Immigration, Urbanization, and Reconstruction.
Why did the Chinese migrate to the U.S?
They sought working opportunities and freedom of religion and speech.
Why was it called the "Jazz Age"?
Jazz music sparked attention across Harlem and other parts of the U.S. It brought together different ethnic groups despite the ongoing discrimination that occurred during this time.
What was the Great Depression?
An economic turn which included the stock market crash and a series of banking failures.
Why was the Berlin Airlift significant?
The US and allies flew supplies to West Berlin, bypassing Soviet blockage without engaging in a physical retaliatation against the USSR.
How did Huey Long contribute to US development?
He aimed to fundamentally redistribute American wealth.
Did immigrants succeed after traveling to America in search for better life?
True or False
True
Why was the Roaring Twenties significant for women?
How bad was the Depression?
Industrial production fell by half, and unemployment reaching 25% in the US. It also spurred the sudden idea for welfare systems.
Define the Korean War
Divided the peninsula into a communist North and democratic South.
What was Longs opinion about the Great Depression?
He believed the Great Depression was caused by concentration of wealth in too few hands.
What were the living conditions like in the 1850's for immigrants?
Immigrants lived in small crowded apartment like buildings known as tenements.
How did mass media develop?
Radios and Movies boomed, creating a national culture, enabling everyone to consume the same news, music, and fashion regardless of location.
What was the Dust Bowl?
A severe drought and dust storms in the Dust Bowl that triggered mass migration and even death.
Define the Vietnam War
Long-term conflict where the US tried to prevent a communist takeover of South Vietnam.
What were the goals of the Share Our Wealth program?
Wealth distribution, Guaranteed income, and Labor Reform.
What was the result of the harsh living conditions?
The air became polluted and many individuals ultimately died from diseases.
Why did the social and economical advances propel the Prohibition act?
Due to the ongoing music advancement and the celebration of another war, individuals began to consume large amounts of alcohol which heightened crime rates in the US.
What were the main causes of the Dust Bowl?
Severe and prolonged drought along with intense farming.
What was the Domino Theory?
The belief that if one nation fell to communism, neighboring countries would inevitably follow, used to justify US intervention in Vietnam and Korea.
How did Long help academia scores increase?
He provided textbooks and increased school enrollement
Why did Urbanization become explode around the 1920s and how did the rapid population increase affect sanitation and every day life in big cities?
Rapid industrialization attracted millions of people from around the world. Cities became overwhelmed and lacked to prioritize protecting its citizens from waste and rampant diseases.
After the Roaring Twenties slowly came to an end, the US status plummeted. Why might the Roaring Twenties contributed to the sudden downfall?
Citizens blindly spent their money on alcohol and unnecessary goods which backfired after the Jazz Age closed.
How did the Dust Bowl impact residents in the area?
The storms destroyed crops, killed livestock, and caused health issues.
Did the Cold War did not end the lives of innocent people.
True or False
False
Why was Long resented amongst other Government officials?
Long was known for attacking political enemies, controlling local elections, and exploiting racial tensions.