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What was one of the primary functions of the Securities and Exchange Commission?
What was one of the primary functions of the Securities and Exchange Commission?
The Dust Bowl was primarily caused by sustainable farming practices.
The Dust Bowl was primarily caused by sustainable farming practices.
False
What significant event occurred during 1934 to 1937 that affected parts of Texas and Oklahoma?
What significant event occurred during 1934 to 1937 that affected parts of Texas and Oklahoma?
Dust Bowl
The __________ Recession was a downturn in economic activity in 1938 associated with cuts in New Deal spending.
The __________ Recession was a downturn in economic activity in 1938 associated with cuts in New Deal spending.
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Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:
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What was displayed at the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893 to highlight racial hierarchy?
What was displayed at the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893 to highlight racial hierarchy?
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American missionaries targeted China primarily to promote agriculture.
American missionaries targeted China primarily to promote agriculture.
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What significant political change occurred in Hawaii due to American expansion?
What significant political change occurred in Hawaii due to American expansion?
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The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1898, followed the ________ War.
The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1898, followed the ________ War.
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Which of the following territories did the United States acquire through the Treaty of Paris?
Which of the following territories did the United States acquire through the Treaty of Paris?
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The Open Door Policy aimed to restrict trade in China to the United States only.
The Open Door Policy aimed to restrict trade in China to the United States only.
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What was the Boxer Rebellion?
What was the Boxer Rebellion?
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Match the following events or policies with their descriptions:
Match the following events or policies with their descriptions:
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What was a major goal for President Roosevelt concerning maritime travel?
What was a major goal for President Roosevelt concerning maritime travel?
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The Nineteenth Amendment gave women the right to vote.
The Nineteenth Amendment gave women the right to vote.
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What term describes the concentration of economic power that was considered dangerous by President Roosevelt?
What term describes the concentration of economic power that was considered dangerous by President Roosevelt?
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The __________ Amendment banned the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol.
The __________ Amendment banned the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol.
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Match the following events with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the following events with their corresponding descriptions:
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What caused the Mexican Revolution to start in 1910?
What caused the Mexican Revolution to start in 1910?
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The United States entered World War I at the very beginning of the conflict in 1914.
The United States entered World War I at the very beginning of the conflict in 1914.
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Who was the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire whose assassination sparked World War I?
Who was the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire whose assassination sparked World War I?
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The anti-German sentiment during World War I led to the ratification of the __________ Amendment.
The anti-German sentiment during World War I led to the ratification of the __________ Amendment.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What major event took place on November 11, 1918?
What major event took place on November 11, 1918?
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The Federal Reserve System was created in response to concerns about financial control.
The Federal Reserve System was created in response to concerns about financial control.
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Which act was designed to limit public expressions of antiwar sentiment during World War I?
Which act was designed to limit public expressions of antiwar sentiment during World War I?
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The __________ movement aimed to create a better society through reforming social and political issues.
The __________ movement aimed to create a better society through reforming social and political issues.
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What term was commonly used in government propaganda to vilify Germans during WWI?
What term was commonly used in government propaganda to vilify Germans during WWI?
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The Jazz Singer was the first silent film released in 1927.
The Jazz Singer was the first silent film released in 1927.
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What significant impact did Henry Ford's assembly line have on skilled mechanics?
What significant impact did Henry Ford's assembly line have on skilled mechanics?
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The movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban centers during WWI is known as the _____ Migration.
The movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban centers during WWI is known as the _____ Migration.
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Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Panic of 1893?
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Panic of 1893?
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The Ku Klux Klan experienced a decline in membership during the 1920s.
The Ku Klux Klan experienced a decline in membership during the 1920s.
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What psychological approaches influenced advertising in the 1920s?
What psychological approaches influenced advertising in the 1920s?
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President Hoover's belief in _____ emphasized individual effort in overcoming national problems during the Great Depression.
President Hoover's belief in _____ emphasized individual effort in overcoming national problems during the Great Depression.
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Match the following economic events with their descriptions:
Match the following economic events with their descriptions:
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Which film marked the beginning of 'talkies' in cinema?
Which film marked the beginning of 'talkies' in cinema?
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The Great Migration continued until the stock market crash in 1929.
The Great Migration continued until the stock market crash in 1929.
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What did the Securities and Exchange Commission focus on after the 1929 stock market crash?
What did the Securities and Exchange Commission focus on after the 1929 stock market crash?
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Study Notes
Imperialism: Debates
- World's Columbian Exposition (1893): Displayed a racial hierarchy, contrasting "exotic" peoples with advanced civilizations, implying a need for global advancement.
- Missionaries: Supported American expansion by spreading Christianity, particularly in China.
