The Civil War
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
He became president of the United States in 1861 and led the Union during the Civil War.
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
This U.S. president was known for the phrase “making the world safe for democracy.”
What was the stock market crash?
This economic event in 1929 signaled the start of the Great Depression.
Who was Theodore Roosevelt?
This “rough rider” president famously said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.”
What was the Civil War?
This event ended slavery and preserved the Union.
What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
This declaration, issued by Lincoln in 1863, proclaimed freedom for slaves in Confederate states.
Who was General John J. “Black Jack” Pershing?
This American military leader chased Pancho Villa and later commanded troops in Europe during WWI.
What were Hoovervilles?
These makeshift towns were built by people who lost their homes during the Depression.
Who was Frederick Douglass?
This famous African American leader praised Lincoln but acknowledged his flaws regarding race.
What was World War I?
This global conflict drew the U.S. into European affairs for the first time.
Who was Robert E. Lee?
The South’s main advantage during the Civil War included having skilled leaders like this famous general from Virginia.
What was the Panama Canal?
This construction project, strongly supported by Theodore Roosevelt, shortened the route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt?
This president’s “New Deal” created programs like the CCC and the TVA.
Who was Eleanor Roosevelt?
She broke tradition by holding her own press conferences as First Lady.
What was the Great Depression?
This era’s economic collapse caused millions to lose jobs and homes.
What was the Gettysburg Address?
This short but powerful speech was delivered by Lincoln in 1863 to honor fallen soldiers.
What was the suffrage movement?
A movement at home during WWI that gave women the right to vote.
What was the severe drought?
This natural disaster turned parts of the Midwest into the “Dust Bowl.”
Who was W. Lee “Pappy” O'Daniel?
This controversial governor of Texas used music and flour to win votes.
What major event started in 1861?
The Civil War began in this year.
Who were the Copperheads?
This term described Northerners who wanted to negotiate peace with the Confederacy.
What is imperialism?
This term describes America’s overseas expansion that grew after the Spanish-American War.
What was the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)?
This government program paid farmers to produce less food to raise crop prices.
Who was John L. Lewis?
This labor leader split from the AFL and formed the CIO.
What was the 19th Amendment?
This amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote.