Chapter 23
What was found in Alaska for it to become a focus of the US?
Gold
How did some countries feel about the military strengthening going on in other countries before WWI began?
It made some countries nervous
Who were the Bolsheviks?
Communist group who took over Russia and believed people should share ownership of property
DEFINE Ration
Limited number of items assigned to each person/family
DEFINE Feminism
Activists for gender equality with a focus on women’s rights
What country won Eurovision in 2022?
Ukraine
How far away are the Hawaiian islands from California?
2,000 miles
How did the alliance system create a dangerous situation in Europe?
Because if there was a dispute, it could become a tangled mess and trigger a large war
What was unique about the 1920 presidential election?
Women were able to vote for the very first time
Why was the blitzkrieg so successful?
It was very swift and fierce
Where did the Brown vs Board of Education case take place?
Topeka, Kansas
What country came first in the 2023 Eurovision?
Sweden
In what year did Puerto Rico become a US territory?
1917
DEFINE militarism
The celebration of military ideals, and rapid buildup of military powers
DEFINE lease
To rent
What was the policy Stalin used to combat the Germans called?
Scorched Earth Policy
How many people took part in the March on Washington?
200,000 people
What country won Eurovision in 2021?
Italy
DEFINE territory
An area that is completely controlled by another country
Who were the Big Four of WWI?
USA, France, Great Britain, Italy
How did the automobile affect where people lived?
Cars made living farther away from work possible, so more people were moving out of the city and into new suburbs
How long was basic training for an American training for WWII?
8 Weeks
DEFINE boycott
To refuse to use
How many times has Poland won Eurovision?
Zero, Poland has never won Eurovision.
What was the name of the treaty that made the Philippines a US territory?
Treaty of Paris
DEFINE Autocracy
A government with one person in power
DEFINE Anarchist
People who believe there should be no government
How many Jews were killed in the Holocaust?
6 million
What happened at Central High School in 1957?
9 black students were permitted to attend the all white Central High School
What country won Eurovision in 2009
Norway
DEFINE provisional government
Temporary government
What was the goal of the National War Labor Board?
The NWLB made sure the 8 hour work day was enforced, equal pay for women, overtime pay, and the right to form unions
What was the Red Scare?
Refers to a time of heightened fear against Communists. (The term Reds was used as a nickname for the Communists)
DEFINE Anti-Semitism
Anti-Jewish
Who were the two presidential candidates for the 1960 election?
John F Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Where was the 2023 Eurovision hosted.
Liverpool, UK
Who became Hawaii’s ruler in 1891?
Queen Liliuokalani
What nation did Austria-Hungary blame for the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Serbia
In 1929, what percentage of factories had electricity?
70%
What was one of the codenames used for the beaches invaded during D Day?
Omaha, Gold, Juno, Utah, and Sword
On what day was Martin Luther King Jr assassinated on?
April 4, 1968
Name every time Finland won Eurovision.
Once in 2006.