The Constitution
What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
__________ is biased or misleading information used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Propaganda
Which country's economy was most destroyed on WWI?
Germany
What was the entry point for most immigrants during the 1900s?
Ellis Island
Workers would join _______ to try to get better rights.
Labor Unions
What are the two houses of Congress in the U.S. governement
Senate & House of Representatives
What was the major factor Europeans looked for in a potential colony?
Natural Resources
What unique type of warfare was used on the Western Front during WWI?
Trench Warfare
Which Amendment was the result of the Women's Suffrage movement?
19th
Which of the following was a major victory for labor unions during the Progressive Era?
A. Maternity leave
B. Free public schooling for all children
C. Retirement packages
D. Eight hour workday
D. Eight hour workday
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Judicial, Legislative
What is the difference between nationalism and militarism?
Nationalism=pride in your country
Militarism=pride/emphasis on growing and strengthening your military
What international governing body was created after WWI to ensure peace between nations and stop future wars?
The League of Nations
What does suffrage mean?
The right to vote
What is the title of the book that exposed corruption in the meat industry?
The Jungle
What does the legislative branch do?
Makes laws
What does each A in MAINIA stand for and how did they contribute to WWI?
Alliances=when some countries went to war, others got involved
Assassination=when the Archduke of Austria-Hungry was assassinated, WWI began
What was the name of the peace plan created by Woodrow Wilson that would help stabilize Europe?
14 Points
The term for soldiers who returned from World War I
The Lost Generation
_________ caused 6 million African Americans to flee the South. When they left, it was called ________.
Jim Crow Laws; The Great Migration
What does the executive branch do AND who is in charge of it?
Enforces laws; the President
Why was the United States Industrial Revolution referred to as the Gilded Age?
Because on the outside there were great achievements, but underneath there were many social issues to be addressed
Germany sent the Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico. What did it say?
Germany told Mexico to declare war on the U.S. In exchange, they would help Mexico get land back from the U.S.
What is the Progressive Era characterized by?
Significant change and progress in technology, business, arts, and culture.
What is the difference between Grassroots Action and Institutional Action?
Grassroots Action= people taking action themselves to try to make change
Institutional Action=people working within the government to try to make change