World War I
APUSH Grab Bag
100

After the sinking of this ship, Britain and Germany signed the Sussex Pledge, and American politicians started to prepare for war. 

What is the Lusitania? 

100
Born a slave, he gave an impassioned speech on the Fourth of July.

Who is Frederick Douglass? 

200
Upon declaring war, the United States passed a law of this nature, requiring service from all men aged 18-45. 

What is conscription, Selective Service Act, or a draft? 

200

After the passing of the Tariff of Abominations, this state, with the encouragement of this politician, threatened to secede from the union.

What is South Carolina, John C. Calhoun?
300
This was the labor union who were very active in anti-war sentiments?

Who were the Industrial Workers of the World? 

300

This colony was known as a "city upon a hill" to the rest of the (heathens).

What is Massachusetts? 

400

This group of agents were responsible for raids and deportation of "unAmerican" citizens.

What is the American Protective League? 

400

You may think this publication detailed hockey games, but it actually contained many significant political cartoons in the late 19th/early 20th century.

What is Puck Magazine?

500

This Supreme Court case unanimously ruled that the Sedition Act did not violate 1st Amendment stating that what is considered free speech during peacetime cause acts of “national insubordination” during wartime.

What is Shenck v. the United States? 

500

This was the one state who abstained from declaring independence from Great Britain, fearing their army would move from an occupation of Boston to and occupation of their land.

What is New York?