Prior to World War 1
What was Prohibition?
prohibited the sale and consumption of alcohol- 18th amendment
Why was WWI so devastating compared to other wars in the past?
A combination of outdated strategies (trench warfare) and new deadly military technology caused extremely high death rates
What was the treaty that ended WWI?
Treaty of Versailles
What was the Great Migration
Mass movement of African Americans the the northern states
What did the 19th Amendment do?
womens right to vote
What is Laissez Faire Economics?
Hands off the economic policy and the US government does not interfere in business.
How did technology impact WWI?
Technology led to increased death and destruction; also led to advancements in medicine.
What were Wilson’s two main goals at the end of the war?
Wilson wanted American isolationism and to create a lasting peace
How did the Sedition Act of 1918 violate the 1st Amendment?
Johnson allowed Southern state governments to use loopholes to limit the rights of African Americans
Who was Gavrilo Princip?
Assassin that killed Archduke Ferdinand and sparked WWI
What did the 13th Amendment do and who was it passed by?
Passed by Abraham Lincoln, the law made slavery illegal in the U.S and helped former slaves gain freedom after the Civil War.
How did the Zimmermann Note affect American neutrality?
Caused US to declare war on Germany
What was the peacekeeping organization that formed after WWI and why was it unsuccessful?
League of Nations; United States did not join - made it extremely weak
What was the purpose of labor unions?
organized workers who faced abuses during Gilded Age; fought for better wages, shorter hours, and safety
Explain the 14th Amendment
granted citizenship to former slaves. Allowed them the freedoms and liberties that white males had. Also gave African Americans equal protection under the law. This meant that people could not be treated unfairly or differently based on their race.
How does the sinking of the Lusitania and Zimmerman note cause the US to join WWI?
Lusitana was a ship sunk by the Germans and 128 Americans were killed; angered Zimmerman Note from Germany to Mexico promising them lost lands if they joined WW1 and attacked in America; caused the US to get involved directly in WW1
What was the foreign policy of the US after WWI and why did they choose it?
Isolationism; did not want to become involved in European conflicts
What were the results of the Treaty of Versailles? (focus on Germany)
Germany was severely weakened; payed billion in reparations, lost territory and colonies, limited their military
What is a Monopoly?
A company or corporation has total control over an industry; eliminates competition and allows companies to control prices
How did Teddy Roosevelt accomplish environmental protection?
passed conservation laws, protected national parks, and created protection agencies
What were the MANIA causes of World War 1 and which one sparked the start of WW1.
Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, Assassination
The spark of the war was the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria
How did the workforce in the US change when men began being drafted into WWI
Minorities and women were now able to work in industries that they were previously denied work in
29. What was the Gilded Age in America?
period of rapid industrialization and business/political/social abuses. Masked by great economic growth
Explain what carpetbaggers and Scalawags were during the Reconstruction Era.
Carpetbaggers - northerners who moved to the south in order to make a profit
Scalawags - Southerners who supported republican party
What was the impact of economic prosperity during the Roaring 20’s
people enjoyed more leisure time and activities; spent money on recreation; art, music, and culture all began to become important to people