- Hawaii: American missionaries arrived in the 1820s, followed by sugar plantations that undermined the local economy and led to conflict with Queen Liliuokalani.
The Spanish-American War and Its Aftermath
- Spanish-American War: Stemmed from Cuba's struggle for independence from Spain, with three wars for independence in the late 1800s.
- Treaty of Paris (1898): Spain ceded the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam to the US in exchange for $20 million.
- Open Door Policy: The US asserted open trade with China, claiming concern for Chinese integrity, primarily for US economic gain.
- Boxer Rebellion (1900): Chinese rebels killed many foreign converts and missionaries; a multinational force, including the US, intervened to rescue Westerners.
- Panama Canal: Desire for a shortcut to Asia, given Pacific territories and China trade, drove the building of the Panama Canal.
The Progressives
- Progressive Movement: A middle-class response to industrialization, corruption, and urbanization, driven by college graduates.
- Nineteenth Amendment (1920): Granted women the right to vote, building on movements like the Seneca Falls Convention.
- Laissez-faire economics: Industrial opposition to government intervention in the economy changed as many Americans came to believe it could be damaging.
- "Bad trusts": President Roosevelt used the Sherman Antitrust Act to target trusts that interfered with commerce, not necessarily the largest.
- Federal Reserve Act (1913): Created a partly publicly controlled central banking system to address concerns over the financial system’s reliance on private bankers.
World War I: Military and Diplomacy
- World War I Causes: Factors included nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and the alliance system (like sticks of dynamite).
- Franz Ferdinand's Assassination: Triggered World War I by sparking the long-term issues.
- Zimmerman Note: Made public in 1917, this telegram revealed Germany's plans to help Mexico reclaim lost territory, alarming Americans.
- American Expeditionary Force: Provided crucial reinforcement for the Allies, entering the war late but impactful.
- Armistice (1918): Ended World War I, with significant American casualties, including from the Spanish Flu.
- Fourteen Points (1918): Wilson's vision for international cooperation, including freedom of the seas and trade, self-determination, and an international organization, was largely rejected by European powers, except for the League of Nations.
World War I: Home Front
- Espionage and Sedition Acts: Restricted anti-war sentiment by criminalizing draft interference or negative war comments.
- Red Scare: Campaign against radicals, including labor leaders, to portray labor as a radical effort.
- Nativism: Opposition to immigration increased during World War I, fueled by anti-German sentiment and prejudice.
- The Great Migration: Driven by wartime industrial labor demands, African Americans migrated from the South to the North.
1920s: Innovation in Communications and Technology
- Henry Ford: Revolutionized automobile production with the assembly line, reducing costs and impacting skilled mechanics.
- Advertising: Employed psychology, especially Freud's ideas, to reach consumers subconsciously.
- The Jazz Singer (1927): Marked the beginning of talkies, enormously increasing movie attendance.
1920’s: Cultural and Political Controversies
- Flappers: Symbolized a new woman's image, challenging Victorian moral codes with independence and fashion.
- Nativist Movement: Resentment of immigration (especially souther and eastern European) was intensified.
- Harlem Renaissance: A literary and cultural movement by African Americans, arising from the Great Migration.
- Lost Generation: A group of writers expressing disillusionment with society, in response to World War I.
- Ku Klux Klan: A revived mass movement based on white supremacy and Americanism, reaching 3 million members.
The Great Depression
- Panic of 1893: Caused a major decline in stock prices and a series of bank failures, marking an earlier severe economic downturn.
- Panic of 1907: A major downturn caused by failing stock prices and bank investments in failed schemes.
- "Black Thursday" (1929): Severe stock market crash due to a gap between stock prices and company earnings, sparking panic selling.
- "Rugged Individualism": President Hoover's belief that the American people could solve the Depression on their own, avoiding government intervention.
The New Deal
- New Deal: Roosevelt's response to widespread poverty and unemployment by supplying relief through various agencies.
- Glass-Steagall Act (1933): Created the FDIC to insure bank deposits.
- Securities and Exchange Commission: Established to regulate the stock market and improve investor confidence following the crash.
- Communist Party: Gained members during the Depression, arguing capitalism was failing.
- Second New Deal: Second phase of programs, primarily addressing working-class needs rather than specific economic sectors.
- "Roosevelt Recession" (1938): Economic downturn caused by reduced New Deal spending, further impacting the Depression.
- "Dust Bowl": Severe drought in the Great Plains affecting Texas, Oklahoma, and surrounding areas from 1934 to 1937, caused by unsustainable farming practices.
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This quiz explores the themes of imperialism during the late 19th century, focusing on events like the World's Columbian Exposition and the Spanish-American War. It examines the roles of missionaries, economic factors in Hawaii, and US policies affecting China. Test your knowledge on these significant historical debates and their consequences.