Unit 4 People

Franz Ferdinand- Archduke of Austria-Este and the heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne. His assinnation was seen as immediate trigger for World War 1

Woodrow Wilson- the 28th President of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921 President during ww1 and help form the league of nations

carrie chapman catt- was a prominent American women's suffrage leader and activist who played a significant role in securing the right to vote for women in the United States, serving as the president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) and later founded the League of Women Voters.

Eugene V. Debs- delivered a famous anti-war speech in Canton, Ohio, where he condemned the war as a conflict driven by the interests of the wealthy elite, while the working class bore the brunt of the suffering and exploitation, thus advocating for socialism and the rights of laborers.

Vladmir Lenin- Leader of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, he played a crucial role in establishing a communist government after the October Revolution of 1917, promoting the idea of a proletarian state and the abolition of private property.

Alvin York- A decorated American soldier during World War I, Alvin York gained fame for his heroic actions in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, where he single-handedly captured a German machine gun nest, resulting in the deaths of numerous enemy soldiers and leading to his receiving the Medal of Honor.

Mitchell Palmer- an American lawyer and politician who served as the U.S. Attorney General from 1919 to 1921 under President Woodrow Wilson. He is best known for his role in the Palmer Raids during the First Red Scare, a period of intense fear of communism and radical leftist ideologies in the United States following World War I.

henry ford- An American industrialist, Henry Ford revolutionized the automobile industry by introducing assembly line production techniques, which significantly reduced costs and made cars affordable for the average American, leading to the creation of the Model T and transforming society.

Nicola Sacco and Bartomomeo Vanzetti- Italian immigrants and anarchists who were controversially convicted of murder in a 1921 trial, their case became a symbol of the anti-immigrant sentiment and the flaws in the American justice system during the Red Scare

Ernest Hemingway- volunteered as an ambulance driver for the American Red Cross on the Italian Front. During his service, Hemingway was seriously wounded by shrapnel from an Austrian mortar attack. Despite his injuries, he displayed remarkable bravery by assisting a wounded Italian soldier, an act that earned him recognition and medals from the Italian government

John T. Scopes- a high school teacher in Dayton, Tennessee, who became famous for his role in the 1925 Scopes Trial, also known as the "Scopes Monkey Trial." He was accused of violating Tennessee's Butler Act, which prohibited the teaching of human evolution in state-funded schools

Louis Armstrong-an American jazz musician, trumpeter, and singer, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in jazz history

duke Ellington-an American jazz composer, pianist, and bandleader, widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in jazz history

Irving Berlin- an American composer and lyricist, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history

Langston Hughes- an American poet, playwright, and social activist, best known as a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance. His work celebrated Black culture, everyday life, and the struggles and joys of African Americans, using jazz and blues rhythms to shape his poetry

Claude McKay- a Jamaican-American poet, novelist, and political activist, and a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance. His work explored themes of race, social justice, and the Black experience, often blending Caribbean and American influences

Herbert Hoover- 31st president of the United States, serving from 1929 to 1933. He was in office during the onset of the Great Depression, and his response to the crisis—favoring limited government intervention—was widely criticized

Franklin D. Roosevelt- 32nd president of the United states led the country through the Great Depression and World War II. His New Deal programs aimed to provide relief, recovery, and reform, expanding the federal government’s role in the economy through initiatives like Social Security, public works programs, and financial regulations

Eleanor Roosevelt- an American political figure, diplomat, and activist who transformed the role of First Lady during her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt. She was a champion of civil rights, human rights, and social justice, using her platform to advocate for marginalized communities

“Rosie the Riveter”- a cultural icon representing the American women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II, taking on jobs traditionally held by men who were serving in the military. She became a symbol of female empowerment, patriotism, and the capability of women in the workforce.