Asian Americans
What is imperialism?
When one nation imposes its power over a weaker nation for its own economic or political gain
When did WWI start and how long did it last?
1914, 4 years
What was a flapper?
Young, stylish, dramatic, and unconventional women of the 1920s
What is an Embargo?
Preventing a country from trading for a particular good
How many days are in a leap year?
366
Why is the Gold Rush a significant moment in examining Asian American experiences in the U.S.?
The discovery of gold in 1849 caused roughly 25k Chinese immigrants to California
Why did the U.S. enter World War I late?
Because it had no interest in the European War until German submarines threatened its economy
What is buying on Credit/Margin?
Placing an initial down payment now and then installments later as time goes on.
What is Executive Order 9066?
Authorizing the military to create areas which “any or all persons may be excluded”
Who is the superhero also known as Bruce Wayne?
Batman
What was the Gentlemen’s Agreement?
Informal agreement between Japan & U.S. where Japan discourages immigration and U.S. does not impose restrictions on Japanese immigrants
What was unrestricted submarine warfare?
German submarines would attack any ship without warning
What triggered the Great Depression?
The stock market crash of 1929
The Mexican Farm Labor Supply program of 1942 (Bracero Program) was created in response to what?
A shortage of American agricultural labor due to World War II
Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
Japan
Why did the U.S. fight against the Philippines?
The Philippines wanted to be independent but the U.S. wanted imperial bases in the Pacific
What was the Zimmerman telegram?
A letter from Germany to Mexico asking for an alliance against the U.S. if the U.S. declared war on Germany
The US entering WWII
Why were American Indians recruited for WWII?
Their native language could be used as a code
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
A diamond
How did World War II change attitudes towards Chinese Americans?
The Japanese invasion of China promoted sympathy and many Chinese Americans volunteered to support the American war effort
How did women’s lives start to change after World War I?
Women enjoyed more independence because during the war many left the home and gained good paying jobs supporting the war effort
How was the New Deal a response to the Great Depression?
The government created programs to help support people
Who became Japan’s Prime Minister in 1941 and what did he attempt to do with the United States?
Hideki Tojo attempted to negotiate with the U.S. to end the embargo
What document begins with “We the People”?
The US Constitution