Great Depression
What was one major cause of the Great Depression?
One major cause of the Great Depression was the stock market crash of 1929, which led to bank failures, business closures, and widespread unemployment.
Who was the African-American woman who founded a prominent Black college and later became the first Black female to hold a federal agency post in President Roosevelt’s cabinet?
Mary McLeod Bethune
The success of the Bolsheviks in Russia contributed to the post-World War I phenomenon in the United States known as
the Red Scare.
Who was Joseph McCarthy during the Red Scare?
Joseph McCarthy was a U.S. senator who led investigations and made accusations that many Americans were communists.
Which oragnization was created during the Cold War to stop the spread of communism?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What happened to many banks during the Great Depression?
Many banks failed and closed, causing people to lose their savings.
During his "Atlanta Compromise" Speech, Booker T. Washington MOSTLY tried to
convince whites that blacks would not strive for immediate equality.
· Palmer Raids
· Red Scare
· Harlem Renaissance
· Sacco and Vanzetti Trial
All of these terms are associated with which era?
1920s
Which of these was an outcome of the "Army-McCarthy Hearings" in early 1954?
McCarthy's accusations of communist infiltration of the government were discredited.
Which political organization was MOST associated with the "iron curtain" countries?
Warsaw Pact
How did unemployment change during the Great Depression?
Unemployment greatly increased as businesses closed and workers lost their jobs.
· Civil Rights group founded in 1905
· W. E. B. Du Bois and John Hope were two founders
· Hoped to be a "mighty current" of change
These are describing the
Niagara Movement.
What event is the BEST example of the growing anti-immigrant sentiment that spread throughout the United States in the 1920s?
the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti
All of these people were blacklisted in the 1940s and 1950s. What is the MOST LIKELY reason for this?
They were accused of being communists.
What was the purpose of the SALT Treaties?
The SALT Treaties were designed to limit the number of nuclear weapons and reduce the risk of nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
What is “buying stocks on margin,” and how did it contribute to the Great Depression?
Buying stocks on margin meant borrowing money to invest in stocks, which led to massive losses when the stock market crashed.
What are some of the core beliefs of Marcus Garvey?
African pride and unity, Economic self-reliance for Black communities
"The First Red Scare."
What was the purpose of the House Un-American Activities Committee during the Red Scare?
The HUAC investigated suspected communist influence in the United States, especially in government, entertainment, and other industries, to identify and stop alleged subversive activities.
What was the significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a major Cold War event where the United States and the Soviet Union came close to nuclear war after missiles were placed in Cuba, leading both sides to agree to remove the missiles and reduce tensions.
How did overproduction affect the economy during the Great Depression?
Overproduction led to too many goods being made, which lowered prices and caused businesses to lose money and cut jobs.
Zora Neale Hurston is most closely connected to Florida through her famous novel?
Their Eyes Were Watching God is her most famous novel connected to Florida.
How were Eugene Debs and the Mitchell Palmer Raids connected to the Red Scare?
Eugene Debs was jailed for speaking against the government during World War I, and the Mitchell Palmer Raids targeted suspected radicals, showing how fear of communism led to limits on free speech and civil liberties during the Red Scare.
What was McCarthyism during the Cold War?
McCarthyism was a period of intense fear and accusations in the United States during the Cold War when people were often unfairly suspected of being communists without strong evidence.
What was the goal of the U.S. policy of containment during the Cold War?
The goal of containment was to stop the spread of communism by preventing it from expanding into new countries.