Historia midterm

What was the main idea of Andrew Carnegie's 'Gospel of Wealth' (1889)?

Wealthy individuals should share their riches to help improve society.

What did Jacob Riis aim to expose in 'How the Other Half Lives' (1890)?

The poor living conditions of people in New York City.

What was Alice Stone Blackwell's argument regarding women's suffrage in 'Answering Objections' (1917)?

Women will remain women and should have the right to vote without losing their identity.

What did Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' (1906) reveal about the meatpacking industry?

The unsafe and unsanitary working conditions in the industry.

What were the immigration push factors according to the lecture notes?

Reasons like war, no jobs, or lack of freedom that drove people to leave their home countries.

What are the immigration pull factors that attracted people to the U.S.?

Reasons like jobs, land, and freedom.

What was the difference in approach between Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois regarding Black people’s progress?

Washington wanted slow change through education and work, while DuBois wanted immediate equal rights.

What message did Woodrow Wilson convey in his 'Request to Congress' (1917)?

He asked Congress to declare war on Germany to protect democracy and American interests.

What principle did the case Schenck v. United States (1919) establish regarding free speech?

Free speech can be limited during wartime if it creates a 'clear and present danger'.

What was Social Darwinism, and how was it used during the era of imperialism?

The idea that only the 'fittest' people or countries survive, used to justify imperialism.

What event did the explosion of the USS Maine lead to?

The Spanish-American War.

What were the Palmer Raids during the Red Scare?

Raids to arrest individuals suspected of being communists or anarchists.

What impact did FDR's New Deal aim to have on the U.S. economy?

To provide relief, recovery, and reform for the economy.

How did Henry Ford's assembly line impact manufacturing?

It made cars cheaper and faster to produce, making them more affordable.

What was the significance of the 'Des Moines Speech' by Charles Lindbergh (1941)?

He advocated for U.S. neutrality and staying out of World War II.

What contribution did women make during World War II according to the article 'Meet the Girls Who Keep 'Em Flying'?

Women worked in factories to support the war effort.

What was established by the Korematsu v. United States ruling (1944)?

The internment of Japanese Americans during WWII was deemed acceptable for national security.

What are Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms?

Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from fear, and freedom from hunger.

What was the 'Europe First Strategy' during WWII?

Focus on defeating Germany in Europe before addressing the threat from Japan in the Pacific.

What characterized Levittowns in the 1950s?

Mass-produced suburban neighborhoods with identical houses, enabling easier home buying.

What was the Baby Boom Era?

A period after WWII marked by a significant increase in birth rates.

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919?

It officially ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany.