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Compare US foreign policy before and after World War I.
Before WWI: Primarily isolationist, focusing on domestic affairs and limited international involvement. After WWI: Shift towards greater global engagement, driven by economic and strategic interests.
Compare the economic conditions before and after the New Deal.
Before the New Deal: Severe economic depression, high unemployment, and widespread poverty. After the New Deal: Some economic recovery, job creation, and the establishment of social safety nets, but the Depression did not fully end until WWII.
Compare the goals of the women's suffrage movement and the civil rights movement.
Women's suffrage movement: Focused on achieving the right to vote for women. Civil rights movement: Focused on achieving equal rights and opportunities for African Americans.
Compare the causes of WWI and WWII.
WWI: Imperialism, nationalism, militarism, and alliance systems. WWII: Unresolved issues from WWI, rise of fascism and totalitarianism, and aggression by Axis powers.
Compare the approaches of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois.
Booker T. Washington: Advocated for vocational training and economic self-reliance for African Americans. W.E.B. Du Bois: Advocated for higher education and immediate civil rights.
Compare the First and Second Red Scares.
First Red Scare (1919-1920): Fear of communism and radicalism after WWI, targeting immigrants and labor activists. Second Red Scare (late 1940s-1950s): Fear of communism during the Cold War, targeting government employees and intellectuals.
Compare the impacts of WWI and WWII on the US economy.
WWI: Boosted industrial production and created economic opportunities. WWII: Ended the Great Depression, transformed the US into a global economic superpower.
Compare the Progressive Era and the New Deal.
Progressive Era: Focused on social and political reforms to address the problems of industrialization. New Deal: Focused on economic recovery and social safety nets to address the Great Depression.
Compare US involvement in the Spanish-American War and WWI.
Spanish-American War: Short conflict, limited scope, and focused on acquiring overseas territories. WWI: Large-scale conflict, global impact, and marked a shift towards international involvement.
Compare the economic philosophies of laissez-faire and the New Deal.
Laissez-faire: Minimal government intervention in the economy. New Deal: Active government intervention to regulate the economy and provide social welfare.
What were the causes and effects of industrialization in the US (1890-1945)?
Causes: Technological innovation, access to resources, and favorable government policies. Effects: Economic growth, urbanization, social inequality, and the Progressive Era.
What were the causes and effects of the Great Depression?
Causes: Stock market crash, overproduction, unequal distribution of wealth, and international debt. Effects: Widespread unemployment, poverty, bank failures, and the New Deal.
What were the causes and effects of the US shift from isolationism to interventionism?
Causes: Growing economic and strategic interests, the threat of global conflicts, and the desire to promote democracy. Effects: Involvement in WWI and WWII, increased global influence, and the Cold War.
What were the causes and effects of women's suffrage movement?
Causes: Decades of activism, changing social attitudes, and women's contributions during WWI. Effects: 19th Amendment, increased political participation, and further feminist activism.
What were the causes and effects of the New Deal?
Causes: The Great Depression, widespread poverty, and the need for economic recovery. Effects: Increased government intervention, job creation, social safety nets, and long-term changes in American society.
What were the causes and effects of suburbanization?
Causes: Increased automobile ownership, desire for larger homes, and government policies promoting homeownership. Effects: Growth of suburbs, decline of urban centers, and increased reliance on cars.
What were the causes and effects of increased immigration in the early 20th century?
Causes: Economic opportunities, political instability in Europe and Asia, and the desire for a better life. Effects: Cultural diversity, labor force growth, and social tensions.
What were the causes and effects of the Spanish-American War?
Causes: American expansionism, Cuban struggle for independence, and yellow journalism. Effects: US acquisition of overseas territories, increased military power, and a more assertive foreign policy.
What were the causes and effects of the Red Summer of 1919?
Causes: Racial tensions, competition for jobs and housing, and the return of black veterans from WWI. Effects: Increased racial violence, heightened awareness of racial inequality, and the growth of the civil rights movement.
What were the causes and effects of Prohibition?
Causes: Temperance movement, moral concerns about alcohol consumption, and the desire to reduce crime and social problems. Effects: Rise of organized crime, bootlegging, and speakeasies, leading to the repeal of Prohibition.
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.