Definitions pt. 1
The space between the trenches, often covered with bodies, barbed wire, and huge holes.
No-Man’s-Land
How could Roosevelt claim to be both a Social Darwinist AND a progressive?
Believed in the need to have strong citizens (Progressive) and strong global influence (Social Darwinist)
In May of 2025, Mr. Kant married his high school sweetheart. What is her name (full maiden name)?
Name three countries that fought for the Allies and three that fought for the Central Powers.
Allies - France, G.B., Russia, U.S., Japan, Italy
Central Powers - Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
Intense pride in one’s homeland.
Nationalism
The Right to vote.
Suffrage
Why did the women’s suffrage movement have such a slow start and development? What were the two groups that were split between the suffrage movement?
Split between two groups + dealing with the Civil War / society (threatened)
1) Pass an Amendment or 2) Wait for States to pass law
What is Mr. Kant's birthday?
January 24th
Name four new technologies that were used during WWI. What effect did these new technologies have?
Machine Guns, Flamethrowers, Tanks, Aircraft Carriers, Submarines (U-boats), Toxic Gas
A military conflict where a nation must fight enemies on two separate geographically distinct fronts simultaneously.
War On Two Front
Voters directly choose a party’s candidates in an election.
Direct Primary
What was the Federal Reserve Act? What did it do?
Created 12 regional banks over the country
National Supervision (raise interest rates and control money in circulation)
Before becoming a teacher, Mr. Kant worked part time jobs. What was his most recent (and longest) part time job?
How did the entrance of the United States into World War I affect the makeup of the American workforce?
Great Migration (African Americans), Immigrants, and Women stepped up to replace soldiers.
A hidden or secret bar that operated illegally during the Prohibition Era.
Speakeasies
Commander of the U.S. forces during WWI.
John J. Pershing
What happened during the election of 1912? Who played the spoiler role, and how did that affect the election?
Teddy Roosevelt split the Republican Party (Progressives/Bull Moose Party v. Conservative Party)
Roosevelt; stole votes from Conservative Party
While in college, Mr. Kant played two years of football before having to stop due to injury. What position did he play while there?
OLB
Name and explain the four main factors that caused WWI.
1) Tangling Alliances
2) Militarism / Arms Race
3) Aggressive Imperialism
4) Extreme Nationalism
Published The Jungle, which told the disgusting story of moldy meat from Europe, pumped with chemicals, left out in rooms, dripped on, rats throughout the piles, etc.
Upton Sinclair
A database of men aged 18-25 to be potentially drafted into the military in a national emergency.
Selective Service
What were the Amendments of the Progressive Era? Explain each. (4)
1) 16th Amendment - Income Taxes
2) 17th Amendment - Citizens select Senators
3) 18th Amendment - Prohibition
4) 19th Amendment - Women's Suffrage
Mr. Kant made the LBAA Tournament as a 7th and 8th grader. What were these years?
2015 and 2016
How were civil liberties in America limited during World War I? Name and describe the policies.
1) Espionage Act of 1917 - No helping the enemy or interfering with U.S. war effort
2) Sedition Act of 1918 - Illegal to speak against the war publicly
Voters can remove an official during terms.
Recall