Gilded Age
What is the Gilded Age?
period of economic advancement AND social problems
Who were muckrakers
writers who exposed corruption, social injustices, unethical practices
What were the 4 MAIN causes of WWI?
militarism (stockpiling weapons), alliances, imperialism, nationalism
What was Germany's policy with U-boats, and how did it affect the US?
unrestricted sub warfare, pushed US towards war
How did the flapper reflect the changing roles of women in the 1920s?
flappers rejected traditional gender roles
How did the completion of the Transcontinental RR contribute to the industrial growth of the US?
made movement of goods easier/cheaper, communication, job opportunities
Which of the following best describes Progressivism during the early 20th century?
A political and social movement focused on addressing societal problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, and corruption.
What was the primary motivation for the US to annex Hawaii in 1898?
To gain a naval base to support military operations/trade
Who made up the original central powers? Who made up the original allied powers?
central: germany, austria hungary, ottoman empire
allied: britain, france, russia
What was the relationship between prohibition and crime rates in the United States?
Powerful industrialists like Carnegie and Rockefeller were called both "Captains of Industry" and "Robber Barons" because
They provided new goods and services while underpaying their laborers.
Why was the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire a turning point in the push for labor reform?
It exposed failures in workplace safety and inspired laws addressing fire prevention and workers’ rights.
What were the major causes of the Spanish American War?
explosion of USS Maine, Yellow journalism, protect business and commercial interests, inhuman treatment of Cubans
what role did the zimmermann telegram play in the US's decision to enter WWI?
it outlined germany's proposal to Mexico for an alliance against the US, leading to public outrage
How did nativism influence the fear of radicalism during the First Red Scare?
Nativism fueled fears that unions were tied to foreign ideologies, especially with the rise of immigrant workers.
Some critics during the Gilded Age argued that big business leaders unfairly reduced competition in the market by-
forming trusts and creating monopolies
How did Upton Sinclair's The Jungle influence Progressive Era reforms?
It revealed unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry, prompting the creation of food safety laws.
How did the Black Hand play a role in the events leading up to WWI?
By carrying out the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
Why did Woodrow Wilson call the Treaty of Versailles a treaty built on quicksand?
its harsh treatment toward Germany would create future conflicts instead of lasting peace
What were the key push and pull factors that contributed to the Great Migration of African Americans in the early 20th century?
Push factors like disenfranchisement in the South, and pull factors like industrial job opportunities in northern cities.
Answer the following question using the poem below: What does the line "Give me your tired, your poor" suggest about America?
The New Colossus: Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land;Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand. A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame. Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name. Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand. Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command. The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.. “Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she. With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor,. Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
It is a land of opportunity for all
What does Jane Addams emphasize in the excerpt about her work at Hull House, reflecting the values of the Progressive Era?
"It is natural to feed the hungry and care for the sick, it is certainly natural to give pleasure to the young, comfort to the aged, and to minister to the deep-seated craving for social intercourse that all men feel."
The naturalness of caring for others and fostering social bonds
Originally, Woodrow Wilson wanted the United States to remain neutral. What were his TWO arguments for wanting to stay out of WWI?
immigrant roots would be divided if we chose a side; America's role was to mediate in the peace process
What was the main purpose behind Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points Speech
To propose a plan for creating and maintaining world peace
How was Al Capone connected to the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, and what does this event illustrate about organized crime during the 1920s?
Capone’s suspected involvement in the massacre showed how organized crime relied on violence to control the illegal alcohol trade.