Questions and Answers
What year did Congress refuse to join the League?
1919
What significant legislation came into effect in January 1920?
The Volstead Act
In which month and year did the Sacco and Vanzetti trial take place?
May 1921
Which President was elected in 1928?
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What event is referred to as the Wall Street Crash?
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What decade was characterized by droughts and strong winds contributing to the struggles of farmers?
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What year did The Bonus Army march on Washington?
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Who was elected as president alongside the Democrats in 1932?
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What major series of programs aimed at economic recovery was introduced in 1933?
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What year is associated with the 'Second wave' of The New Deal?
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In what year did World War II begin?
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What significant U.S. policy began in 1941 before the country's official entry into WWII?
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In what year did the USA join WWII?
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When did WWII officially end?
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When did McCarthyism and the Red Scare occur?
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In what year did McCarthy attack the Army and lose political favor?
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What landmark Supreme Court case occurred in 1954?
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What event took place from 1955 to 1956 in response to segregation?
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In which year did the events in Little Rock, Arkansas, unfold?
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What term is used for the non-violent protests that occurred between 1960 and 1961?
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What significant civil rights event occurred in August 1963?
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What legislation was passed in 1963 to ensure equal pay?
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When was JFK assassinated, leading to Johnson taking over?
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What act was passed by Johnson in 1963 aimed at improving air quality?
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What act was passed in 1964 to ensure general equality under the law?
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In which years did race riots occur in North America?
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What act passed in 1965 focused on improving water quality?
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When was Malcolm X assassinated?
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What significant civil rights event took place in 1965 known as the Selma Catalyst?
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What major legislation was enacted in 1965 focused on voting rights?
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In what year was the National Organization for Women (NOW) established?
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What year saw the formation of the Black Panthers?
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What incident is referred to as the 12th Street Riot?
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What was passed in 1968 to address housing discrimination?
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When was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?
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What landmark ruling occurred in 1972 regarding equal rights?
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In what year did opposition to equal rights become prominent?
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What was legalized in 1973 following the Roe V. Wade decision?
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What programs were implemented by Johnson in 1965 focusing on healthcare?
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What act was passed in 1964 to promote development?
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Study Notes
Key Events in America (1920-1973)
- Congress refused to join the League of Nations, reflecting isolationist sentiments in 1919.
- The Volstead Act, enforcing Prohibition, went into effect in January 1920.
- The trial of Sacco and Vanzetti, which highlighted issues of racism and injustice, began in May 1921.
- Herbert Hoover was elected President in 1928, representing Republican policies of the time.
- The Wall Street Crash in October 1929 marked the beginning of the Great Depression.
- The 1930s experienced severe droughts and winds, leading to farm struggles and widespread famine.
- The Bonus Army, a group of World War I veterans demanding payment for their service bonuses, marched in 1932.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) was elected president in 1932, promising recovery and reform.
- The New Deal was introduced in 1933, consisting of programs aimed at economic recovery.
- A 'Second wave' of The New Deal occurred in 1935, expanding federal initiatives.
- World War II began in 1939, significantly impacting the U.S. economy and society.
- The Lend-Lease program commenced in 1941, providing support to Allied nations pre-war.
- The U.S. officially joined WWII in December 1941 after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
- World War II concluded in 1945, reshaping global dynamics.
- McCarthyism and the Red Scare erupted around 1950, fueled by fears of communism.
- Senator McCarthy lost political favor after attacking the Army in 1953-54, marking the decline of his influence.
- The landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board occurred in 1954, declaring racial segregation in schools unconstitutional.
- The Montgomery Bus Boycott took place from 1955-56, protesting racial segregation in public transportation.
- Little Rock, Arkansas, became a focal point in 1957 for school desegregation efforts.
- Sit-ins emerged as a form of protest against segregation in 1960-61.
- Freedom Riders traveled from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in May 1961, challenging segregation in interstate travel.
- The March on Washington in August 1963 brought attention to civil rights issues.
- The Equal Pay Act was enacted in 1963, aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on gender.
- President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in November 1963, leading to Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency.
- The Clean Air Act was passed by Johnson in 1963, addressing environmental concerns.
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964 established general equality under the law, prohibiting discrimination.
- Race riots occurred across North America from 1965-67, reflecting social unrest.
- The Water Quality Act was passed in 1965, aiming to improve water safety and quality.
- Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965, a significant loss to the civil rights movement.
- The Selma Catalyst in 1965 intensified voting rights activism.
- The Voting Rights Act was passed in 1965, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting.
- The National Organization for Women (NOW) was established in 1966 to advocate for women's rights.
- The Black Panthers were formed in 1966, focusing on self-defense and community welfare.
- The 12th Street Riot took place in 1967, indicative of urban tension and dissatisfaction.
- The "Fair Housing" Civil Rights Act was enacted in 1968, addressing housing discrimination.
- Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in April 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee, impacting the civil rights movement deeply.
- The Supreme Court's ruling on Equal Rights occurred in 1972, addressing gender equality issues.
- Opposition to equal rights escalated in 1972, demonstrating societal divisions over civil rights progress.
- Roe v. Wade in 1973 legalized abortion, establishing a significant moment in reproductive rights.
- Medicare and Medicaid were implemented by Johnson in 1965, providing healthcare support for the elderly and low-income individuals.
- The Development Act passed in 1964 aimed at urban development and renewal programs.
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This quiz explores pivotal moments in American history from 1920 to 1973. Covering significant events such as Prohibition, the Great Depression, and the New Deal, it highlights the socio-political landscape of the time. Test your knowledge of these crucial events and their impact on the nation.
