World War I and the 1920s
What is suffrage?
the right to vote
What are shares or portions of ownership in companies?
stocks
What are rights guaranteed to citizens of the United States?
Civil Rights
How did Hoosier women participate in the war?
sew clothing and blankets, nurse, telephone operator
prosperity
What does it mean to ration?
allow each person to have only a fixed amount of food or supplies
What does it mean to integrate?
to bring together people of all races
Why did people move from Asia to Indiana in the 1940s?
to escape war, attend colleges and find better jobs/homes
Why did the U.S. join World War I?
In 1917, German ships attached U.S. ships carrying supplies.
Why did the U.S. join World War II?
The U.S. was neutral until the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
What was the goal of the Civil rights movement?
to END segregation and BEGIN integration
Why did World War II start?
How did women in the U.S. get the right to vote?
Congress passed the 19th amendment - they could vote AND run for office.
Why did the Great Depression occur?
the stock market crashed
- people lost jobs, businesses failed, and people couldn't pay their loans
What did the Cold War, Korean War, and Vietnam War all have in common?
Americans were defending democracy and fighting against communism
- A communist country began fighting a NON communist country
How long did the Great Depression last?
10 years
List 3 ways life improved after World War I.
- Homes had indoor plumbing and electricity
- People bought new home appliances
- Hoosiers had mroe free time, worked fewer hours
- New forms of entertainment were available
- The radio was invented
List 3 ways people helped the WWII effort at home.
- planted Victory gardens
- bought war bonds and stamps
- collected things for war supplies
- rationed food
- held practice drills
What is a democracy?
What is communism?
the state picks their leaders and controls ALL of the economy