Progressive Era
World War II
Vocabulary
1920s
100

Name all of the Progressive Era presidents we discussed in class

Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson 

100

One of the main causes of World War II in Europe

What is Germany wanted to dominate Europe militarily?

100

Zimmerman Telegram 

Germany sent a secret telegram to Mexico proposing they team up if the US entered WWI

100

Which statement best explains how flappers reflected changes in American society during the 1920s?

Flappers challenged traditional roles for women.

200

Why did the farmers want the goverment to take control of the railroads?

Railroads were charging too high off shipping rates and they could not afford to ship their goods 

200

Describe a contribution of women to the war effort during World War II

Women worked in the armaments industry.

200

What is the Luistania ?

British ocean liner sunk by a German torpedo in 1915 that contributed indirectly to the US entry into WWI

200

Which statement best explains how the Harlem Renaissance influenced changes in American society during the 1920s?

It contributed to the development of modern American culture.

300

What is a monopoly. Give one example 

Total control of an industry. Standard Oil Company 

300

What are two correct effects of World War II

The US abandons isolationism and adapts a policy of internationalism.

300

what are Muckrakers?

Journalists who publish “dirt” – scandal – about public figures, typically to stimulate political and social change

300

Which statements best describe the cultural effects of the automobile on American society in the 1920s?

Young people gained a sense of freedom from their parents.

Tourism became a popular form of entertainment.

400

What is a tenement? What was the problem with them? 

housing for the urban poor. They were largely unsafe and had unsanitary conditions.

400

Which statements best describe contributions of women and African Americans to the war effort during World War II?

 African Americans fought in combat units.  Women worked in the armaments industry

400

What is Progressivism ?

General term or social movements looking to expand the rights of all in a society

400

Which factor most influenced the ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment?

Efforts by reformers to end corruption and immorality in society

500

How did progressives work to help immigrants?

Taught them skills and worked to advocate for laws to help

500

What was a problem that corruption caused? 

Ineffeciencies in scoiety. Child labor laws &labor unions


Allowing people to become rich through illegal means

The patronage system

500

Treaty of Versailles

 Agreement that effectively ended WWI but indirectly led to WWII by demanding Germany pay reparations and give up its colonial holdings

500

What are the two correct factors that contributed to change in the 1920s ?

women achieved suffrage and experienced fewer social restrictions