Terms
Individuals who acquired enormous amounts of wealth during the Gilded Age.
who were, robber barons, or, "Captains of Industry"
Term that describes a new attitude in the US during the 1920s: the buying of stuff = happiness
What was, Consumerism?
The farthest-reaching New Deal program that provided unemployment insurance and security for old age.
What was, Social Security?
When countries take colonies to prevent other countries from doing so.
What was, preclusive imperialism?
The "tailor president"
Who was, Andrew Johnson?
FDR’s political miscalculation in 1936/37
What was, Court Packing?
Wrote "Impact of Sea Power in History," which inspired the US to develop a powerful navy.
Who was, Alfred T. Mahan.
Identify the three ‘Demagogues’ who proposed alternative solutions to GD.
Who were: Father Charles Coughlin, Senator Long, and Dr. Townsend
This movement claimed to be scientific, but now we understand it to be racist, which articulated that certain races were destined to rule world affairs.
What was, Social Darwinism?
This was the Mexican bandit who launched multiple raids on US territory.
Who was, Pancho Villa?
MINE: subtract 800 points!
What was the function of the NRA (National Recovery Administration)
What was, immediate relief with long-term recovery: placed ceilings on maximum hours of labor and establish minimum wage levels.
Term describing a method of capitalizing upon stories by making them sensational for a profit.
What was, Yellow Journalism?
Group which called for the nationalization of railroads, a graduated income tax, and the coinage of silver.
Who were, the Populists?
The three problems that Marcelo de Alvear could not solve in Argentina.
What were: Beef crisis, tariffs/debt, and oil