History 1302 Final Exam Study Guide

The Spanish-American War, the annexation of Hawaii, and the building of the Panama Canal.

<p>The Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria) and the Allied Powers (France, Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan, and later the United States).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The stock market crash of 1929, overproduction and declining consumer demand, uneven distribution of wealth, and bank failures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Battle of Gettysburg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which resulted in Japan's surrender and the end of the war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II, characterized by ideological differences, nuclear arms race, and proxy wars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Boston Tea Party (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Affluent Society saw a significant growth in consumerism, suburbanization, and the rise of television culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nixon sought to improve relations with China (which was communist) and the Soviet Union, while maintaining good relations with the United States' allies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Bay of Pigs Invasion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Industrialists of the late 19th century who amassed great wealth, often by exploiting workers and/or using unethical business practices.

A political party advocating for farmers, laborers, and the common people against the wealthy elite.

The movement of people from the eastern to the western part of the United States, driven by economic opportunities and expansion.

The policy of extending political, economic, or military influence of the United States over other nations, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

A conflict between Spain and the United States over Cuba and other territories in 1898, ultimately resulting in a US victory.

Efforts to improve society by enacting legislation or policies addressing social and economic problems.

Amendments to the US Constitution addressing issues like voting rights, prohibition, and other social reforms.

Presidential election in the US, significant as it involved three major candidates and the Progressive movement.

The struggle for women's right to vote.

The movement against the consumption of alcohol

A global war from 1914 to 1918 involving many countries.

A peace treaty that ended World War I.

The 1920s characterized by economic prosperity and social change.

A plan to provide aid to Germany following World War One.

A severe worldwide economic downturn that lasted from the late 1920s through the 1930s.

A global war from 1939 to 1945 involving many countries and two major alliances.

A period of geopolitical tension between the US and the Soviet Union and their respective allies.

The Soviet blockade of West Berlin in 1948-49, aiming to isolate it from Western influence.

A period of intense anti-communist paranoia and accusations of communist activity in the US.

The post-World War II economic boom and rising living standards in the United States, creating increasing consumerism.

A 1962 confrontation between the US and the Soviet Union over Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba.

A set of domestic programs in the US launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice.

A prolonged conflict in Southeast Asia from the 1950s to the 1970s, involving the US and various political factions.

A major political scandal involving abuse of power by high-ranking officials in the Nixon administration.

Nixon's strategy for engaging with China and negotiating with the Soviet Union.

The Soviet military intervention in Afghanistan in 1979, leading to a protracted war.