Civil War & Reconstruction
What was the MAIN cause of the Civil War?
Slavery / Election of Abraham Lincoln
Organization formed to help farmers fight against railroad prices and fair treatment. They fought for government regulation of railroads and banks.
Farmers Alliance
This revolution involved rapid railroad expansion, advanced automobiles for closer travel, steel, wide-span electricity, and oil.
2nd Industrial Revolution
This treaty officially ended World War I and placed full responsibility for the conflict on Germany, requiring the nation to pay significant reparations.
Treaty of Versailles
groups of workers who band together to
achieve better pay, safer working conditions, and other benefits.
Labor Union
This amendment ended slavery in the United States
13th Amendment
Hint: Helped farmers pay debts and get higher prices for their crops.
Bimetallism
This revolution involved steam-powered trains, basic rail networks that helped with far traveling, textiles, and iron.
1st Industrial Revolution
During World War 1, women primarily worked in roles such as?
Red Cross nurses & non-combat roles.
Of, relating to, or characteristic of farmers or
their way of life
Agrarian
This Amendment Gave African American men the right to vote.
15th Amendment
Which statement best describes the idea of Manifest Destiny in the mid-1800s United States?
A. The belief that industrialization would improve life in American cities
B. The belief that the United States had a God-given right to expand its territory across the continent
C. The idea that only the original thirteen colonies should remain under U.S. control
D. The belief that European nations should control western lands to prevent conflict
B. The belief that the United States had a God-given right to expand its territory across the continent
Which of the following was a major effect of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries?
A) Increased reliance on hand-made goods
B) Growth of urbanization and factory systems
C) Decline in global trade and transportation
D) Reduction in technological innovation
B) Growth of urbanization and factory systems
DOUBLE POINTS
Sent by Germany to Mexico promising Mexico land if it joined the war against America. This message angered a lot of Americans and helped push the United States to enter World War I on the side of the Allies.
Zimmerman Telegram
During which unit did we discuss President Abraham Lincoln and his election?
Unit 1
or
Civil War
Which term describes the laws passed in the South after the Civil War that restricted where African Americans could live and work, controlled their labor, and attempted to keep them in conditions similar to slavery?
A. Jim Crow Laws
B. Reconstruction Acts
C. Black Codes
D. Freedmen’s Bureau Regulations
C. Black Codes
A party that grew out of the Farmers Alliance. Composed of farmers, laborers and reformers. Wanted government ownership of railroads, direct election of senators and more rights for workers & farmers.
Populist party
Which statement BEST describes working conditions for laborers during the Second Industrial Revolution?
A. Most workers experienced long hours, low pay, and unsafe factory environments.
B. Workers enjoyed shorter workdays, high wages, and strong government protections.
C. Factories provided safe machines, good ventilation, and regular days off.
D. Laborers typically worked from home and had flexible schedules with fair wages.
A. Most workers experienced long hours, low pay, and unsafe factory environments.
What is a conscientious objector?
A) A person who refuses to pay taxes for moral reasons
B) A person who opposes war and refuses military service on moral or religious grounds
C) A person who protests against government policies through civil disobedience
D) A person who advocates for stricter environmental regulations
B) A person who opposes war and refuses military service on moral or religious grounds
Time period in the United States after the
Civil War during which there were legal, social, and political challenges of the abolition of slavery and reintegration of the former Confederate States of America.
Reconstruction
Which reconstruction plan wanted to reunite the country quickly by allowing Southern states back into the union if 10% of voters pledged loyalty and accepted the end of slavery?
Lincolns 10% plan
List two challenges farmers faced during the Mid 1800s.
1. Overproduction of crops led to lower prices.
2. Falling crop prices made it hard for farmers to earn a profit.
3. High railroad shipping rates increased costs to move crops.
4. Heavy debts and high interest rates hurt farmers financially.
The complete control of an industry or the
market for a service or product.
Monopoly
The goal of creating the _______ was to ensure lasting peace after World War I by encouraging countries to cooperate, resolve conflicts through diplomacy, and prevent future wars.
League of Nations
Required all men between the ages of 21 and
30 to register for the draft
Selective Service Act