US History Review
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100

What were two of the main forms of entertainment commonly seen in the 1930's during the Great Depression?

Movies (Silent Movies), Sporting Events, Comic Books, Radio, Board Games, Music.

100

"relative" of all US citizens represents the US government and the country as a whole. 

Uncle Sam

100

This amendment to the constitution gave women the right to vote in 1920. 

19th amendment

100

This Progressive Era president was known for his love of the outdoors, and sportsmanship. Some legacies of his presidency include breaking up trusts, conserving wildlife, expanding federal public lands, etc. 

Teddy Roosevelt

100

What do you call a cow in an earthquake?

A Milkshake

200

Besides various forms of entertainment, what did a lot of Americans resort to during the Great Depression, especially after the repealing of Prohibition in 1933?

Alcoholism

200
when a government is spending more money than it collects in taxes

deficit spending

200
In 1908, Henry Ford began selling this vehicle which he had mass produced, revolutionizing the way Americans could buy and use automobiles.  

Ford Model T

200

This president during the 1920s was known for being very silent. Many people believe that his laissez-faire approach to the economy led to the causes of the start of the depression in 1929. 

Calvin Coolidge

200

Where do you learn to make ice cream?

At sundae school.

300

In "The New Chauffeur" political cartoon, who is the "New Chauffeur" and what are they driving?

FDR and he is driving the US car. 

300

a process of manufacturing products that can more easily be mass produced, resulting from unskilled labor repeatedly performing specific tasks. 

assembly line

300

This country gifted the United States the Statue of Liberty in 1885 as a thank you for years of alliance during wartime. 

France

300

Following World War I, this president outlined in a speech to Congress his "Fourteen Points", laying the groundwork for peace efforts and organizations such as the League of Nations. 

Woodrow Wilson

300

What do you call someone with no body and no nose?

Nobody knows.

400

The term "riding the rails" during the Great Depression refers to what kind of lifestyle? 

Homeless, and unemployed people hopping on freight trains going from town to town looking for opportunities. 

400
This was America's busiest and most active immigration station during the late 1800s and early 1900s. While in operation, this place processed more than 12 million immigrants. 

Ellis Island

400
Following the Civil War, the United States went through this era, known for its social, economic, and political challenges where the country was trying to rebuild itself. 

Reconstruction Era

400

This president was known for his service in the war of 1812 and his appreciation for this common man. He is also the president that resides on the $20 bill. 

Andrew Jackson

400

What do you call a cold dog?

A chili dog. 

500

People who were of this political belief heavily criticized FDR's New Deal. They said his spending was irresponsible and limited the prospects for any real economic recovery during the Great Depression. 

Conservative

500
October 29th, 1929. This day in which the stock market crashed before the Great Depression was commonly referred to as what?

Black Tuesday

500

The sinking of this US ship in 1917 was a primary reason for the US involvement in the fighting of WWI. 

Lusitania 

500

This man is the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms in office. He was both the 22nd and the 24th president of the United States. 

Grover Cleveland 

500

What's stranger than seeing a catfish?

Watching a fishbowl. 

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