Civil War and Reconstruction
Define abolition
ending slavery
Why did immigrants come to the US?
jobs, opportunities
Define democracy
rule by the people
Define Imperialism
Acquiring overseas territories
When is America's birthday?
July 4
Define Reconstruction
Rebuilding the South after the Civil War
What welcomes immigrants into the US on the east coast?
Statue of Liberty
What is the 19th Amendment?
Women can vote
The Spanish American War made the US a world _________.
power
What is America's favorite ice cream flavor?
Chocolate
What event caused the South states to start to leave the Union?
Election of Lincoln
Why did urbanization happen so quickly in the late 1800s?
Industrialization
What did do Muckrakers do during the Progressive Era?
Exposed problems in society
What is the League of Nations that was developed from President Wilson's 14 Points?
peace keeping organization to prevent future wars from happening
Who is the tallest US President?
Lincoln
What is the name of the book about slavery in the US and started the Civil War?
Uncle Tom's Cabin
What did labor unions fight for?
Better working conditions
What type of economic system does the US have?
Capitalism
What was the name of the treaty that ended WW1?
Treaty of Versailles
What state is the oldest state in the US?
Delaware
Name 2 things that the South did to stop African Americans from voting.
poll taxes, literacy tests, grandfather clauses, KKK
What was the name of the immigration center in the west coast?
Angel Island
What did Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal aim to do?
to protect the American consumer, regulate business, and conservation
Taking over Hawaii is an example of the Teddy Roosevelt's ________ ___________ __________.
Big Stick Policy
How many versions of the US flag have there been?
27