Progressive Era
American Imperialism
World War I
The 1920s
The Great Depression
100

A theory suggesting that the strong in society should thrive while the weak should decline, used to justify social inequality.

What is Social Darwinism?

100
  • Economic motives and search for raw materials, political strategies, spread ideological beliefs, and strategic interests.

What were the causes of American Imperialism?

100

What were the main causes of WWI?

  • Militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
100
  • Young women who defied traditional norms and embraced new fashions and lifestyles, symbolizing women's liberation.

Who were the flappers?


100
  • The collapse of banks that led to the loss of savings and reduced consumer confidence during the Great Depression.

What were the bank failures?


200
  • An organized movement of farmers aimed at combating monopolistic practices of railroads and improving conditions for farmers.

What was the Granger Movement?


200
  • Sensationalized news reporting that exaggerated stories to stir public support for U.S. actions, notably during the Spanish-American War.

What is yellow journalism?


200

The commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during WWI.

Who was John J. Pershing?


200
  • A cultural movement celebrating African American culture through art, literature, and music.

What was the Harlem Renaissance?


200
  • A severe drought combined with poor agricultural practices that devastated farms, particularly in the Midwest.

What was the Dust Bowl?


300
  • An advocate for immediate civil rights and higher education for African Americans, emphasizing the "Talented Tenth."

Who was W.E.B. Du Bois?


300
  • An extension of the Monroe Doctrine asserting the U.S. right to intervene in Latin America for stability.

What was the Roosevelt Corollary?


300
  • A secret message from Germany proposing a military alliance with Mexico against the U.S.

What was the Zimmermann Telegram?


300
  • The nationwide ban on alcohol that led to organized crime and the rise of speakeasies.

What was Prohibition?

300
  • To provide immediate relief, promote economic recovery, and implement reforms to prevent future depressions.

What did the New Deal aim to do?


400
  • A federal law aimed at promoting fair competition and exempting labor unions from being prosecuted as monopolies.  This Act strengthened the Sherman Anti-Trust Act.

Clayton Antitrust


400

Theodore Roosevelt's policy of negotiating peacefully while maintaining a strong military presence

What is Big Stick Diplomacy?


400
  • Principles proposed to outline a fair peace and prevent future wars, including self-determination and the League of Nations.

What were Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points?

400
  • A legendary baseball player who became a national icon and helped popularize baseball as America's pastime.

Who was Babe Ruth?


400
  • What New Deal program aimed to provide jobs for young men in environmental conservation projects.

What was the purpose of the CCC?


500
  • A major labor strike that highlighted workers' rights issues and led to federal intervention.

What was the significance of the Pullman Strike?


500
  • A major engineering project that linked the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, facilitating trade and naval movement.

What was the significance of the Panama Canal?

500
  • An African American regiment that fought with distinction in WWI, symbolizing both military courage and the struggle for equality.

What was the Harlem Hellfighters' role in WWI?

500
  • Intense fear of communism and radical ideas following the Russian Revolution, leading to widespread paranoia.

What caused the first Red Scare?


500
  • A controversial attempt to increase the number of Supreme Court justices to secure favorable rulings for his New Deal policies.

What was FDR's court packing plan?


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