Chapter 7 (1)
1. Describe how the sinking of the Lusitania impacted the United States.
It increased support for declaring war against Germany.
6. When the US entered World War 1, how did this impact the days of fighting?
The United States decreased the number of days fighting and helped end the war.
11. List three events that would have encouraged the growth of popular culture in the 1920s.
rise of flapper culture
increased popularity of jazz music
release of movies and radio programming
14. During the Great Depression, many families faced economic challenges. What were two results of these challenges?
Hoovervilles
Soup kitchens
2. Why did Germany promise to give Mexico the territories that they lost in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona?
Germany promised to give Mexico the territories that they had lost if Mexico promised to fight against the United States.
7. Circle the three impacts that World War 1 had on the United States.
A) expanded the United States economy
B) increased the role of the government and military in United States culture
D) made the United States a leading figure in international politics
12. Why was there an increase in the purchasing of appliances during the 1920s?
The 1920s was a time of economic growth in the country when people had extra money to spend.
15. Circle the three events that caused the Great Depression.
A) stock market crash
D) bank runs
E) increased unemployment
3. List out the three historical events that led to the United States becoming involved in World War I.
sinking of the Lusitania
Interception of the Zimmerman Telegram
Increased economic ties with Great Britain
8) Within Widrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points peace treaty, he urges the nation to reduce the number of weapons created around the world. Why would he want this?
He would want to do this as an effort to prevent another world war. It would promote communication instead of fighting.
13. Circle the three major impacts of the Harlem Renaissance.
A) increased awareness of issues faced by African Americans
C) increased the popularity of African American art and music
E) inspired increased migration of African Americans into northern cities
16. What is one benefit of the Social Security Act that was passed during the Great Depression?
It provided money to older citizens.
4. Using the provided map, label each country with the correlating number.
Refer to the study guide answer sheet.
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9. Using the provided chart, answer the following question.
(refer to the study guide)
According to the chart, the Treaty of Versailles was designed to punish Germany for its role in starting World War 1.
True
17. Match the New Deal agencies with how they impacted citizens in the United States during the Great Depression.
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
TVA
-It constructed dams along the Tennessee River.
WPA
-It created employment opportunities building highways, bridges, public buildings, parks and airports.
CCC
-It expanded and developed the national parks.
5. What do you notice about the number of Allied Powers compared to the number of Central Powers (Germans) after the United States joined the war?
After the United States joined the war, the Allied Powers had a numerical advantage over the Central Powers (Germans).
10. Why did many senators choose NOT to support United States membership in the League of Nations?
They were afraid that it would cause the United States to be involved in more wars.