Imperialism and World War I
As warfare became more technologically advanced, these were used to protect and hide soldiers.
What are trenches?
These young women of the 1920s challenged traditional social norms with shorter dresses, bobbed haircuts, jazz dancing, and more independent lifestyles.
Who are flappers?
This surprise Japanese attack on this U.S. naval base in Hawaii led to America entering the war.
What is Pearl Harbor?
These two nations were the main aggressors in the Cold War.
Who are America and the Soviet Union?
This man is famous for leading non-violent protests and inspiring African Americans across the nation.
Who is MLK Jr?
Historians often agree that these 4 factors are the MAIN causes of World War I
What are militarism, alliances, Imperialism, and nationalism?
Signed into effect in 1920, the 18th amendment, more popularly known as this term, banned the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol.
What is the Prohibition?
This targeted advertising was used to sway Americans to join war efforts.
What is Propaganda?
This theory stated that if one country fell to communism, it would cause others to fall too.
What is the Domino Theory?
This Civil Rights leaders is known for his association with the Black Panthers and his initial belief in more violent protest.
Who is Malcolm X?
This treaty officially ended WWI and including terms such as Germany paying billions to Allied countries and taking blame for the war.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
During the ban on alcohol, Americans met in these underground, secret bars to drink and have fun.
What are speakeasies?
During this battle, Allied forced attacked 5 beaches in France. After particularly bloody fighting, the Allies were able to push into France and put Germany on the retreat.
What is D-Day?
The USSR launched this satellite, putting them ahead in the Space Race.
What is Sputnik?
This supreme court case overturned the idea of separate but equal in education.
What is Brown vs Board of Ed?
Following incidents such as the explosion of the USS Maine (Spanish-American War) and the sinking of the Lusitania (WWI), journalists used this form of exaggeration to sway the opinions of readers toward declaring war.
What is yellow journalism?
This New Deal program created a program to give money to retired workers, unemployed, and families with children. This program still exists today.
What is Social Security?
To force Japan into submission, this president made the decision to drop two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Who is Truman?
During this event, the US and USSR faced off over the placement of nuclear weapons.
What is the Cuban Missile Crisis?
This group of kids were some of the first to attend an all white school in Arkansas. They were escorted by national guard for their protection.
Who are the Little Rock Nine?
Germany sent this secret message to Mexico encouraging an alliance against the United States. This officially coninced America to end it's neutrality and join WWI.
What is the Zimmerman Telegram?
This president created the New Deal, a series of reform programs meant to help Americans get back on their feet after the economic crash.
Who is FDR (Franklin Delano Roosevelt)?
This group of all-black pilots became renowned for their heroism and success protecting bomber jets during the war.
Who are the Tuskeegee Airmen?
This period is known for it's paranoia and witch-hunts of communists. It is named for the Senator who spurred all the paranoia.
What is McCarthyism?