Prohibition
Which law made the consumption, transportation, and manufacturing of alcohol illegal?
18th Amendment
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
To prevent another global war
What was the nickname of these makeshift villages during the Great Depression?
Hoovervilles
What are the 2 major countries of the Cold War?
U.S. & Soviet Union (Russia)
Who was a major criminal during the Prohibition Period?
Al Capone
What was the 19th amendment?
women could have equal rights and granted the ability to vote
Double Points:
When did the Great War begin & end?
When did the U.S. get involved in the Great War?
1914 - 1918
1917
The radio was used to communicate with Americans during the Great Depression. What was the nickname of these talks?
Fireside Chats
What was the goal of the League of Nations & the United Nations?
Maintain the peace and prevent future conflicts (wars)
What was the major cause for The Great War?
Acronym M.A.I.N.
What was the nickname used to describe Jazz music?
Harlem Renaissance
What does the acronym MAIN stand for?
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
What does deflation mean?
a steep decrease in prices
Why did the United States get involved in the Korean War?
To contain communism
Why didn't the United States join the League of Nations?
These Americans during the Prohibition were described as having short-bobbed hair and dresses that stopped at the knees. What was the nickname for these Americans?
Flappers
What was the Neutrality Act?
Banned further loans or selling of weapons to nations at war
What does inflation mean?
increase in prices
Daily Double:
What was the purpose of the Bays of Pigs invasion?
Who was President during this invasion?
invade Cuba and overthrow Fidel Castro
President John F. Kennedy
What is the significance of the New Deal Program?
To create jobs and support Americans (Provide hope)
Who were 2 famous musicians that played jazz music during this time?
Louis Armstrong & Duke Ellington
2nd Chance: Next Person in line can answer if first guess is wrong.
Identify each act:
1 - No spying allowed
2 - Can't damage war supplies, property, or transportation during war time
3 - no-one is allowed to publish negative news about the government
1 - Espionage Act
2 - Sabotage Act
3 - Sedition Act
Which New Deal program was considered the most important during the Great Depression?
Social Security Act
Why were Levittowns so popular to build?
Cheap and easy to build
Daily Double:
What caused the Energy Crisis in 1963?
Who was President during the Energy Crisis?
Oil Embargo Act that created an inflation on Gas/Oil prices
President Jimmy Carter (Peanut Farmer)