Cold War
Who was the president during the Cold War?
Harry S. Truman
Ture or false - The American government was aware of what was going on.
True, they did know what was going on yet they didnt do anything about it.
What was one of the main issues of women's suffrage?
Women's voting rights
Why did Germany start WW1?
A way to secure its place as a leading power.
When did Colonialism start?
The 15th century
How many years did the cold war last?
45 years
About how many jews were murdered during the holocaust?
6 Million
What amendment changed women's rights?
19th
Which wars led to ww1?
Balkan Wars
Where did Colonialism originate from?
It was led by the Portuguese
What triggered the Cold War?
Political rivalry between the US and the USSR.
What does genocide mean?
A mass extermination of a particular group of people.
Who was the Women's suffrage leader who illegally voted?
Susan B. Anthony
Chemical Warfare resulted in the mass production of these defense mechanisms.
Gas masks
What is colonialism practiced?
The practice of domination.
How many Americans died in the Cold War?
382
What happened to Hitler after the Holocaust? Why?
Hitler committed suicide to avoid consequences for his actions.
Why did so many states deny women the right to vote?
Women lacked the expertise or mental capacity to offer a useful opinion about political issues.
What revolution took place in Russia during the war?
The Bolshevik revolution
What were the Causes of Colonialism?
It was an opportunity to make money.
The Federal Highway act was signed by what president?
Eisenhower
What was at least one of the first concentration camps ran by the SS?
Buchenwald, Dachau, and Sachsenhausen
First state to allow women to vote?
Wyoming
Why was the Lusitania important?
It caused international outrage and helped turn public opinion against Germany, particularly in the then-neutral United States.
Why did Colonialism start?
It was opening up access to silver and gold.