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West/ Gilded Age
Progressive Era
WWI
Roaring 20's
Great Depression
100
During the Gilded Age, there is an increase of the number of individuals that come into the US from another country. What do we call someone that leaves their country and moves to a new country?
Immigrant
100
This political party was formed to represent the "common man"- farmers, industrial workers, and miners. They were known as a third party that became popular from 1891-1896.
Populist party
100
What year did World War I begin?
1914
100
Communist threatened to spread their revolution to other countries in Europe. In 1919, many Americans feared this was the start of their own Communist revolution. What was the name of this event?
Red Scare
100
What year did the US join World War II?
1941
200
In 1862, President Lincoln signed a law that stated that any citizen could occupy 160 acres of gov't land as long as they cultivated the land. What is the name of the law?
Homestead Act
200
Upton Sinclair wrote "The Jungle" to describe problems with the meat packing industry. As a result, public demanded for direct consumer protection which resulted in the passage of __________.
Pure Food and Drug Act
200

This intercepted German telegram, proposing a German-Mexican alliance against the U.S., was a major factor pushing America toward war in 1917.


What is the Zimmermann Telegram?

200


 

What is Appeasement?

200
In the 1930s, farmers on the Great Plains faced a natural disaster as well as financial disaster. A series of droughts dried up the soil. What is the name of this event?
Dust Bowl
300
This law promoted cultural assimilation of American Indians. What law is being described above?
Dawes Act
300
This was an act that was passed in 1887. This federal law prohibited unfair practices by railroads, such as charging higher rates for shorter routes. This was the first time COngress stepped in to regulate business in America.
Interstate Commerce Commission
300
World War I began in 1914 when _____________ event took place. This event lead Austri-Hungary and Serbia to war. What event started WWI?
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.
300
Henry Ford is the first one to use ________ in his factories. This was used to mass produce items such as the Model T car.
Assembly line
300
In 1937, Roosevelt feared that the Court might declare other New Deal legislation unconstitutional. Roosevelt proposed a plan in which he would add 6 Justices giving him control of the court. What is the name of this event?
Court Packing
400
In 1882, this law was put into place to restrict immigration of a specific group into the US. Americans were prejudice towards this group because they believed they were taking American jobs. What is the name of this law?
Chinese Exclusion Act
400
During the Progressive Era, initiative, referendum, and recall became an important part of society. It was time to empower the voter. The ___________ was passed in which Senators were elected by the people.
17th Amendment
400

This 1915 sinking of a British passenger ship killed nearly 1,200 people, including 128 Americans, and increased anti-German sentiment.


What is the sinking of the Lusitania?

400
Women and Protestant reformers saw liquor as the cause of poverty and crime. In 1919, reformers created efficient pressure to persuade the gov't to ban the sale of alcoholic drinks. What is the name of this law?
18th Amendment
400
In 1933, this program was established to insure bank deposits so people would not lose their savings in the event of a bank failure. This program is still used today. What is the name of the program?
FDIC- Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
500
In the late 19th Century, bosses of urban ________ often accepted bribes in return for favors. Fill in the blank.
Political machines
500
During the Gilded Age, most of the corruption excisted due to the "Spoils system." The ____________ is passed in 1883 to decrease corruption. This gave competitive exams in order to attain a federal job.
Pendleton Act/ Civil Service Reform
500

This international peace organization was created by the Treaty of Versailles but Congress refused to allow the U.S. to join.


What is the League of Nations?

500
A court case that was argued by William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow. This case causes conflict between the theory of evolution and creationism. What is the name of the case?
Scopes Trial
500
In 1935, this was one of the most important measures of the New Deal. It provided workers with unemployment insurance, old age pensions, and insurance if they died early. What is the name of this program?
Social Security Act