US History 1910s-1930s: Social, Political, and Economic Changes

What major construction project was completed in the 1910s?

The Panama Canal

What significant maritime disaster occurred in 1912?

The sinking of the Titanic

Which two influential figures in the 1910s are known for their contributions to science and psychology?

Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud

What major global conflict took place during the 1910s?

World War I

What pandemic swept the globe in 1918?

The Spanish Flu

What major social movement involved the migration of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas?

The Great Migration

What was a key political change for women during the 1910s?

Women's Suffrage

What major revolution occurred in Russia in 1917?

The Russian Revolution

What philosophical movement emerged in response to the uncertainties of the early 20th century?

Existentialism

Which art movements were prominent during the 1910s?

Surrealism, Expressionism, and Cubism

What cultural group of writers is associated with the post-World War I era?

The Lost Generation

What were the main tensions in the 1920s characterized by the conflict between traditional values and modernity?

Old vs. New, Religion vs. Science, Rural vs. Urban, Adults vs. Youth

What significant trial in the 1920s highlighted the conflict between science and religion?

The Scopes Trial

What was the economic condition characterized by a rapid increase in stock prices in the 1920s?

The Stock Market Boom

What economic event occurred in 1929 that led to widespread financial crisis?

The Stock Market Crash of 1929

What term describes the severe economic downturn that began in 1929?

The Great Depression

What was the Dust Bowl?

A severe drought in the 1930s that affected agriculture in the Great Plains.

What was Franklin Roosevelt's plan to recover from the Great Depression called?

The New Deal

What was the purpose of the Bank Holiday initiated by FDR?

To stabilize the banking system by closing banks temporarily.

What are 'fireside chats'?

Radio broadcasts by FDR to communicate directly with the American public.

What economic approach is characterized by government intervention to stimulate the economy?

Bottom-up economics

What was the legacy of the New Deal?

It established a precedent for government involvement in the economy and social welfare.