The Gilded Age
Laissez-Faire economics advocates for:
Minimal government interference in business
Which of the following is associated with The Progressive Movement?
a. The establishment of the Federal Reserve
b. The implementation of the New Deal
c. The introduction of initiatives, referendums, and recalls
d. The passage of the Homestead Act
c. The introduction of initiatives, referendums, and recalls
Trench Warfare
Introduced by Franklin D. Roosevelt this fundamentally altered the role of the federal government in the economy by expanding federal oversight to provide economic relief, recovery, and reform
The New Deal
The sinking of this ship led to The U.S. entering WW1.
The Lusitania
Who were the Muckrakers?
Journalists who exposed corruption and social injustices
Which amendment allowed the government to collect an income tax?
The 16th Amendment
Which WW1 event occurred after the Battle of Somme?
Lusitania hit by German ships
Germany invades Belgium
U.S. receives the Zimmerman Note
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles
The movement of African Americans from the rural South to cities in the North was known as:
The Great Migration
Which two countries did The Zimmermann Telegram propose an alliance between?
Germany and Mexico
John D. Rockefeller is best known for becoming one of the first millionaires in which industry?
Which amendment abolished poll taxes in federal elections?
The 24th Amendment
What was the name of the treaty that put an end to WW1 and imposed many harsh penalties on Germany?
The Treaty of Versailles
Which 1935 Act created unemployment insurance, old-age pensions, and aid to dependent children and the disabled?
The Social Security Act
Which amendment repealed Prohibition?
The 21st Amendment
The Gilded Age was marked by significant immigration to the United States, primarily from: (2 continents)
Europe and Asia
Which President is credited with the construction of the Panama Canal?
Theodore Roosevelt
The main members of the Allied Powers included:
Britain, France, Russia, and later the United States
This New Deal program created jobs by employing workers and artisans on public works projects.
WPA (Works Progress Administration)
During the Progressive Era (1890s to 1920s), the ______________ party sought to represent the interests of ordinary people, particularly farmers and laborers, against the perceived corruption and power of the elite and big businesses
Populist
When did The Gilded Age occur?
a. 1820-1850
b. 1865-1900
c. 1900-1920
d. 1920-1940
b. 1865-1900
Which process allows citizens to remove elected officials from office before their term ends?
The Recall Process
What was the name of the international organization to resolve disputes between countries envisioned by Woodrow Wilson in his 14 Points Plan? (*hint: the United States never actually joined it!*)
The League of Nations
Which program is responsible to regulate the stock market, enforce federal securities laws, and prevent fraudulent practices to protect investors
The SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)
The publication of Upton Sinclair’s "The Jungle" led to the passage of which significant legislation
The Pure Food and Drug Act