Allowed the United States to build up its army quickly in preparation for war
What is the Selective Service Act (or the Draft)
Made their fortune in the steel industry
Who is Andrew Carnegie
Period of intense economic decline around the world
What is the Great Depression
This island nation took an L when becoming a US State
What is Hawaii
Amongst other things, they helped lessen the effect of culture shock for new immigrants
What are ethnic enclaves
A fighting style that resulted in a stalemate along the front lines
What is Trench Warfare
Perfected manufacturing with the assembly line, making cars more easier to build and thus, more affordable
Who is Henry Ford
Hoover supported this idea where help came from yourself or charity, not the government
What is rugged individualism
He popularized speaking softly and carrying a big stick, meaning don't go looking for trouble but make sure you can end it
Who is Teddy Roosevelt
Long periods of boredom, constant stress, living among rats, and constant maintenance
What is life in the trenches
Wilson's plan rejected by France and the UK for not being harsh enough on Germany
What is the Fourteen Points Plan
Their death (and millions more) could have been avoided if their driver knew their lefts and rights
Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Angry World War I veterans that wanted their promised money early to assist them during the Depression
What is the Bonus Army
What is Yellow Journalism
Organizer of the St. Valentines Day Massacre
Who is Al Capone
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
What is the Triple Alliance
They should have double checked and sent their message to Mexiko, not Amerika
Who is Zimmermann
The shared goal of the CCC, TVA, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
What is creating jobs
Former ruler of Cuba and supposed attacker of the USS Maine (not a person)
What is Spain
First American troops intro Germany and spent the longest time on the front lines
Who are the Harlem Hellfighters
Left the war early after signing a peace treaty with Germany
What is Russia
While usually it is an honor to have a town named after you, this "rugged individual" probably thought otherwise
Who is Herbert Hoover
This general term for a downward trend in the stock market might make you say "oh bother" (Not a specific day)
What is a bear market
One of the furthest of the American territories, some Americans rejected the annexation of this future country because they believed it to go against core democratic values
What is the Philippines
Shorter working hours, increased worker safety laws, no more child labor, the 2 day weekend