US History 1
She was a shoshone Indian who help guide Lewis and Clark.
Who was Sacajawea
Long-term effect of U.S. imperialism in the late 19th century?
Established U.S. dominance in global trade and military power
there are three branches of government, name one branch of government
Judicial, executive, or legislative
Causes of the Great Depression
Overproduction of goods, Risky stock trading, Weaknesses in the banking system
The group of Native American WWII soldiers who developed an unbreakable military code based on their language
The Navajo Code Talkers
What was the ruling in Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
Racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional
What was the strategy of the Black Panther Party?
They combined community service with self-defense and political education
This President's Doctrine stated that the Western Hemisphere was off limits for European recolonization
Who was James Monroe
Explorers of Louisiana Territory
Lewis and Clark
Long term effect of the Harlem Rennaissance
It elevated African American culture and inspired future civil rights movements
The three R's of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal
Relief, Recovery, & Reform
What was a primary reason for President Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
To quickly end the war and minimize U.S. casualties
What was the significance of President Eisenhower's decision to send federal troops to Little Rock Central High School in 1957?
To enforce a court order allowing the Little Rock Nine to attend the previously all-white school
How did the Chicano Rights Movement impact Latino communities?
It fought for labor rights, better education, and political representation
The Constitution was written to replace this document
The Articles of Confederation
Yellow journalism heavily contributed to this war.
Spanish American war?
What car made automobiles affordable for average Americans
Henry Ford's Model T
The Act/Law that provided unemployment insurance and pensions for retired workers
The Social Security Act
What was the primary goal of the Truman Doctrine?
To contain the spread of communism worldwide
What was the primary goal of Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolent protest strategy?
To bring attention to racial injustice and push for change through peaceful means
What was the goal of the feminist movement in the 1960s and 1970s?
To achieve equal pay, educational opportunities, and legal rights for women
A tax on imported goods?
A Tariff
Why was the Panama Canal built
The canal was built to link the Atlantic and Pacific ocean to make trade easier and faster.
1920s court trial that highlighted tensions between science and religion
Scopes Trial
What event led directly to the United States' entry into World War II?
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
What was the primary purpose of the nuclear arms race?
To achieve military superiority and prevent attacks
How did Malcolm X's approach to civil rights differ from Martin Luther King Jr.'s approach to civil rights?
Malcolm X emphasized self-defense and self-determination rather than turning the other cheek
What was one of the main goals of the counterculture movement?
To challenge societal norms and promote civil rights, environmentalism, and peace
This amendment guarantees the right to protest
1st Amendment
Northerners viewed this man as a martyr for abolition, while the South saw him as a person inciting rebellion
John Brown
Court trial that demonstrated the nativist and anti-immigrant sentiment of the early 1900s
Sacco and Vanzetti Trial
How did World War II impact women in the workforce?
Women took on industrial jobs traditionally held by men
What was the main reason the Cuban Missile Crisis was considered one of the most dangerous moments of the Cold War?
It brought the U.S. and Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war
What was one goal of President Johnson's (LBJ) Great Society programs?
To expand educational and social welfare programs to improve quality of life
What was a major cause of the U.S. War on Terror?
The 9/11 terrorist attacks
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill or Rights
A secret proposal from Germany to Mexico to join WWI against the U.S.
Zimmerman Telegram
What were the major causes of the Dust Bowl?
Poor agricultural practices combined with drought
What was the reason for Japanese internment camps in the United States?
The U.S. feared that Japanese Americans were potential spies
How did the doctrine of "Mutually Assured Destruction" (MAD) influence the Cold War arms race?
It created a strategic balance where neither side would attack first due to the guarantee of devastating nuclear retaliation
How did the later years of our involvement of the Vietnam War impact public opinion in the United States?
It led to widespread protests and distrust in the government
What was the main message of President Bush's address?
To outline a broad and ongoing campaign against terrorism
This guy was really shady and hated Alexander Hamilton (He shot him dead)
Who was Aaron Burr
What is the 19th Amendment?
The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote
When investors buy stocks with borrowed money, leading to excessive debt
Buying on Margin
What marked the beginning of the Allied liberation of Western Europe?
The D-Day invasion
What role did television play in American life during the 1950s and 1960s?
It became the primary source of entertainment and news, shaping public opinion
What was the baby boom, and how did it impact American society?
A significant increase in birth rates that led to demand for housing, schools, and consumer goods
Where did Japan and the U.S fight during WWII
The Pacific Theater of War