Empire State of Mind (Imperialism)
The 1898 explosion of this battleship led to the Spanish-American War.
The USS Maine
What event is this?
"A fire so fierce, lives were lost,
But from the ashes, change was tossed.
A factory’s fall, a nation’s wake,
New laws were passed for safety’s sake."
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
This action taken by Germany led most directly to the U.S. declaring war in World War I (WWI).
Zimmerman Telegram
This colorful period driven by fear of communism led to government crackdowns on suspected radicals such as the Palmer Raids.
Red Scare
Homeless communities during the Depression were called this, mocking the president
Hoovervilles
You don’t need a supplement if you get this from the sun
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the Normandy beach landings
Vitamin D-Day
This policy, promoted by John Hay, aimed to ensure equal trading rights in China.
Open Door Policy
What amendment is this?
"A long-fought victory, proudly won and planned.
From marches and protests, their power grew,
At last, the ballot belonged to them too."
19th Amendment
During World War I, the U.S. government raised money for the war effort by selling these to citizens, who were encouraged to “loan” money to the government with the promise of repayment plus interest after the war.
Liberty Bonds
This 1925 event pitted modern science against religious fundamentalism when a teacher was prosecuted for teaching evolution.
The Scopes Trial
This New Deal program provided jobs for young men in conservation projects like planting trees and building parks.
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
A children’s song during which you “all fall down”
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The iconic woman working in the factories during WWII
Ring around the Rosie the Riveter
This 1904 policy claimed the right to intervene in Latin American nations to preserve stability, building on the Monroe Doctrine.
The Roosevelt Corollary
What book is this?
"A book so raw, it made them see,
The horrors of the industry.
workers weak and unclean meat,
A law was passed protecting food we eat."
The Jungle
Thousands of women took on roles as switchboard operators in the U.S. military, earning this nickname.
Hello Girls
These laws/acts set limits on immigration in 1921 & 1924, discriminating against southern & eastern Europeans.
Quota Act (National Origins Act)
The “3 Rs” of the New Deal were…
Relief, Recovery, & Reform
The ship in Pirates of the Caribbean
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the attack on this would be a ”date which will live in infamy”
Black Pearl Harbor
It didn’t change the constitution, but this 1898 joint resolution passed by Congress stated the U.S. would not annex Cuba after the Spanish-American War.
The Teller Amendment
What group is this?
"We dig up dirt, expose the lies,
Corruption hides, but not from our eyes.
From Teddy, we got our name,
& thanks to our articles, reforms came."
Muckrakers
This tandem of laws (set of two) limited freedom of speech & targeted Germans, socialists and other dissenters during World War I (WWI).
Espionage & Sedition Acts
The economy of the 1920s was largely fueled by this practice of buying stocks with borrowed money.
Buying on Margin
This novel by John Steinbeck tells the story of a struggling Dust Bowl family migrating to California.
The Grapes of Wrath
In basketball, when a player reaches double figures in 3 of the 5 statistical categories + the African American movement to secure victory over racism at home and abroad
Triple Double V Campaign
Coined in the 1890s, this style of reporting emphasized exaggeration and sensationalism over facts to attract readers.
Yellow Journalism
Which president is this?
"With a Square Deal guiding all I do,
I took on trusts and broke a few.
I spoke soft words, but power I bore,
And made the presidency bold once more."
Teddy Roosevelt
This peace proposal by President Wilson aimed to reshape Europe after WWI and reduce the causes of future conflicts with the creation of the League of Nations
Fourteen Points
This president promised a "return to normalcy" after World War I & supported laissez-faire policies.
Warren G. Harding
A controversial proposal by FDR aimed to add more people to this 9 person government body to secure rulings in favor of his policies.
The Supreme Court
During WWII, this government agency mediated disputes between workers and employers
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the most expensive property in monopoly
War Labor Boardwalk
To appease California and reduce tensions with Japan in 1907, Theodore Roosevelt made this informal agreement to reduce immigration without the need for legislation like the Chinese Exclusion Act.
"Gentlemen's Agreement"
What president is this?
"With ‘New Freedom’ as my call,
I sought to break a mighty wall.
Tariffs, banks, and trusts, beware!
For under me, reform was fair."
Woodrow Wilson
This decorated African American regiment fought bravely under French command and was awarded the Croix de Guerre.
Harlem Hellfighters or 369th Regiment
In 1921, racial tensions exploded in this Oklahoma city, where a prosperous Black community known as “Black Wall Street” was destroyed by white mobs, resulting in mass deaths and the burning of homes and businesses.
Tulsa Race Massacre
Created during the New Deal, this agency insured bank deposits to restore public confidence in the banking system after widespread bank failures.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Top-secret WWII programs that developed the first atomic bomb
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A reality TV competition that challenges fashion desginers to create clothes
Manhattan Project Runway