World War 1
Define Imperialism
Taking over land that is not yours, often for resources.
What was the trial that pitted fundamentalists vs modernists?
The Scopes Trial
What state is Herbert Hoover from?
Iowa
How many terms did FDR get elected to?
4
Which cartoon character got their iconic look from flappers?
Minnie Mouse
Define the Great Migration
African Americans moving from the South to the North for better jobs and treatment
What was the proper name of the 18th Amendment, or Prohibition?
The Volstead Act
What was Hoover's plan for fixing the Great Depression?
Rugged Individualism / Localism / Trickle Down Economics / Volunteerism
Who did Social Security extend support to?
Elderly, Sick, Mothers with Children, Unemployed
What acronym do we use to describe the reasons for World War 1?
M A N I A
What act in Bosnia triggered World War 1?
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Where did people go to drink during prohibition?
Speakeasies
What caused the Dust Bowl?
Over farming and severe drought
Which group that we talked about typically had much higher unemployment?
African Americans
Who was the first man to fly across the Atlantic ocean solo?
Charles Lindburgh
What is the Selective Service Act?
The "Draft" where young men are drafted into military forces.
What new way of paying for things did many Americans use in the 1920's?
Credit
Which political party was Hoover from?
Republican (FDR was known for creating a Democratic majority)
What did the FDIC do?
Insured bank deposits
Initially, what was the United States position on World War 1?
Traditional Neutrality
What act of unrestricted submarine warfare pushed the United States into WW1?
The sinking of the Lusitania.
What is the idea of buying stocks with credit?
Buying on Margin
What group did we talk about that marched on Washington, only to be turned away by Dwight Eisenhower and Douglas MacArthur?
The Bonus Army
How did the 1932 election show the nation had changed its view on Government?
It showed that they thought the government had a responsibility for the welfare of its people.
How did Calvin Coolidge initially become President?
Warren Harding died in office