The 1920s was a time of change. This decade was known as the "_______ Twenties."
"Roaring Twenties."
Spain, and other countries, have used this type of journalism to influence public opinion. (Hint: big text, bold, and sensationalizing titles)
Yellow Journalism
What is the definition of nationalism?
pride of your country and cultural identity.
What state in the United States is Colin from?
Rhode Island
Name one of the five topics we talked about during the Roaring Twenties.
- Consumer Society
- Art and Film
- Women in the 1920's (flappers)
- The Prohibition
- Al Capone
During the Industrial Revolution, where did people move from and to?
From the countryside / to the city
During the 19th century, which of these countries was the last to have an Industrial Revolution?
a) the UK
b) Germany
c) Russia
d) France
c) Russia
How many siblings (brothers / sisters) does Colin have?
one brother
Before the American Revolution, name one product Britain had high taxes.
tea, paper, newspaper, playing cards, dice . . .
What side did Spain join during World War II?
a) the Axis - Germany, Italy, Japan
b) the Allies - France, the UK, USA, U.S.S.R.
c) neither
c) neither
What country gained independence after the Spanish-American war?
Cuba
What language is Colin learning on Duolingo?
French
What were the names of the two sides of the Cold War and who were the leaders?
Western Bloc: USA
Eastern Bloc: the Soviet Union (U.S.S.R.) / (Russia)
What mysterious explosion started the Spanish-American War?
The explosion of the U.S.S. Maine / military ship.
What is capitalism? What is communism?
Capitalism: people can own private property and business
Communism: the government owns property and business
Who's Colin's favorite student?
Name one territory the USA gained from the Spanish-American War.
- Puerto Rico
- Philippines
- Guam
The Industrial Revolution was important in Spain. Name one important industry and the place it was produced.
For example:
wine: Montilla
- Cotton & Textiles: Catalonia
- Iron & Steel: Austria & the Basque Country
- Mining: All over Spain
- Banking & Finance: Madrid & Barcelona
- Railways: All over Spain
Name two art movements of the 19th century.
Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Modernism.
Who is Colin favorite female American pop-star?
Taylor Swift