Immigrants
What was the significance of the Chinese Exclusion Act?
It was passed in 1882, the first U.S. law to ban immigration based on race. This showed rising racism and fear of job competition from Chinese workers.
The U.S. helped Cuba gain independence. After they won the war, the U.S. gained Puerto Rico. This war highlights the Americans' value of independence and freedom, and also expanded the U.S.'s territory.
How did the end of slavery affect African Americans after the Civil War?
After the Civil War, the 13th Amendment freed African Americans, but they still faced violence, discrimination, and lack of rights. The Freedmen's Bureau helped with education and jobs, but progress was slow. Many Southern states passed Black Codes to limit the rights of freed slaves.
What was the role of the federal government during Reconstruction?
The federal government tried to rebuild the South and protect the rights of freed African Americans. Congress passed laws and amendments to guarantee civil rights, but many Southern states resisted. Eventually, Reconstruction ended and federal support decreased.
What role did women play during the Progressive Era?
Women were mostly focused on social reform movements. Leaders like Jane Addams founded settlement houses to help immigrants and the poor. They were to bring morality and social responsibility to the public.
They settled in urban areas and work in factories and construction. They formed ethnic neighborhoods such as Chinatown to promote economic and cultural growth. They built much infrastructure in the country.
What was the impact of the WW1 in the American home front?
America joined the war in 1917. The war united Americans at home; people were working toward the same goal, and women were filling the gaps that men left in the workforce. The war reduced unemployment and promoted the economy.
What was the impact of the Black Codes on African Americans?
Black Codes were laws that restricted the freedom of African Americans in the South. They limited job opportunities, voting rights, and movements, keeping African Americans in a position similar to slavery. These laws led to a push for more protection of civil rights.
How did the federal government regulate the economy during the Gilded Age?
The government mostly followed laissez-faire policies, but did pass some regulations like the Sherman Antitrust Act. These laws aimed to control big business and monopolies. However, enforcement was weak at first.
How did the fight for women's suffrage change in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
The movement of women became more organized. The organization such as NAWSA was formed for more direct movements. This led to the 19th Amendment in 1920 that granted women voting rights.
How did the government limit immigration in the 1920s?
The immigration Acts of the 1920s, including the Quota Act. They limited immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe. These laws were passed because the Americans believed that they weren't as smart as the other regions. This also highlighted the theme of racism and cultural change.
Why did the US enter WW2
Although the US remained neutral, it was providing supplies to the countries that fought. It officially joined the war in 1941 after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. That sudden attack enraged the Americans.
What were the effects of the Jim Crow laws in the South?
Jim Crow laws enforced racial segregation in public places, schools, and transportation. African Americans didn't have equal rights and were often treated violently. These laws were there until the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.
How did the New Deal expand federal government power?
During the Great Depression, FDR's New Deal created programs to help the economy and the unemployed. It led to an increase in federal government involvement in daily life. The Social Security Administration and the CCC were created to help specific groups of people.
What role did women play in WWII?
During WWII, women took jobs that men had who when to fight. Women were working in factories and making supplies for the war. This also led people to view women differently, as they are capable of working like men.
How did immigration change due to the Nationality Act
The act abolished the limit on immigrants from Asia, Latin America, and Africa. This caused the immigration trend to become more diverse in race and religion. This also shaped the future demographic.
What happened to Japanese Americans during World War II?
Over 100,000 Japanese Americans were forced into internment camps. The government said it was for national security, but most of them were U.S. citizens. It’s now seen as a major violation of civil rights.
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement in the 1920s where African American artists, writers, and musicians celebrated their heritage. It produced famous figures like Langston Hughes and Duke Ellington. It helped to shape a new African American identity and gain national recognition for black culture
What did the GI Bill do after World War II?
The GI Bill helped veterans pay for college, buy homes, and start businesses. It expanded the middle class and increased education levels. It was one of the government’s most successful postwar programs.
Why was the 19th Amendment significant?
The 19th Amendment gave women the right to right to vote in 1920, This was a major victory for the suffrage movement. However, women were still fighting for full equality in many other areas.
How did it contribute to the U.S. economy in the late 20th century?
Many immigrants worked in low-wage service and filling labor gaps. They benefited the economy because they were willing to take any jobs, but it raised the debate over equal pay.
What was the Cold War, and how was it different from other wars?
The Cold War was not an actual fighting war, but a political struggle between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. They competed in areas such as spying, space competition, and fighting proxy wars through smaller wars like Korea and Vietnam. Both sides wanted to spread their ideas—capitalism vs. communism.
How did the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s challenge racial inequality?
The Civil Rights Movement sought to end segregation and discrimination through protests and nonviolent resistance. Events like Brown v. Board of Education and the March on Washington raised attention to racial issues. It led to major laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
How did the government respond to the Civil Rights Movement?
The government passed major laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965. These ended segregation and protected voting rights. Federal enforcement helped push states to obey civil rights laws.
What was the impact of Roe v. Wade on women's rights?
This decision gave women legal access to abortion. This was significant because now women have full control of their bodies instead of being production tools. However, whether women should be allowed to have an abortion is still an argument today.