Progressives
What was the outcome of the Plessy vs. Ferguson case?
It upheld the "separate but equal" doctrine, allowing racial segregation.
What was the purpose of the Sedition Act of 1918?
To make it illegal to speak out against the government or the war effort
What was a major consequence of anti-immigrant sentiment in the 1920s?
The implementation of restrictive immigration laws and quotas
What was one of the main causes of the stock market crash in 1929?
Over-speculation and overvaluation of stocks
What areas of issue did progressives fight for change in? Were they successful?
Women's rights
Racial equality
Conservation of natural resources
Workplace reforms
Voting rights
What organization was founded in 1909 to fight for the civil rights of African Americans?
The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
What characterized U.S. isolationism before World War I?
A policy of avoiding involvement in foreign conflicts
How did consumerism change American society in the 1920s?
It led to a rise in the standard of living and a focus on material goods
What was the Smoot-Hawley Tariff, and what effect did it have?
A law that raised tariffs on imports, leading to a decline in international trade
Why did the US move from a policy of isolationism towards joining WWI?
Important components include:
- explaining reasons for isolationism
- Lusitania, Zimmerman Telegram, German submarine warfare
- trade with the allies
Name one leader of the women’s suffrage movement in the early 20th century
Any of the following:
Susan B. Anthony
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Alice Paul
Lucy Burns
What event led to the U.S. entry into World War I?
The sinking of the Lusitania and unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany
What does "buying on credit" refer to, and how did it affect the economy?
Purchasing goods by borrowing money, which increased consumer spending but also led to debt
How did the Great Depression impact global economies?
It caused widespread economic downturn and high unemployment rates worldwide. It also led to protectionist policies.
Compare and contrast Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points with the Treaty of Versailles
14 Points - Wilson's plan to prevent future wars. Included autonomy for individual nations and limited military, as well as the formation of the League of Nations.
Treaty of Versailles - focused on punishing Germany and sought revenge for the war
What tactics did suffragists use to gain support for women's voting rights?
They organized marches, demonstrations, and used lobbying efforts
How did World War I change the role of women in the workforce?
Many women took on jobs traditionally held by men as they went to war
What were some push and pull factors that contributed to the Great Migration?
Push factors included racism and economic hardship in the South; pull factors included job opportunities and better living conditions in the North
In what ways did the Great Depression affect minority groups in the U.S.?
Minorities faced higher unemployment rates and were often the last hired and first fired
Explain how the Harlem Renaissance impacted Black culture in the early 1900s
Flourishing of Black culture in major US cities. Included artists in areas including art, literature, music, and more.
What was the main goal of the temperance movement during the Progressive Era?
To reduce or eliminate the consumption of alcohol
What was the League of Nations, and why was it established?
An international organization formed after WWI to promote peace and cooperation among countries
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A cultural movement celebrating African American art, literature, and music in the 1920s
What were some of the New Deal agencies created to combat the Great Depression?
The CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps), WPA (Works Progress Administration), and SSA (Social Security Administration)
Describe the Great Migration and its impact on American demographics.
Mass movement of African-Americans from the post-Civil War South to cities in the northeast and midwest.
Push factors: racially motivated violence, lack of economic opportunities.
Pull factors: economic opportunities, better (although imperfect) protection from racist violence, a chance for a new start
Led to a shift in demographics in inner-cities, which could lead to racial or workplace conflicts.