U.S History

What was Wilson’s slogan for the 1916 Election?

"He kept us out of war."

Woodrow Wilson was the first President to officially support what?

The right of women to vote

Why did the Germans sink the Lusitania?

The Lusitania had over 10 tons of ammunition in its cargo; a U-boat fired on the Lusitania.

What 5 things did the Clayton Anti Trusts Act do?

September 26th, 1914, Monopolies (illegal), Strikes, Boycotts, and Labor Unions (Legal) 

In 1915/1916 was the American Public supportive of the idea of fighting in WW1?

No

What was the "formula" used by developers to create personal fortunes in early 20th-century cities?

Buying large tracts of cheap land and building a streetcar line directly to the property.

How did streetcar lines affect property values?

Once the line was running, land values would skyrocket, allowing developers to sell the land for a huge profit.

What was Henry Ford’s primary goal regarding the automobile?

To make the car affordable to the general American public.

Which manufacturing innovation did Ford use to lower production costs?

The assembly line.

How much did Henry Ford pay his workers, and why was it significant?

He paid $5 a day. This was unprecedented because most laborers at the time only made about $2 a day.

Which architectural style became the "romantic image" of California?

Spanish Colonial Revival style

What was significant about Woodrow Wilson’s re-election in terms of Democratic party history?

He became only the 3rd Democratic President to win a second term.

Who was Jeanette Rankin, and why is she historically significant?

She was elected to Congress in 1916, becoming the first female Congressional Representative in U.S. history.