Recent American History
Part 1
Part 1
Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?
Russia
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What is the form of government of the United States?
republic
representative democracy
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
writes laws
declares war
makes the federal budget
What is one part of the judicial branch?
Supreme Court
Federal Courts
Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
When did the Great Depression start?
The Great Crash of 1929
Stock market crash of 1929
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Declaration of Independence
Why does each state have two senators?
Equal representation for small states.
The Great Compromise
Who appoints federal judges?
The President of the United States
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait.
Why did the United States enter World War II?
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
Citizens from their congressional district.
Name one power of the president.
signs bills into laws
vetoes bills
enforces laws
Commander in Chief of the military
chief diplomat
appoints federal judges
Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Global War on Terror
War in Afghanistan
War in Iraq
1920
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
the basic rights of Americans
The President of the United States can only service two terms. Why
To keep the president from becoming too powerful.
Name the three branches of government.
Congress, president, and the courts
Legislative, executive, and judicial
Why did the U.S. enter World War I?
because Germany attacked U.S. civilian ships
Longest economic recession in modern history.
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It says America is free from British control.
It says all people are created equal.
It identifies inherent rights.
It identifies individual freedoms.
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected president.