APUSH TP 7 Q&A

Role of Global Conflicts

Global conflicts challenge nations to reassess values and international standing, often exposing contrasting ideologies.

US Military Transformation

Global conflicts drive the US to enhance military readiness and establish itself as a leading military power.

Political Influence Expansion

US participation in global conflicts enhances its role in international organizations and allows it to shape global policies.

Cultural Imprint and Soft Power

Engagement in global conflicts promotes American culture, positioning the US as a symbol of freedom and resilience.

Economic Implications of Conflict

Conflicts yield economic benefits for the US, leading to military spending and fostering alliances that bolster trade.

Renewal of National Identity

Global conflicts stimulate societal debates on national values, impacting the US's perception as a global leader.

Global Ramifications of WWI

The war fostered a shift in power dynamics, leading to the collapse of empires (e.g., Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman) and the rise of new nation-states.

American Economic Supremacy

Economic devastation in Europe during WWI prompted a shift towards American economic supremacy, as the US emerged as a leading economic power.

Treaty of Versailles

Represents attempts to address international conflicts post-WWI, but also sowed seeds for future discord, notably WWII.

Wartime Patriotism

Increased nationalism and loyalty towards one's country, fueled by propaganda that promoted unity and demonized enemies.

Post-War Intolerance

Post-WWI patriotism contributed to intolerance against perceived threats to national identity.

Xenophobia

Heightened fears of outsiders during and after WWI, particularly against immigrant populations.

Job Competition

Returned servicemen competing for jobs with immigrants intensified resentment and heightened racial tensions.

Legislation Restricting Immigration

Legislation shaped by xenophobia, aiming to limit immigration from specific regions, particularly Asia and Southern/Eastern Europe.

Emergency Quota Act (1921)

Established quotas favoring immigrants from Northern and Western Europe while heavily restricting those from Asian and Southern/Eastern European countries.

Immigration Act (1924)

Further solidified immigration restrictions, reflecting existing societal prejudices and entrenching discrimination into law.

Telegraph

An invention that revolutionized long-distance communication by enabling instant information exchange.

Telephone

A device that transformed communication, allowing individuals to speak with one another over long distances.

Mass Media

Platforms such as radio and television that disseminate ideas and cultural values to a national audience.

Urbanization

The process enhanced by transportation technology that connects rural areas to cities, facilitating movement of people and goods.

Automobiles and Airplanes

Inventions that significantly improved mobility and fostered a culture of travel and exploration.

Cultural Homogenization

The process by which access to mass media leads to the emergence of common cultural experiences across diverse populations.

Cultural Products

Films, music, and literature that serve as platforms for discussing contemporary issues and modern values.

Progressive Ideals

Values promoted by mass media, including civil rights, women's rights, and labor movements that encourage social change.

Consumer Culture

A culture reinforced by advertising, linking notions of success to material wealth and lifestyle choices.

Cultural Conflicts

Tensions that arise between traditional values and modern ideas due to immigration and economic changes, often leading to xenophobia.

Economic Distress

A condition that exacerbates job competition and cultural conflicts among ethnic and social groups.

Cultural Divide

The contrast between urban mass culture and rural traditions, reflecting differing views on modernity and change.

Economic Expansion

The process of increasing the economy's capacity to produce goods and services, creating more job opportunities and attracting immigrants.

Role of Immigrants

Immigrants fill labor shortages in key sectors, contribute to cultural enrichment, and stimulate economic innovation.

Urbanization

The movement of populations from rural to urban areas as individuals seek employment in growing industrial sectors.

Business Cycle

Economic fluctuations that include periods of growth and recession, impacting job security and potentially leading to xenophobia.

Immigration Policies

Regulations designed to manage immigration flows, often adapting in response to economic conditions.

Multicultural Communities

Urban areas characterized by the integration of diverse immigrant populations contributing to cultural exchange and economic activity.

Local Reformers

Implemented community-based programs to address immediate needs like food and housing, established local charities and soup kitchens, and advocated for public works projects.

State Reformers

Enacted labor laws including minimum wage and unemployment insurance, expanded social services, and introduced agricultural assistance programs.

National Reformers

Initiated New Deal programs, established agencies like the WPA and CCC, introduced Social Security in 1935, and promoted regulatory reforms.

Laissez-Faire Capitalism Impact

Criticism of laissez-faire capitalism highlighted the need for government intervention to ensure economic stability and protect citizens.

Transition to Limited Welfare State

Shift from minimal government intervention to a proactive stance addressing economic and social issues, aiming to provide safety nets.

Isolationism

A pre-WWII sentiment in the US where many Americans opposed involvement in foreign conflicts.

Pearl Harbor Attack

On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, leading to over 2,400 American deaths and the shift from isolationism to war support.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

President who referred to December 7, 1941, as 'a date which will live in infamy,' prompting Congress to declare war on Japan.

US Allies in WWII

The US joined the Allies primarily against the Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, and Japan.

War Production Board

An agency that mobilized American military resources and facilitated the rapid production of war supplies during WWII.

Women in WWII

WWII led to significant changes in gender roles as women entered the workforce in large numbers, symbolized by 'Rosie the Riveter'.

Great Migration

A movement during WWII where thousands of African Americans moved from the rural South to urban centers for job opportunities.

Economic Impact of WWII

The war effort ended the Great Depression by shifting focus to military production, resulting in full employment and GDP growth.

Superpower

By the end of WWII, the US emerged as a superpower, playing a crucial role in the defeat of Axis powers.

United Nations

An international organization created following WWII where the US participated as a leader in global governance.

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization established post-WWII, further solidifying US influence in Europe.

Cultural Influence of the US

As a cultural leader, the US exported its values and ideals, influencing global culture through media and consumerism.