Causes of WWI
What is imperialism?
When countries take over other territories to make an empire
What is a U-boat?
A German submarine
What is a flapper?
A woman who challenged old rules and wore short dresses
What caused the Red Scare?
Fear of communists taking over
What does "sap" mean?
A fool
What does nationalism mean?
Great pride in your country
What happened to the Lusitania?
It was sunk by a German submarine
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A time when African American artists created jazz and other art in cities like Harlem
Who were Sacco and Vanzetti?
Italian immigrants accused of robbery and executed
What does "carry a torch" mean?
To have a crush on someone
Name one country in the Triple Entente.
Britain, France, or Russia
What was the Zimmerman Telegram?
A message from Germany to Mexico, promising U.S. land if Mexico declared war on the U.S.
What was Prohibition about and what did it make illegal?
The ban on making, selling, and drinking alcohol.
What is nativism?
The idea of protecting native-born Americans from immigrants
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What were the 5 causes of World War I AND what do they mean?
Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, Assassination.
Militarism: Building up the military
Alliances: A partnership between countries for defense
Nationalism: Extreme pride in one's country that can lead to violence
Imperialism: Taking over another country
Assassination: The murder of a political official
Why did Germany use unrestricted submarine warfare, and how did it affect the U.S.?
To stop supplies from reaching Britain, it sank ships, including American ones, leading the U.S. to join the war
How did the Harlem Renaissance change American culture?
It showcased African American culture through music, art, and literature, influencing national trends.
What was the difference in the opinions of the wets and the drys?
The wets believed Prohibition limited their freedom and would lead to more crime. The drys believed Prohibition would fix society's problems and help families.
What does "cat's pajamas" mean, and how might someone use it in a sentence?
It means “the best or greatest.”
Example: "This party is the cat's pajamas!"
Explain why the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand led to a global war.
It caused Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia, triggering alliances and escalating into a world war
How did the Treaty of Versailles punish Germany? Provide ALL 4 ways!
Germany had to take full blame for the war, pay reparations, give up land, and reduce its military.
Why was prohibition difficult to enforce, and what happened as a result?
People made or smuggled alcohol illegally, leading to speakeasies and more organized crime
How did the Scopes Monkey Trial show the conflict between traditional and modern beliefs about science and religion?
Traditional beliefs of creationism taught that God created people. Modern beliefs on evolution taught that people evolved from monkeys, as per Darwin's ideas.
Create your own sentence using both "big cheese" and "carry a torch."
Example: "The big cheese of the company still carries a torch for his high school sweetheart."