Imperialism
What country was the Open Door Policy established for? (US establishing it for trade where?)
China
What was the main goal of the Progressives?
They wanted significant government intervention
Who were the central powers?
Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
What type of housing did people live in?
Hoovervilles
What was the main event that led to the US joining WWII?
The Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbour
What kind of journalism rose during this period and had a large effect on public opinion of the tension between Spain & America?
Yellow Journalism
What medium did Jacob Riis use to portray his ideas?
Photography
What important ship was sunk that escalated tensions with Germany
Lusitania
T or F: Hoover was against laissez-faire economics.
False
What was the Double V campaign?
African Americans believed they would win the war while also winning the war against racism.
What territory did America want to acquire from the Spanish-American war?
Cuba
Who wrote The Jungle?
Upton Sinclair
What was the red scare?
Growing anti-communist sentiment
Was the Securities & Exchange Commission: relief, recovery or reform?
Reform
What was the battle that ended WWII?
Battle of the Bulge
When was the Purchase of Alaska?
1867
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
Revival of the arts and pursuits of the black population
Did the Court Packing Scheme happen?
No
How did Korematsu argue against the Japanese internment?
By saying it went against the 5th amendment.
What US ship exploded in Havana Harbor?
USS Maine
Which president signed to approve the Food & Drug Act?
Teddy Roosevelt
When was the National Origins Act put in place?
1924
When was the Social Security enforced?
1935
What technique did the Americans use specifically in conquering territory (not bombing) to gain ground against the Japanese?
Island-hopping to block supply chains.