Gilded Age
Which benefit resulted from the introduction of the Bessemer steel process?
Stronger and cheaper material for railroads and bridges
What was the purpose of the Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906?
To protect consumers by regulating the food and drug industry
Which event prompted the United States to enter World War I?
Zimmermann Telegram or unrestricted submarine warfare
Which event prompted the United States to enter World War II?
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Who was the cold war against and what were we fighting?
Soviet Union/ Communism
How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad contribute to the settlement of the West?
By providing people with access to essential goods
What was the impact of Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle on American society?
It led to reforms in the meatpacking industry and the passage of food safety laws
Why did the U.S. Senate refuse to ratify the Treaty of Versailles after World War 1?
They didnt want to get entangled in alliances
What was the main purpose of this World War II poster encouraging civilians to contribute?
To encourage citizens to volunteer to help support the war
What did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution allow?
The president could use military force without a declaration of war by Congress
What was the main reason Exodusters/African- Americans moved to the Great Plains during the Gilded Age?
To escape racial oppression and seek land opportunities in the West
Which reform gave citizens more influence in lawmaking during the Progressive Era?
Citizens have a more direct influence on lawmaking
What was the primary reason for these masks during World War I?
To protect soldiers from the effects of poison gas
How did the U.S. government respond to the need for labor during World War II
By encouraging women to work in factories through campaigns like “Rosie the Riveter”
Which Soviet action led to the threat illustrated on this map?
The placement of nuclear weapons installations in Cuba/ Cuban Missle Crisis
How did investment in the stock market during the 1920s contribute to the Great Depression?
People were unable to repay the loans used to purchase stocks.
Which major goal did the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 achieve?
To provide stability for the national economy by creating a central banking system
Who did Serbia have conflict with that led directly to World War 1
Austria-Hungary
What law provided benefits to WWII veterans to help with school and housing?
GI Bill
Which committee was investigating suspected members of the Communist Party?
The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)
How did political machines like Tammany Hall gain support during the Gilded Age?
By providing services and jobs to immigrants in exchange for votes
Which factor prompted the Americanization movement of the early twentieth century?
The increasing numbers of immigrants from Eastern and Southern Europe
Which amendment was ratified shortly after World War I, partly due to women’s contributions to the war effort?
The 19th Amendment
How did Executive Order 9066 affect Japanese Americans during World War II?
It led to the forced relocation and internment of Japanese Americans in camps
What Year Did Barack Obama become President
2008