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What was a significant outcome of American politics during the 20th century?
What was a significant outcome of American politics during the 20th century?
How did the Republican party's view of government differ from that of the Democratic party during the period of 1920-1975?
How did the Republican party's view of government differ from that of the Democratic party during the period of 1920-1975?
Which event prompted Franklin Roosevelt's policies during the early 20th century?
Which event prompted Franklin Roosevelt's policies during the early 20th century?
What was a major consequence of European colonization for Native Americans?
What was a major consequence of European colonization for Native Americans?
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By the start of the 20th century, what was the estimated Native American population?
By the start of the 20th century, what was the estimated Native American population?
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What characterized the European settlers who arrived in America during the 17th century?
What characterized the European settlers who arrived in America during the 17th century?
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What term do many descendants of African Americans use to acknowledge their origins?
What term do many descendants of African Americans use to acknowledge their origins?
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What was a common method of survival for Native Americans during the 20th century?
What was a common method of survival for Native Americans during the 20th century?
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What was the approximate population of Native Americans in 1492?
What was the approximate population of Native Americans in 1492?
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What was one of the main roles of government as articulated by Republicans in the 20th century?
What was one of the main roles of government as articulated by Republicans in the 20th century?
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Study Notes
20th Century American Politics and Society
- American society experienced significant prosperity and cultural transformation in the 20th century, though not all Americans enjoyed equal opportunities.
- American society was diverse, encompassing Native Americans, Europeans, Africans, and immigrants from various parts of the world.
- The US government operates with three separate branches.
- The Democratic and Republican parties were the dominant political forces throughout the 20th century.
- Republican party ideals, during 1920-1975, emphasized individual liberty and limited government intervention in business and personal lives.
- Democratic policies of 1933-1945, under Franklin Roosevelt, aimed to address the economic crisis of the Great Depression.
- The original inhabitants of North America, Native Americans, were diverse.
- European colonization led to dispossession and disempowerment of Native American nations. Their population declined drastically from around 5 million in 1492 to approximately 250,000 at the turn of the 20th century. However, they continued to survive and fight for self-governance in the 20th century through assimilation and activism.
- Early European settlers from Britain, Germany, and the Netherlands became a powerful and wealthy group.
- African Americans, forcefully brought to America, faced significant challenges but also established their identities and actively sought equal rights.
- Immigrants from Europe (Ireland, Southern Europe, Eastern Europe), and China arrived in America in the mid-19th century through the 1920's.
- The WASPs (White Anglo Saxon Protestants), already established in America, often discriminated against these new immigrant groups, but eventually many immigrant groups assimilated and prospered.
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Explore the complexities of American society and politics in the 20th century. This quiz covers key events, political parties, and the impact of cultural diversity throughout the era. Dive into the struggles and transformations that shaped modern America.
