McCarthy? What claims did he make?

Senator Joseph McCarthy claimed to have a list of communists employed in the U.S. government. he would accuse people of being communist.

When Eisenhower wanted to prevent developing countries from becoming Communists or Soviet sympathizers, what tactic did he use?

Eisenhower would create the CIA to prevent developing nations from falling to communisms

What was the main reason for the homeownership boo after ww2

The main reason was that houses had easily affordable mortgages for returning servicemen

Medical advancements during the 1950’s made great strides, especially in which two areas?

Prevention and cure of disease were medical advancements made in the 1950’s

What proportion of Americans lived below the poverty line during the 1950’s?

The population of Americans living below the poverty line was 30%

The U.S. government attempted to force the native Americans into “mainstream society” through which policy?

The “Indian Removal Act” attempted to move Native Americans into “mainstream society".”

Which legislative priorities was Truman unable to pass during his presidency?

He was unable to pass the equality rights during his presidency

the 1960’s presidential campaign included the first what?

The 1960’s presidential campaign included the first democrat elected president

What promises did Kennedy have to make Khrushchev to defuse the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Kennedy promised a pledge from the U.S. not to invade Cuba if the Soviets dismantled their weapon sites

Who was Lee Harvey Oswald?

Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963

What was the “space race”

The space race was a race to get to space first between the U.S. and the USSR. The Soviets won

What was the Gulf of Tonkin resolution and how did it impact the president?

The Gulf of Tonkin resolution authorized President Johnson to take any measures to retaliate and promote the maintainance of international peace and security in southeast Asia

What herbicide was used to prevent the Vietcong’s ability to hide in forests?

Agent orange

What was pres. Johnsons fear about launching a full-scale invasion into north vietnam

Pres. Johnson’s fear was that China would get involved if a full-scale invasion of Vietnam occurred

How did the Buddhist monks begin to protest discrimination under the diem regime in South Vietnam

Buddhist monks would commit self-immolation to protest diems regime

Describe the Vietcong guerilla tactics

ambush, terrorism, sabotage

How were veterans received after they returned from Vietnam

Veterans were perceived as dangerous, violent symbols of an increasingly, futile and terrible war

What kind of impact did the war have on presidential powers?

it made other presidential powers look weak since they had lost to north Vietnam

How did MLK believe segregation would end? What were his tactics?

MLK believed segregation would end by peaceful protest. He used his powerful speaking skills to empower citizens of the U.S. to fight against segregation

Who did governor pf Arkansas use to prevent African American students from integrating into a public school

The governor of Arkansas used national guards to stop nine students from entering a public school

Why did Dr. King select Selma, AL as a protest site?

MLK choose Selma as it was the most racist region in the nation and also where a civil rights activist was murdered

Who was James Meredith

He was an American civil rights activist and was the first black student at the University of Mississippi

What was the reason the Kennedy Administrations acted slowly on civil rights initially?

Kennedy didn’t want to loose the support of the Southern Democrats which is why he acted slowly on civil rights.

What did the arrest of Rosa Parks prompt citizens of Montgomery to do

They started a bus boycott

What civil rights act led to more economic advancement for African Americans

The Economic Opportunity Act

What attack prompted president Johnson to escalate the war in Vietnam

The Attack of U.S. ships in the Gulf of Tonkin prompted the president to escalate the war in Vietnam