World War I
Which of the following is an example of militarism?
1. Creating alliances with other countries.
2. Building a strong army and navy.
3. Having pride in your country.
2. Building a strong army and navy.
How long did it take to build the Transcontinental railroad?
6 years
raw good: cattle and hogs; is what manufactured good: ________.
steak, chops, and sausages
When was the Great Depression?
1930's
When people invested in their businesses, they failed. What was this called?
1. Bank failure
2.Stock market crash
3.Unemployment
2. Stock market crash
Which of the following is an example of something that someone with nationalism would say?
1. "My country is superior to your country!"
2. "I do not trust my government to make good decisions."
3. "I think we could use some great ideas from other countries to improve ours."
1. "My country is superior to your country!"
Where did the Transcontinental Railroad meet?
Promontory Point, Utah
When the West expanded, what happened to the rest of the nation?
It also expanded.
What is a soup line?
They provided food and beverages for people who can't afford food or drinks.
What caused the stock market to crash?
To many people tried to sell their stocks at the same time.
What is imperialism?
1. When a small country fights back against a large country.
2. When two or more countries work together to fight an opposing country.
3. When large or powerful countries try to take control of other countries to become even more powerful.
3. When large or powerful countries try to take control of other countries to become even more powerful
What were the 2 competing railroad companies?
Central Pacific railroad and Union Pacific railroad
What did America rely on during Big Businesses?
1. Industry and economic activity
2. Raw materials and manufactured goods
3. Mass production and assembly lines
1. Industry and economic activity
What are Hoovervilles named after?
President Herbert Hoover
What caused the banks to close down?
To many people tried to get loans and banks ran out of money.
Who was assassinated right before the start of WWI?
1. Archduke Franz Ferdinand
2. President Woodrow Wilson
3. Archbishop Arthur Zimmerman
1. Archduke Franz Ferdinand
when was the transcontinental railroad completed
1.1892
2.1869
3.1860
2. 1869
What raw materials did the nation rely on to produce?
Steel, coal, and oil
What is a hobo?
A homeless person who steals money and valuable items from people.
How did overproduction help cause the Great Depression?
Workers produced to many goods and nobody bought them which caused workers to lose lots of money and get laid off.
Which of the following is the best example of how imperialism led to WWI?
1. Bulgaria fought back against Great Britain.
2. Austria-Hungary took over Bosnia, which was a part of Serbia which angered many Serbs who lived in that area.
3. Great Britain provided aid to their ally France.
2. Austria-Hungary took over Bosnia, which was part of Serbia which angered many Serbs who lived in that area.
How long is the transcontinental railroad?
1,907 miles
What did people do to their businesses?
1.Invest in them
2.Expand them
3. Hire workers
1. Invest in them
How many people got rich during the great depression?
A. 10
B. 6
C. 2
D. 5
B. 6
What caused the Great Depression?
Stock market crash, bank failure, overproduction, and unemployment.