All Flashcards
Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)?
US President who implemented the New Deal programs to combat the Great Depression and led the country during WWII.
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
US President during WWI, known for his Fourteen Points and efforts to promote international cooperation.
What was the significance of the Spanish-American War (1898)?
Marked the beginning of American imperialism, leading to the acquisition of overseas territories and a more assertive foreign policy.
What was the impact of US entry into WWI (1917)?
Shifted the balance of power, contributing to the Allied victory and raising questions about America's role in global affairs.
What were the key aspects of the First Red Scare (1919)?
Widespread fear of communism and radicalism in the US, leading to government crackdowns on suspected subversives and increased anti-immigrant sentiment.
What was the impact of the 19th Amendment (1920)?
Granted women the right to vote, marking a major victory for the women's suffrage movement and expanding political participation.
What were the causes and consequences of the Stock Market Crash of 1929?
Triggered the Great Depression, leading to widespread unemployment, poverty, and economic hardship.
What was the significance of the start of the New Deal (1933)?
Represented a major shift in the role of government in the US economy, with increased intervention to address the Great Depression.
What was the impact of the Pearl Harbor attack (1941)?
Led to US entry into WWII, ending the country's neutrality and transforming it into a major global power.
What was the impact of the end of WWI (1918)?
Led to the Treaty of Versailles, redrawing the map of Europe and setting the stage for future conflicts.
What was the Red Summer (1919)?
A series of violent race riots that occurred in more than three dozen cities across the United States, reflecting racial tensions and discrimination.
What was the effect of Prohibition (1919)?
A nationwide constitutional ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages that lasted from 1920 to 1933.
What is industrialization?
The process of shifting from an agrarian economy to one dominated by manufacturing and machine production.
What is urbanization?
The process of population shift from rural areas to urban centers, leading to the growth of cities.
What is the Progressive Era?
A period of social activism and political reform in the US (roughly 1890s-1920s) aimed at addressing problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, and political corruption.
What was the Great Depression?
A severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States.
Define consumer culture.
A culture where social status, values, and activities are centered on the consumption of goods and services.
What is isolationism?
A foreign policy approach where a nation avoids entanglement in international alliances and conflicts.
What is imperialism?
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.
Define the Suffrage Movement.
The decades-long struggle by women to achieve the right to vote in the United States.
What was the New Deal?
A series of programs and projects undertaken by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the United States between 1933 and 1939 to combat the Great Depression.
What is multilateralism?
A foreign policy approach that emphasizes cooperation and collaboration with multiple countries to address shared challenges and achieve common goals.