History exam 2

1. The Fourteen Points: Which famous US president presented them after WWI?

President Woodrow Wilson proposed a framework for peace negotiations to prevent future conflicts, emphasizing self-determination, freedom of navigation, and the League of Nations.

2. What country fell to communism that sparked the Red Scare in the 1920s?

Russia

3. Teapot Dome Scandal and what president did it effect?

The Teapot Dome Scandal was a bribery incident involving the leasing of federal oil reserves during the 1920s, which primarily affected President Warren G. Harding.

4. Scope Trial

The Scope Trial, formally known as the Scopes Monkey Trial, was a 1925 legal case in Tennessee that challenged the constitutionality of a law prohibiting the teaching of evolution in public schools.

5. What nation did the United States sign a peace agreement with that gave the country Puerto Rico, Guam, and liberated Cuba?

Spain after the Spanish American War in 1898

6. Difference between the first KKK and the second revival of the KKK

The first KKK formed during Reconstruction after the Civil War and mainly used violence and threats to stop African Americans from gaining rights and voting. The second KKK revived in 1915 and targeted not only African Americans but also immigrants, Catholics, and Jewish people. It promoted white supremacy and gained many members during the 1920s.

7. Who was at the Treaty of Versailles Peace Talks that wanted an independent East Asian nation from the French?

Ho Chi Minh

The Bonus Army

The Bonus Army was a group of World War I veterans who marched to Washington, D.C., in 1932 to demand early payment of the bonuses they had been promised. President Herbert Hoover ordered the military to remove the protesters from their camps. This hurt Hoover’s public image during the Great Depression.

9. What happened on December 7, 1941?

On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, causing the United States to enter World War II.

10. Which Americans were sent to temporary internment camps during WWII?

Japanese Americans were sent to temporary internment camps during World War II because the U.S. government feared they might support Japan.

11. Double V Campaign

The Double V Campaign was a movement during World War II in which African Americans fought for victory against fascism overseas and against racism in the United States.

12. The mastermind behind the New Deal

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the mastermind behind the New Deal, which created programs to help Americans during the Great Depression.

13. American neutrality in WWI and WWII

During both World War I and World War II, the United States initially tried to stay neutral and avoid getting involved. The U.S. eventually entered WWI in 1917 and WWII in 1941 after attacks and events pushed it into the wars.

14. What famous movie started the second revival of the KKK?

The movie The Birth of a Nation (1915) helped start the second revival of the Ku Klux Klan.

15. Consumer goods in the 1920s.

During the 1920s, Americans bought more consumer goods, such as cars, radios, refrigerators, and washing machines. Credit and advertising made it easier for people to buy new products.

Matching: Woodrow Wilson

28th U.S. president who led the country during World War I and proposed the Fourteen Points for world peace.

Matching: Theodore Roosevelt

26th U.S. president known for trust-busting, conservation, and expanding the power of the federal government.

Matching: William McKinnly

25th U.S. president who led the country during the Spanish-American War and supported American expansion overseas.

Matching: Herbert Hoover

31st U.S. president when the Great Depression began in 1929; criticized for his response to the economic crisis.

Matching: Harry Truman

33rd U.S. president who ordered the atomic bombs dropped on Japan, helping bring World War II to an end.

Matching: National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)

A New Deal law that aimed to help businesses, raise wages, and improve working conditions during the Great Depression.

Matching: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

A 1938 law that established a minimum wage, overtime pay, and limits on child labor.

Matching: Social Security

A New Deal program that provides financial benefits to retired workers and helps people who are unemployed or disabled.

Matching: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

A New Deal program that gave young men jobs improving forests, parks, and other natural areas.

Matching: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

A New Deal program that built dams, provided electricity, and helped improve farming and living conditions in the Tennessee Valley.

Matching: Triple Entente

The alliance of Great Britain, France, and Russia before World War I.

Matching: Axis Powers

The alliance of Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II.

Matching: Allied Powers

The countries that fought against the Axis Powers in World War II, including the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union.

Matching: Triple Alliance

The alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy before World War I.

Matching: Treaty of Versailles

The 1919 peace treaty that ended World War I and punished Germany with reparations and other restrictions.

Short Answer: Describe the ways in which the United States manifested as an imperialist power

The United States became an imperialist power by gaining control over other lands and expanding its influence. After the Spanish-American War in 1898, it gained Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines from Spain. The U.S. also increased its control over Cuba and expanded its influence in the Caribbean and Pacific. Later, President Theodore Roosevelt used American military power and helped build the Panama Canal to increase U.S. influence.

Short Answer: What were some of the positives and negatives of the Roaring 20s?

The Roaring Twenties had many positives, including more jobs, new consumer goods like cars and radios, and more entertainment. Women gained the right to vote, and music and sports became more popular. However, there were also negatives, such as racism, discrimination against immigrants, and the growth of the Ku Klux Klan. Many farmers also struggled financially, and not everyone benefited equally from the economic growth.

Short Answer: Did the New Deal help with the Great Depression? Explain.

The New Deal helped with the Great Depression, but it did not completely end it. President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs like the WPA and CCC to provide jobs and help people who were struggling. Other programs, such as Social Security and the TVA, helped support families, workers, and farmers. However, millions of Americans were still affected by the Depression, and some groups faced discrimination when trying to receive help. The economy improved, but World War II helped bring the Great Depression to an end.

Short Answer: What led to the Great Depression in the United States.

The Great Depression was caused by several problems in the United States. The stock market crash of 1929 caused many people to lose money, and people stopped buying goods and borrowing money. Businesses lost money and laid off workers, while many farmers struggled with debt and falling crop prices. Thousands of banks also failed, causing people to lose their savings. These problems led to high unemployment and made the Great Depression worse.

Short Answer: Explain The United States neutrality in both World Wars.

The United States tried to stay neutral at the beginning of both World War I and World War II. This meant the country wanted to avoid getting directly involved in the fighting. In World War I, the U.S. entered the war in 1917 after Germany attacked American ships and threatened U.S. security. In World War II, the U.S. stayed out of the fighting until Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. After these attacks, the United States officially joined the wars.

Short Answer: What were some of the major culture issues during the 1920s?

Some major cultural issues during the 1920s were the conflict between traditional values and modern ideas. The Scopes Trial showed disagreements between people who supported teaching evolution and those who believed in traditional religious teachings. Immigration was also a major issue, and many immigrants faced discrimination. The Ku Klux Klan grew during this time and targeted African Americans, immigrants, Catholics, and Jewish people. There was also conflict between people who supported new lifestyles, music, and entertainment and those who wanted to keep traditional values.

Short Answer: Women’s role after gaining the right to vote from 1920-1945.

After gaining the right to vote in 1920 with the 19th Amendment, women had more opportunities to participate in politics and influence government decisions. During the 1920s, some women challenged traditional roles by pursuing careers, education, and more independence. During the Great Depression and World War II, women also worked to support their families and help the country. During World War II, many women took jobs in factories and other industries while men served in the military. However, women still faced discrimination and unequal opportunities in the workplace.