Founding Docs
What was the first state created out of the Northwest Ordinance?
Ohio
What are some pros and cons due to industrialisation?
Pros: It gave people jobs, It was a new opportunity
Cons: BAD working conditions, long hours, low pay
What was the Cold War?
It was a war of ideologies and proxy battles (Korea, Vietnam) because direct, full-scale fighting was prevented by the threat of a nuclear war
What happened on 9/11?
The twin towers were hit by terrorists
What is so bad about Communism?
It aimed at all equal civilians but could lead to complete government control
What 3 things are considered the Charters of Freedom?
Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and The Bill of Rights
What sparked industrialization?
a combination of the Agricultural Revolution, abundant natural resources (coal/iron), technological innovations like the steam engine, and a capitalist economic system
Who was in the cold war?
US vs USSR
Did life immediately go back to normal after World War II?
No, most of the world was in shock, and they had to recover from the damage done.
Did the prohibition of Alcohol work?
No people made cellars in their houses and still drank
What is a founding Document? What defines a founding document?
A founding document is a primary written instrument that establishes, governs, and defines the purpose, structure, and core principles of an organization, institution, or nation
What did Industrialization do?
Industrialization transformed agrarian societies into industrial ones by shifting production from homes to factories, introducing mechanization (steam power, steel), and fostering rapid urbanization
What was the Iron Curtain?
A term popularized by Winston Churchill describing the ideological and physical boundary dividing Europe into two separate areas
What was War on Terror?
The War on Terror (or Global War on Terrorism) was a worldwide, U.S.-led military, political, and intelligence campaign launched after the 9/11 attacks in 2001. Its aim was to eradicate global terrorist groups chiefly Al-Qaeda and its affiliates
It aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustices while improving education, health care, and the environment.
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
It covers all of the topics that aren't mentioned in the Constitution
Where did Industrialization start and when?
Industrialization began in Great Britain during the mid-18th century (roughly around 1750–1760
What was the reason the Cold War started?
To try to stop the expansion/spread of communism
What were the enviroment impacts of ww2?
Oceanic pollutions, Chemical pollutions in the soil, Lanscape destruction, and much more
What technologies were introduced in the building of the Panama Canal?
They made gates that opened and closed, and the water level would rise and fall to get across the canal, because it was not a level canal, it is deeper and shallower in some areas
Who all signed the Bill of Rights?
Frederick Muhlenberg (Speaker of the House) and John Adams (Vice President)
What jobs were popular during industrialization?
mines, glass factories, the textile industry, agriculture, canneries, and as newsboys, messengers, shoe shiners, and peddlers
What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?
In 1962, the USSR placed nuclear missiles in Cuba, leading to a 13-day standoff that is considered the closest the world came to nuclear war.
What ended the USSR?
Economic problems, loose bonds now
What were the names of bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Little Boy - Hiroshima
Fat Man - Nagasaki