WWI & Its Aftermath
What series of books were written by Christians in response to the rise of modernism, affirming the truths of Scripture?
The Fundamentals
What were the common nicknames for the 1920s?
The Jazz Age, The Lost Generation, Dry Decade, Roaring '20s
What was the Bonus Army, and why did they protest in 1932?
The Bonus Army was a group of WWI veterans who demanded early payment of their bonuses and were forcibly removed when President Hoover refused to meet with them.
According to William Sumner, who is the "forgotten man"?
The forgotten man is the ordinary working person burdened by the laws and taxes forced upon him by the government.
What legal attempt was made globally in the 1920s to avoid war, and what were its key terms?
The Treaty of Washington, in which major world powers agreed to military cutbacks, which ultimately weakened military preparedness for WWII.
What was the name of the British passenger ship sunk by the Germans, which killed 128 Americans during WWI?
Lusitania
What neighborhood in New York became the hub of black politics and culture in the 1920s?
Harlem
What was Roosevelt's failed plan to expand his power over the Supreme Court called?
Court Packing Plan
What was the Schlieffen Plan, and why did it ultimately fail?
Germany's strategy to invade France through Belgium and capture Paris before Russia could mobilize.
It underestimated the vast distances and logistical challenges, leading to heavy casualties and a prolonged two-front war.
What was the Kellogg-Briand Peace Pact, and how successful was it?
The Kellogg-Briand Peace Pact was an agreement between 62 countries to outlaw war. However, it was ultimately unsuccessful, as not every leader adhered to the pact, leading to future conflicts.
Name the pre-1914 alliances in Europe and list the nations in each.
What was the Teapot Dome Scandal, and when was it exposed?
The Teapot Dome Scandal involved government officials accepting bribes in exchange for control over oil reserves and was exposed after President Harding’s death.
Name the president's post-WWI recovery plan and explain its final point.
Wilson's Fourteen Points. The final point called for the creation of the League of Nations.
Who was Henry Cabot Lodge, and what was his role in relation to President Wilson’s foreign policies?
Wilson's strongest opponent in the Senate, particularly in opposing the League of Nations and the Treaty of Versailles.
What was the Sussex Pledge, and why was it significant?
After sinking the French passenger ship Sussex, Germany promised to follow international law and not target passenger ships without warning.
This temporarily averted American involvement in WWI.
What were the wartime alliances during WWI, and which nations were part of each?
Allied Powers: France, Russia, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, U.S.
Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire
What lethal virus killed millions worldwide during World War I?
influenza
What was the National Recovery Act (NRA), and what was the outcome of its implementation?
The NRA was a government effort to regulate private industry by setting wages and prices. It was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
What major difference existed between Herbert Hoover’s and Franklin D. Roosevelt’s approaches to the Great Depression?
Roosevelt sought direct economic relief through government intervention, while Hoover preferred voluntary efforts and loans without direct government relief to individuals.
What was the Zimmerman Telegram, and how did it contribute to America’s entry into WWI?
ecret message from Germany to Mexico, offering to help Mexico regain lost territories (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona) if they joined Germany in the war against the U.S.
The U.S. intercepted the message, which contributed to their decision to enter WWI.
What were the main terms of the Treaty of Versailles that contributed to the outbreak of WWII?
What was welfare capitalism, and how did it combine elements of both capitalism and socialism?
system where employers provided benefits like insurance, pensions, and stock ownership to workers,
blending elements of capitalism (private ownership) and socialism (benefits for workers).
How did the Fordney-McCumber Tariff contribute to the Great Depression?
The Fordney-McCumber Tariff raised tariffs, harming international trade and deepening the Great Depression by reducing the flow of foreign goods and limiting markets for American exports.
What was the main goal of the Committee on Public Information during WWI?
The Committee on Public Information used propaganda and the Four-Minute Men to "sell" the war to the American public, promoting support for the war effort and bonds.
Explain the Mexican Revolution, America's involvement, and how Germany tried to take advantage of the situation.