Gilded Age
What term describes the period of rapid economic growth and social upheaval in the late 19th century, AKA shiny on the outside and corrupt under the surface?
Gilded Age
What was the main goal of the Progressive Movement?
To address social issues and improve government efficiency.
What was one reason for American expansionism in the late 19th century?
Economic interests, military strategy, or cultural superiority.
What were the main causes of World War I?
Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism.
Also assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand for start of WWI. Sinking of passenger ships & Zimmerman Telegram for US entry.
What characterized the cultural landscape of the Roaring 20s?
Jazz music, flapper culture, and economic prosperity.
Name one major invention that transformed American industry during the Gilded Age.
Light bulb, telephone, or steel production
Name one key figure of the Progressive Movement and their contribution.
Jane Addams - founded Hull House; Theodore Roosevelt - trust-busting.
What event sparked the Spanish-American War in 1898?
The explosion of the USS Maine.
What role did the U.S. play in the Allied victory in WWI?
The U.S. provided troops and resources to the Allies.
Name one major social change that occurred during this decade.
The rise of consumerism and changes in social norms.
Who were the "Robber Barons," and what industries were they associated with?
Wealthy industrialists like John D. Rockefeller (oil) and Andrew Carnegie (steel)
What legislation was passed to regulate food and drugs during this era?
The Pure Food and Drug Act
Name one territory that the U.S. gained as a result of the Spanish-American War.
Puerto Rico, Guam, or the Philippines.
What was the significance of the Treaty of Versailles?
It ended the war and imposed heavy reparations on Germany.
What was the significance of the Harlem Renaissance?
It highlighted African American culture and contributions.
What was the significance of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887?
It regulated railroad rates and practices.
How did women's suffrage play a role in the Progressive Movement?
It gained momentum for the right to vote for women.
What was the significance of the Open Door Policy in China?
It aimed to ensure equal trade opportunities in China.
Explain the concept of trench warfare.
A type of warfare where soldiers fought from deep trenches.
How did the 19th Amendment affect women's rights during the 1920s?
It granted women the right to vote.
Describe the impact of immigration on American society during the Gilded Age.
Immigration significantly increased the labor force and led to cultural diversity.
Explain the concept of "muckraking" and its significance.
Investigative journalism that exposed corruption and societal issues.
Discuss the debate surrounding imperialism in the U.S. during the late 1800s.
Debates included moral arguments and economic interests.
How did WWI impact the home front in the United States?
Rationing, war bonds, and women entering the workforce.
The 18th Amendment led to the outlawing of what?
Alcohol.