Presidents
Who was the President of The United States during the civil war
Abraham Lincoln
What did Charles Lindburgh do?
completing the first solo, nonstop transatlantic flight in 1927.
What was on Broadway?
Plays and musicals like sally
Which weapons of mechanized warfare were introduced during World War 1?
tanks, airplanes, flamethrowers, and poison gas
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment
Who was the first president impeached?
Andrew Johnson
What were two major presidents during the Gilded Age?
Grover Cleveland and William McKinley,
Where did most immigrants enter into the United States from?
New York City
What was the name of the treaty that ended the war?
Treaty of Versailles
What was the 13th Amendment?
abolished slavery and involuntary servitude across the United States
Which former general became President?
Ulysses S. Grant
What was Henry Ford known for?
He was recognized for mastering steam engines at the Edison Illuminating Company and developing his first gasoline-powered vehicle,
What was on 5th Ave?
private mansions into a premier luxury retail and commercial district
Who was killed to start World War ?
Who killed him?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife Sophie died
Gavrilo Princip
What was the 14th Amendment?
grant citizenship to formerly enslaved people and ensure equal rights and protections for all Americans against state abuses
Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth
What was Thomas Edison known for?
the most prolific inventor in American history He revolutionized modern life through foundational developments in artificial lighting, recorded sound, motion pictures, and early electric power distribution
What was on Madison Ave?
high-end fashion boutiques, art galleries, and iconic architecture
What peace plan was created by President Wilson at the end of the war?
The League of Nations also known as 14 Points: emphasized transparency, fairness, and self-determination, contrasting with secret treaties and punitive measures that had contributed to the outbreak of war. Wilson’s overarching goal was to prevent future conflicts and promote lasting international cooperation.
The cornerstone of his plan, this proposed international organization was designed to provide collective security and prevent future conflicts.
What was the 15th Amendment
prohibits the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on that citizen's "race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
Who broke up these massive businesses in the early 1900s?
President Theodore Roosevelt and his administration, alongside the Supreme Court, starting around 1902. Using the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, they targeted entities like the Northern Securities Company
Who became president after Hoover?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What was on Wallstreet?
bustling epicenter of American finance, anchored by the J.P. Morgan & Co. headquarters and the New York Stock Exchange
On which 2 fronts did Germany fight during World War 1?
the Western Front (primarily against France and the British Empire) and the Eastern Front (primarily against Russia)
The 18th Amendment was what?
established the nationwide Prohibition of alcohol, banning the manufacture, sale, or transportation of "intoxicating liquors"