Westward Expasion
African-Americans seeking to escape persecution in the south moved westward to Kansas so they could take part in the Homestead Act. They were called...?
Exodusters
He was shot in the stomach while giving a speech to attempt to run for his third term. Supposedly, he finished his speech before allowing any medical care
Theodore Roosevelt
What product was deemed vital for restoring the American economy after the Civil War?
Cotton
What country originated chemical warfare?
Germany
Will Smith plays himself in this 90's comedy tv show with a catchy rap theme song that explains his move to live with his aunt and uncle.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Define the Homestead Act of 1862. What were qualifications?
Individuals were offered "free" 160 acres of land. The catch was that they had to work the land to produce sustainable agriculture for 5 years in order to acquire the deed to the land. You had to be 21 and a U.S. citizen or pursuing your U.S. citizenship.
He modernized the navy and introduced a merit based system for hiring federal employees.
Define 40 acres and a mule. Why did it not come to fruition?
The first failed promise to African-Americans. It was supposed to give 200,000 freedmen 40 acres and a mule under Lincoln's Administration. As soon as, Lincoln is assassinated, Johnson takes office and gives all the land back to southerners.
The British and the Mark One
This animated series has been remade in more modern years. The first episode came out in 1960. Key clue: They have their own cereal and vitamins.
The Flintstones
What did the U.S. government decide to do when they ran out of land to give away for the Homestead Act? It resulted in?
They took land from Native American reservations in Oklahoma until that ran out in 1892. This resulted in the last land allotment give away to be an all out race to see who could claim the land remaining land by placing their stake in it. This was called the Oklahoma Land Runs.
This president teaches the consequences of the spoils system. What is the spoils system? How did it affect him?
A person was to receive political office in return for supporting a political candidate's election. A disgruntled man believed that James Garfield owed him an office for being a key part of his election campaign. When he did not receive this office, he shot Garfield.
Abraham Lincoln's death was part of a larger plot that included what details?
Assassination of Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth. Assassination of Vice President Andrew Johnson by George Atzerodt. Assassination of Secretary of state William Seward by Lewis Paine. John Wilkes Booth succeeded. Atzerodt got drunk and did nothing. Paine broke into Seward's home posing as someone delivering medicine. He stabbed Seward several times, as well as, other members of the household but did not manage to kill any of them. This was all do to unrest over the ending of the war for southerners.
French
This classic show is described to be a,"strange mix of horror, science-fiction, drama, comedy and superstition." It aired in 1959.
The Twilight Zone
The Transcontinental Railroad was built by which two companies? Where did each start and what direction did they go? Who was the primary employees for each company? Who went further and why? Where did the two railroads meet?
Union Pacific Railroad started in Sacramento, CA and headed east. Central Pacific Railroad started in Omaha, NE and headed west. Central primarily employed the Irish. The Union primarily employed the Chinese. The Central pacific went further on account of not having to cross through the Sierra Nevada mountains. The railroads met to connect the railroad in Promontory Point, Utah.
Donald Trump speaks favorably of this president.
William McKinley
What piece of legislature brought the Civil War to an official end and what did it detail?
Compromise of 1877- As a condition of Hayes being recognized by the south willingly as president, the north agreed to pull their military out of the south.
What battle from WWI is the most significant for the Americans? It included a need to increase the draft to what ages?
Meuse-Argonne Offensive. 18-45 years old.
Golden Girls
What were the three heavy conflict points that I mentioned in lecture between Native Americans and White Americans?
Land Stewardship vs. Land Ownership
Nomadic Hunter-Gathering vs. Commercialized Agriculture
Cultural Beliefs, Attire, and Language vs. American Society
This president betrayed Theodore Roosevelt who mentored him in favor of his own policy ideas.
William Taft
What are the Reconstruction Amendments? Define each.
13, 14, 15. 13th emancipated all slavery. 14 guaranteed citizenship to African-Americans. 15 guaranteed African-Americans the right to vote.
What were the three aspects that convinced Americans to go to WWI?
Propaganda leading to Anti-German sentiment.
The sinking of the Lusitania.
The acquiring of the Zimmerman Telegram (Note)
This movie aired in 1985. It was deemed too dark and scary for viewers. It cost Disney a substantial amount of money and almost ruined the company's reputation.
The Black Cauldron