World War I began in Europe in 1914 when Germany and Austria-Hungary went to war with who? Name at least two of the three countries.
Britain, France, and Russia
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How did movies impact the popular culture of the 1920's and early 30's?
Provided an escape from the harsh realities of the economic depression
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During the height of the Great Depression almost 25% of Americans were?
Unemployed
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Why did FDR compare the Lend-Lease act to lending a neighbor a garden hose who's house was on fire?
He wanted to protect democracy throughout Europe and the rest of the world
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What was the famous railroad strike of the Progressive era?
The Pullman strike
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Which nations legislative body refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles?
The United States Senate
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Which values were challenged by the Scopes trial in 1925?
Religion
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How did the Hawley-Smoot act impact the Great Depression?
It led to high protective tariffs which stopped worldwide trade
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What event triggered WWII?
Germanys invasion of Poland
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What strike did not occur during the Progressive era? Haymarket, Pullman, Postal Workers, Homestead
Postal Workers
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What action did the United States take when World War I began?
It declared its neutrality
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Who would you be listening to during a Fireside Chat?
Franklin Roosevelt (FDR)
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Which New Deal legislation corrected unsound banking and investment practices?
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
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Prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, a desire to remain free from European conflicts led to an American policy of
Isolationism
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The direct election of senators was made possible by what amendment?
17th amendment
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What was NOT a reason for Americas entry into WWI?
To assure the world was safe for democracy
Threats against the freedom of the seas
America's ties with Great Britain
The American tradition of isolationism
The American tradition of isolationism
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What caused a false sense of economic prosperity during the 1920's?
Most everything was bought using credit
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What year did the stock market crash?
1929
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Which presidents decision to use atomic bombs led to Japan's surrender?
Harry Truman
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Which amendment gives a constitutional right for female suffrage?
19th amendment
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What were three of Wilson's Fourteen Points for peace?
Freedom of the seas
Self-Determination of nations
League of Nations
Mandate system
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What practice contributed to the Stock Market Crash?
Overspeculation
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What were three effects of the Great Depression?
Unemployment, Homelessness, Farm foreclosures, Lack of demand for goods, bank closings, bankruptcies
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What battle was the turning point in Europe's eastern front and allowed Soviet forces to push Germany back westward?