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Which candidate was known as the 'wet' candidate in the 1928 Presidential Election?
What was the purpose of the Dawes Plan?
Was America's foreign policy based on Isolationism after World War I?
When did the Stock Market Crash occur?
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What did the Stock Market Crash reflect?
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According to the textbook, was John T. Scopes found guilty of teaching evolution?
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What did the Tennessee Supreme Court do regarding John T. Scopes' fine?
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What was the Bonus Army?
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Which of the following is not true of the New Deal?
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Did the New Deal accept the traditional belief of government noninterference in the economy?
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Study Notes
1928 Presidential Election
- The 'wet' candidate in the 1928 Presidential Election was Al Smith, known for his opposition to Prohibition.
Dawes Plan
- The Dawes Plan aimed to stabilize German reparations payments after World War I by restructuring its obligations and facilitating loans from the U.S.
U.S. Foreign Policy Post-World War I
- America’s foreign policy leaned towards Isolationism after World War I, avoiding involvement in European conflicts and international alliances.
Stock Market Crash
- The Stock Market Crash occurred on October 29, 1929, known as Black Tuesday, marking the start of the Great Depression.
Impact of the Stock Market Crash
- The crash reflected a breakdown in the economy, revealing issues like speculative investments, over-leveraged stock purchases, and economic instability.
John T. Scopes Trial
- John T. Scopes was found guilty of violating Tennessee’s Butler Act by teaching evolution in schools, leading to a significant legal precedent.
Tennessee Supreme Court on Scopes' Fine
- The Tennessee Supreme Court upheld Scopes' conviction but ruled that his fine was excessive, thus reducing it.
Bonus Army
- The Bonus Army was a group of World War I veterans who marched on Washington, D.C. in 1932 protesting for early payment of bonuses promised to them.
New Deal Misconceptions
- A common misconception about the New Deal is that it was universally beneficial; however, various groups and individuals faced hardships and exclusion.
New Deal and Government Noninterference
- The New Deal rejected the traditional belief in government noninterference in the economy, actively involving the federal government in economic recovery and reform.
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Test your knowledge on the Presidential Election of 1928 and the Dawes Plan with this quick quiz. Answer questions on Al Smith's stance on prohibition and the purpose of the Dawes Plan. Challenge yourself and see how well you know these historical topics.
