U.S History

This man became president as a result of the Compromise of 1877, ending Reconstruction. Who was he?

Rutherford B. Hayes

Which sets of law in primarily southern states enforced racial discrimination

Jim Crow Laws

What did the Supreme Court rule in the case of Plesst v Ferguson

Separate but equal racial segregation was constitutional

How did political cartoons often portray Robbers Barons

as greedy, powerful, monopoliistic buinessmen exploiting workers and the economy

Where was the West Coast alternative to New York’s immigrant screening center, Ellis Island

Angel Island

WHy was the SHerman Anti-Trust Act important

it was the first federal law to regulate monopolies and promote competition

Who led the Pullman Strike and was later arrested

Eugene V. Debs

William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer increased newspaper circulation by publishing sensational stories. What term best describes this type of journalism?

Yellow journalism

What was the violent labor dispute that occurred in Pennsylvania in 1892?

1. The Homestead Strike

What year did construction on the Panama Canal start

1904

What party did Teddy Roosevelt run on in 1912

Progressive Party (aka Bull Moose Party)

What organization campaigned against womens sufferage

The National Association Opposed to Woman Sufferage

What is the correct amount spent on constrcution of the Panama Canal

about $375 million

Who was William McKinleys assassin

Leon Czolgosz

Which event contributed to the outbreak of the Spanisg American War

The explosion of the USS Maine

A larger country occupying and controlling a smaller country both polically and economically is known as what

Imperialism

This Filipino idependence leader fought against bith the spanish and the americans. Who was he?

Emilio Aguinaldo

what became one of the most important issues in the 1900 election

Imperialism US form policy

What was the most important land victory experienced by Americans during the Spanish-American War

The Battle of San Juan Hill

Who was the leader of the rough riders battalion

Theodore Roosevelt

This muckraker was famous for the photo “How the Other Half Lives”, which exposed inner-city poverty. Who was it

Jacob Riis

What was the main export of Hawaii

sugar

What was the only amendment to be repealed

18th amendment

Which territories were acquired as a result of winning the Spanish-American War

Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philipines

How did Queen Likiuokalanis goals conflict with American imperialists goals

She wanted to restore Hawaiian control and reduce foreign influence

What year was the contruction of the Panama Canal completed

1914 (10 yrs to build)

Which of the following best describes Germany position for much of World War I

Fighting a two-front war

What was the Zimmermann telegram

German message urging mexico to ally against the U.S - Germany promised the states lost from america

The partnership formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in the early 1900s was called

The Triple Alliance

What series of events led to WWl

Assassination of Archduke Ferinad —> Allianc chain reaction —-> War

France, Russia, and Great Britain made up what alliance?

The Triple Entente

On which two fronts did Germany fight during World War I

Eastern front (russia) and Western Front (France/Belguim)

What as immediate result of trenceh warfare

stalemate with high casualtiese

How did the Zimmermann Telegram affect American neutrality

It turned american public opinion againts germany toward war

Which act required all men over the age of 18 to serve in the military if called to service?

Selective Service Act (1917)

1. What term describes a policy of glorifying the armed forces and keeping an army prepared for war?

Militarism

What was a trench intended to accomplish on the battle lines between France and Germany during World War I?

Provide protection from enemy fire

1. Which force best describes the motive behind Gavrilo Princip’s assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie?

Nationalism

The entry of the United States into World War I did what?

1. Boosted Allied morale and helped shift the war in the Allies favor
   

The Murder of Archduke Franz Ferinand of Austria led to the outbreak of World War I

True

Russia joined World war I because of a pervious agreement to protect Serbia

True

Austria-Hungarys ultimatum presented to Serbia was the Spark that ignited the Great War

False

Teddy Roosevelt was the youngest president ever elected into office

false

The Treay of Versailies offically ended the Great War

True

Kaiser Wihelm II was the leader of Germany prior to the start of the great war

true

Czar Nicholas II was the leader of Austria-Hungary and was a cousin of Kaiser Wilhelm

False

Define the Progressive movement and explain what years it spanned

was when people tried to fix problems in America. It lasted from the 1890s to the 1920s.

sufferage

the right to vote in political election

 what Jim Crow laws were and what they enforced.

state and local laws in the South that enforced racial segregation. They separated Black and white Americans in public places, schools, transportation, and more

What was the NAACP and who was an important founder?

Civil Rights Organization to fight for eqaul rights of colored people and was founded by W.E.B Du Bois

Who was Susan B. Anthony and why was she arrested in 1872?

a leader for women’s voting rights. She was arrested in 1872 for voting when women weren’t allowed to.

Define the Great Migration and explain why it happened.

Was the movement of millions of Afircan Americans from the South to Northern Midwestern for jobs and to escape the jim crow south. 

Define yellow journalism.

Sensationalized and Exaggerated newspaper use to push for cenrtian causes 

 Explain how Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s movement differed in method from NAWSA.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s movement focused on changing laws and the Constitution right away, while NAWSA worked more slowly, trying to win voting rights state by state.

Define protectorate

A state or country is protected and gets occupied  by a stronger one 

Define imperialism.

When a larger country occupies a smaller country

Explain what the Selective Service Act did.

created a system for the U.S. government to draft men into the military during World War I.

Define trench warfare and describe how it worked.

was when soldiers fought from long ditches called trenches. They stayed in the trenches for protection

 Define nationalism.

is a strong pride and loyalty to your country.

What were the Fourteen Points and what was their purpose?

a plan made by President Woodrow Wilson for peace after World War I. Their purpose was to stop future wars and help countries get along.

What was the Spanish Flu and when did it occur relative to WWI?

Occured in 1918-1919 and was a deadly global pandemic right after world war I 

What was the Scopes Trial and what law was involved?

court case in 1925 where a teacher, John Scopes, was put on trial for teaching evolution in school. The law involved was a Tennessee law that banned teaching evolution.

Who was Jack Dempsey and why was he significant?

A famous boxing champion during the 1920s

Who was Langston Hughes and what movement was he connected to?

African american poet and writer duing the renaissance

Who was “Lucky” Luciano and what did he do to the American Mafia?

Was a powerful mobster and reorganized american mafia 

Who was Calvin Coolidge and why did he become president?

30th President of the United States. He became president in 1923 after President Warren G. Harding died while in office.

Define laissez faire.

policy where the government does not interfere in business or the economy.

 Who were Sacco and Vanzetti and why is their case historically significant?

Sacco and Vanzetti were Italian immigrant anarchists who were charged with homicide and robbery. case is historically significant because many people believed they were unfairly convicted due to their political beliefs and immigrant status

Define the Red Scare.

period of fear of communism in the United States.

Define Prohibition.

Banning alcohol from the 18th amendemt

What were the Palmer Raids and who approved them?

Raiding house of expected communist. They were approved by Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer during the first Red Scare.