Gilded Age
Who was known as the King of Steel during this time period?
Andrew Carnegie
What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act?
To prevent monopolies and promote competition
What was the primary motive for American expansionism in the late 19th century?
Economic interests and the desire for new markets
What was the cultural conflict exemplified by the Scopes Trial in the 1920s?
Evolution vs. Creationism
What was the primary purpose of the Atlantic Charter?
To outline the goals for the post-war world and ensure cooperation between the U.S. and Britain
What is the name for government that is less involved in the economy?
Laissez Faire
What was the name given to the journalists willing to expose the conditions and corruption of the Gilded Age?
Muckrakers
What was the significance of the Open Door Policy in China?
Open up markets in China for trade
What was the main cause of the stock market crash in 1929?
Over-speculation and buying on margin
What strategy did Germany use to invade Poland in 1939?
Blitzkrieg (Lightning War)
Who wrote "How the Other Half Lives," highlighting poverty in cities?
Jacob Riis
What was the significance of the Panama Canal for U.S. trade and military strategy?
It allowed for quicker movement of goods and military forces between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
What federal program aimed to provide jobs and infrastructure during the Great Depression?
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy?
D-Day
What are the two ways to dominate an industry and create a monopoly?
Vertical and Horizontal integration
What was it called when workers banded together and stopped working to get ownership to improve conditions
Strike
What was the significance of America annexing Hawaii?
Economic connections, trade, and establish military base.
What was the effect of Prohibition on organized crime in the 1920s?
It led to a rise in organized crime as illegal alcohol trade flourished
What was the purpose of the Manhattan Project?
Develop Atomic Bomb
What was the main focus of the Temperance Movement?
To promote the prohibition of alcohol
What was the main goal of the New Deal?
providing relief, recovery, and reform
Which battle is considered the turning point in the Pacific Theater?
Battle of Midway