Early America
Who was the first president of the united states?
george washington
What was child labor?
Children working in factories and mines.
Who did the U.S. fight against in World War I?
Germany and the Central Powers.
What event started the Great Depression?
The Stock Market Crash of 1929.
What event brought the U.S. into World War II?
Attack on Pearl Harbor
when was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
Why did workers form labor unions?
To get better pay and safer conditions.
What was one reason the U.S. entered World War I?
Germany attacked ships.
Who was president during most of the Great Depression?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Who was president during most of World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
who wrote the declaration of independence?
thomas jefferson
What is a monopoly?
When one company controls an entire industry.
What was propaganda?
Information used to influence people’s opinions.
What was the New Deal?
Government programs to help people.
Who were the main enemies of the U.S. in World War II?
Germany, Italy, and Japan.
What is the Constitution?
the supreme law of the land.
Why did many immigrants come to the U.S. in the late 1800s?
For jobs and a better life.
What treaty ended World War I?
The Treaty of Versailles.
What were soup kitchens?
Places that gave free food to the poor.
What were ration cards used for?
To limit how much food and supplies people could buy.
what did paul revere say?
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What problem did cities face as they grew?
Overcrowding and pollution.
What new role did women take during World War I?
Working in factories and offices.
What happened to many banks during the Great Depression?
They closed/crashed.
What happened after the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Japan?
Japan surrendered.