American Imperialism
What engineering project connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and was completed in 1914 under U.S. control?
The Panama Canal
What 1914 event started World War I in Europe?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What nickname was given to American soldiers in WWI?
Doughboys
What new technology helped create a shared national culture?
Radio and Movies
This Supreme Court case established “separate but equal” segregation laws
Plessy V. Ferguson
What event sparked the Spanish-American War in 1898?
Explosion of the USS Maine
What event led the U.S. to enter World War I?
The Zimmermann Telegram and unrestricted submarine warfare
What was mass movement of African Americans from the South to Northern cities known as?
The Great Migration
This Renaissance resulted in a cultural and artistic movement celebrating African American identity
The Harlem Renaissance
This constitutional compromise ensured that slaves could be counted in calculating the number of votes a state could have in the House of Representatives.
Three-Fifths Compromise
Which territory did the U.S. gain after the Spanish-American War that resulted in a violent rebellion led by Emilio Aguinaldo?
The Philippines
What law required men to register for the draft during WWI
Selective Service Act (The Draft)
What law was established during World War I that hindered speech that could interfere with US military operations (including the Draft)?
The Espionage Act
Henry Ford developed what innovation that made cars affordable for average Americans?
Assembly Line
Who wrote "tis time to part" in his work Common Sense during the American Revolution?
Thomas Paine
What policy, announced by President Roosevelt, stated that the U.S. would act as a “policeman” in Latin America?
The Roosevelt Corollary (to the Monroe Doctrine)
What treaty ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles
What famous Socialist Politician was convicted of violating the Espionage Act and was sentenced to 10 years in Prison?
Eugene V. Debs
What new style of marketing led to convincing consumers they "needed" items instead of simply "wanting" them?
Advertising
The Articles of Confederation
What was Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy slogan that emphasized strength?
Speak softly and carry a big stick
What did President Wilson want to create as part of his 14 Points Plan?
The League of Nations
What was the fear of communism spreading to the U.S. after the Russian Revolution known as?
The Red Scare
This women challenged traditional norms through fashion, independence, and social behavior
The Flappers
This early foreign policy approach, named after our 5th US President, warned European powers not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere
The Monroe Doctrine