Unit 8 Test Review: WWI, the 1920s, Harlem Renaissance, Dust Bowl, Great Depression

These flashcards capture essential terms and their significance from the Unit 8 Test Review, covering key historical events and figures.

Cause of WWI

World War I was primarily caused by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, leading to conflict between the Central Powers and the Allies, with the US eventually joining after the sinking of the Lusitania.

Pancho Villa

A Mexican freedom fighter who opposed President Caranza and was pursued by General Pershing after his attacks on US soil.

Zimmerman Telegram

A secret message sent by Germany proposing a military alliance with Mexico against the US, which was intercepted and helped prompt the US entry into WWI.

Technology in the 1920s

Innovations such as refrigerators, automobiles, and radios improved quality of life and transformed social dynamics in post-war America.

Entertainment in the 1920s

A shift towards new forms of entertainment such as dance clubs and 'speakeasies' reflected the rebellious spirit of younger generations.

Harlem Renaissance

A cultural movement that celebrated African American art, music, and literature, emerging from the Great Migration.

New Deal

A series of programs and agencies created by Franklin Delano Roosevelt to help the US recover from the Great Depression.

Hooverville

Makeshift shantytowns where homeless people lived during the Great Depression, named after President Hoover, who was blamed for the economic crisis.

Dust Bowl

A period of severe dust storms in the 1930s caused by drought and poor farming practices, leading to significant agricultural damage.

Bank Failures

The collapse of banks during the Great Depression due to poor investment choices and a loss of depositor confidence, most notably on Black Tuesday.

Stock Market Crash

The dramatic decline in stock prices in 1929 that marked the beginning of the Great Depression.

Ma Ferguson

The first woman elected as an executive in Texas, known for her controversial political career.

Boom in Oil

The increase in oil production and employment opportunities in Texas during the 1920s and 1930s, attracting many workers.

Changing Lifestyles in the 1920s

The emergence of installment plans and mass production that enabled more Americans to purchase goods on credit.

James Allred

The 33rd governor of Texas known for his leadership during critical times.

Joe Lewis

An influential African American boxer, known as 'the Brown Bomber,' whose fights symbolized the struggle between democracy and authoritarianism.