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What is nativism?
The belief that native-born Americans are
superior and that immigration should be
restricted.
What is the Women’s Suffrage Movement?
Social and political movement to secure
voting rights for women with the goal of
equal participation in democracy
What is yellow journalism?
A style of news reporting that uses sensational, exaggerated, or emotional stories to attract readers rather than present accurate facts
When was the Spanish-American War?
1898
What were the main causes of WWI?
M.A.I.N Militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism
What years did the Progressive Era take place?
1890-1920
What is the 18th amendment?
Started Prohibition. It made it illegal to
make, sell, or transport alcohol in the
United States.
What is the 19th amendment?
Gave women the right to vote in all U.S. elections.
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
a cultural movement that took place during the 1920s in Harlem, where African American artists, writers, and musicians came together to celebrate their identity and creativity.
What was the Great Depression?
a severe worldwide economic crisis that began in 1929 and lasted through most of the 1930s
What is the Temperance Movement?
A social movement aimed at reducing or
banning alcohol consumption with the
goal to improve society, family life, and
health.
What was the Dust Bowl?
a period of severe dust storms that greatly damaged the agriculture of the American prairies during the 1930s.
What was The New Deal?
a series of programs and policies created in the United States during the 1930s to help the country recover from the Great Depression.
What was island hopping?
the main military strategy used by the United States in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Instead of trying to capture every island controlled by Japan, the U.S. focused on taking over specific, strategically important islands.
About how many people died during WWII?
70 to 85 million people
What is imperialism?
The policy of a powerful nation extending its control over weaker nations or territories. This control can be political, economic, or cultural.
What is the GI Bill?
program that provides education and training benefits to eligible service members, veterans, and their families
What was the Manhattan Project?
a top-secret research program that brought together some of the world’s best scientists to create the first atomic bomb
What was the Brooklyn Navy Yard?
one of the most important shipbuilding and repair centers in the United States.
What was the Fort Ontario Refugee Center?
the only refugee shelter in the United States during World War II where they received food, shelter, and basic care while their future was decided
What is appeasement?
a diplomatic negotiation policy of making political, material, or territorial concessions to an aggressive power with intention to avoid conflict.
What is the United Nations?
a global organization officially established in 1945 to maintain international peace and prevent wars
Why were the atomic bombs dropped?
The United States feared that invading Japan would result in extremely high casualties for both American soldiers and Japanese civilians. Another reason was to force a fast surrender and avoid a long, costly war. Some also believed the bomb would show the power of the United States and help end fighting in the Pacific.
What is containment?
policy used by the United States to stop the spread of communism. U.S. leaders believed that if communism could be prevented from expanding into new countries, it would eventually weaken and stay limited to where it already existed.
What was the cold war?
a long period of tension and competition between the United States and the Soviet Union that lasted from about 1947 to 1991