Spanish American War
What was the Spanish American War?
A war between Spain and the U.S during 1898 in the Caribbean and the Philippines.
Who was the president of the United States during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
What was the Roaring Twenties?
A time when many people defied prohibition, indulged in new styles of dancing and dressing, and rejected many traditional moral standards.
Why did the U.S not join the war in 1939?
They didn't want to have any more casualties in addition to being seen as weak.
What is Yellow Journalism?
An exaggeration of facts purposely published by newspapers to increase sales
What was the cause and effect of the Spanish American War?
The US declared war because of the explosion of the USS Maine battleship in Havana Harbor. The ending result was the US obtaining Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
What treaty was signed on June 28, 1919 that officially ended World War I?
Treaty of Versailles
Who were some women of the suffrage movement?
-Elizabeth Cady Stanton
-Susan B. Anthony
-Alice Paul
Who was the US president that failed during the Great Depression/who was the US president that helped the US get through the Great Depression?
President Herbert Hoover
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is U.S Imperialism?
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy and military force.
What was signed to end the Spanish American War between the U.S and Spain
Treaty of Paris (1898)
How did the United States make a difference to the outcome of the war?
American soldiers gave important military help. Working together, the Allies, which now included the United States, began to push back the German army.
Why was the 18th Amendment Ratified?
The abuse of prohibition caused this amendment to be ratified because many believed men would use there money for alcohol and abused women because they were drunk.
What ethnic group was discriminated and tortured in Germany?
Jews
What is speakeasy?
A bar or nightclub where alcoholic drinks are sold illegally.
Who was the president during Spanish American War?
William McKinley
Who was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist in 1914, that was one of the causes of the war?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the prince of Austria-Hungary.
What were the effects of banning alcohol?
Crime rates increased
More smuggling took place because people still really wanted to drink alcohol.
How did Americans involvement in WWII impact Japanese-Americans?
From 1942-1945, executive order 9066 made the people of Japanese descent be forced internment camps.
What was the League of Nations?
An association of countries established in 1919 by the Treaty of Versailles to promote international cooperation and achieve international peace and security.
What did Spain receive after their losses in the Spanish American War?
Spain was rewarded $20 million dollars for their losses.
What acronym did the European Empires practice during World War I?
M.A.I.N
Militarism
Alliance
Imperialism
Nationalism
Which amendment was made to the US constitution that gave women the right to vote in 1920?
19th Amendment
What was the name of biggest concentration camp for Jews during World War II?
Auschwitz
What was FDR's court-packing plan?
A legislative plan proposed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to add more judges to the US Supreme Court.