Unit 1 & Unit 2
This type of source often adds a layer of interpretation to an original artifact.
Secondary Source
In the late 1800's, the US moved from an ___________ economy to an ____________ economy.
agrarian; industrial
What future US President made a name for himself during the Spanish-American War?
Theodore Roosevelt
Why were the 1920’s known as the “Roaring” 20’s?
The booming economy & widespread social movements.
What was the event that finally brought the US into WW2?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
McCarthyism
What was once referred to as a planet, but is now considered a dwarf planet?
What were the 3 unalienable rights listed in all US founding documents?
Life, liberty, & the pursuit of happiness... will also accept life, liberty, and property.
What social group fought for & gained the right to vote during the Progressive Era by the 19th Amendment?
Women
What 2 basic foreign policies did the US switch back & forth between from the years 1898-1945?
Isolation & Intervention
How did FDR communicate with the American public during the Depression?
Fireside Chats
What were the pieces of legislation called that pledged to stay out of World War & foreign affairs (from 1935-1939)?
The Neutrality Acts
Why was it difficult for the US to succeed in the Vietnam War?
The Vietcong made it difficult to know our enemy. They also knew the terrain & were experienced with Guerilla Warfare. The US did not receive much support from the homefront during Vietnam.
Which is the only vowel on a standard keyboard that is not on the top line of letters?
"A"
Give 2 examples of primary sources & 2 examples of secondary sources.
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What economic policy enabled businesses to produce & sell without restrictions & regulations?
Laissez-Faire
What was the foreign policy called throughout most of the 1800's?
The Monroe Doctrine
How did FDIC or the Bank Holiday help to restore citizens' trust in banks during the Depression?
FDIC: Money lost in bank closures would be protected under insurance up.
Bank Holiday: Gave banks time and assistance to get back on their feet.
What was the policy called in which we started to trade & do business with the Allied countries, but under the following conditions: no guns/military supplies, immediate payment, and only transported on American ships?
Cash & Carry Act
What act within the Truman Doctrine gave monetary/financial assistance to countries at-risk of falling to communism?
The Marshall Plan
Name any 5 MLB teams
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What did the Federalists want when it came to the new Constitution & what did the Anti-Federalists want?
Federalists: Strong national/federal government
Anti-Federalists: Rights for citizens; some powers reserved to the states & local governments
What book was written by muckraker Upton Sinclair & exposed the unsanitary & horrible working conditions of the meat industry?
"The Jungle"
Give 2 reasons the US entered World War I:
Trading with countries in WW1, Sinking of the Lusitania, & the Zimmermann Telegram
What social movement was the revival of African-American culture in northern cities?
The Harlem Renaissance
How did the Americans have an advantage at Midway?
Intercepted Japanese codes about a surprise attack at Midway & prepared for it
What Soviet leader & US leader formed a relationship that would influence the USSR to move to a democracy?
Mikhail Gorbachev & Ronald Reagan
Name 3 Will Ferrell movies
The Campaign, Step Brothers, Elf, The Other Guys, Talladega Nights, etc.
List 2 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
No standing military, no figurehead/president, no way to tax, weak federal government, etc.
How did many Tycoons build monopolies?
By buying out opponents/competition & raising the price
What was the slogan used for the Roosevelt Corollary?
Big-Stick Diplomacy: "Speak softly & carry a big stick"
Give ONE of the reasons the Stock-Market Crashed
Over-borrowing/buying on credit, panic, too much selling stocks not enough buying, no funding for businesses, laissez-faire
Why did FDR decide to stay isolated during the 1930's & not enter WW2 initially?
To recover from the Great Depression & build up our economy and military.
What was the solution/agreement that ended the Cuban Missile Crisis?
The Soviets would remove their missiles from Cuba if the US removed the blockade of Cuba & promised not to invade. Also, the US had to remove missiles from Turkey.
This is the most-bought video game of all time. (It came out in 2011)
Minecraft
What were 2 priorities of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
Education, natural rights, expansion, anti-slavery, etc.
What were the 3 C's of Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal?
Control of Corporations
Consumer Protection
Conservation of Natural Resources
Name 3 reasons the US got involved in the Spanish-American War:
Protecting Cuba, business interests in Cuba (Sugar), Sinking of the USS Maine, Yellow Journalism
What was the difference between how Herbert Hoover & FDR dealt with the Great Depression?
Hoover - took no action... believed economy would fix itself
FDR - took immediate action... implemented government intervention (New Deal)
Give 3 ways American people could contribute to the War effort during WW2
War bonds, rationing, victory gardens, enlisting, donating money, rallies, etc.
What foreign policy vowed the US to give various forms of assistance to countries at risk of Soviet control?
The Truman Doctrine (will accept containment)
What is the name of the defensive specialist position in volleyball that wears a different colored jersey?
Libero