40 Questions
What was the purpose of the Black Codes in the South after the Civil War?
To restrict the freedom of African Americans through laws
What was the requirement under the Mississippi Plan for individuals to be eligible to vote?
Completion of a literacy test
What was the significance of the Grandfather Clause in voting regulations?
It allowed individuals to vote if their father or grandfather could vote by a specific date
What was Homer Plessy's racial background and why was he significant in legal history?
He was 1/8 African American and intentionally broke segregation laws
Which organization aimed to advocate for the interests of American farmers by pushing for lower rates charged by railroads?
The Grange
Who wrote 'The Gospel of Wealth' and what was its main theme?
Andrew Carnegie; discussing the responsibility of the rich to be philanthropic
Who led the D-Day invasion?
Dwight Eisenhower
What was the main focus of the Casablanca Conference?
Concentrating efforts on the Mediterranean
Who became President after FDR's death?
Harry Truman
What did the Yalta Conference decide to do with Germany post-World War II?
Split it into 4 occupied zones
Where were the atomic bombs dropped by the US during World War II?
Nagasaki and Hiroshima
What event marked the official end of World War II in the Pacific theater?
VJ Day
What was the significance of the Haymarket Affair?
It resulted in the deaths of 7 police officers and 4 civilians.
What organization focused on advocating for 8-hour workdays and ending child and convict labor?
Noble and Holy Order of Knights of Labor
What triggered the Pullman Strike?
Wage cuts and anti-union actions
Which author wrote 'The Jungle,' exposing the horrors of the meat-packing industry?
Upton Sinclair
'The Future of War' was authored by:
Jan Bloch
What did the Elkins Act empower the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) to regulate?
Telephone, telegraph, and cable lines
Which event turned American opinion against the Germans during World War I?
The Lusitania sinking
What did the American Federation of Labor focus on?
Formation of craft unions for workers' rights
Which group advocated for prohibiting child labor and establishing health and safety standards?
Social Justice Advocates
What impact did 'The Jungle' have on society?
Brought attention to workers' issues in the meat-packing industry
What was the purpose of the Arabic Pledge mentioned in the text?
To promise not to sink passenger ships without warning
Which act was authorized to increase the regulatory army in the US?
National Defense Act
What was the main consequence of the Revenue Act mentioned in the text?
Raised the lowest tax rate from 1% to 4%
What led to Woodrow Wilson's victory in the Election of 1916?
"He kept us out of war" phrase
What was the purpose of the Espionage Act mentioned in the text?
Made conveying info to interfere with armed forces a crime
What key aspect of Wilson's 14 Points focused on reducing military power?
National armaments will be reduced
What characteristic is associated with the Meuse-Argonne Offensive?
Largest battle in US military history
"Red Summer" primarily involved violence between which groups?
White and black Americans
What was the primary reason for the Boxer Rebellion in China?
To end foreign influence in the country
What was the purpose of the Atlantic Charter agreement between Churchill and FDR?
To discuss respective war aims
Why did the United States adopt an isolationist policy during WWII?
To avoid the financial burden of war
What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act during WWII?
To provide supplies to Great Britain without immediate payment
Which event led to the Pearl Harbor attack by Japan?
Export Control Act banning key exports to Japan
Who were the Bonus Army?
A group of WWI veterans demanding immediate payment of bonuses
'Gospel of efficiency' refers to applying management techniques to eliminate waste and inefficiency primarily in which sectors?
Government, society, and industry
'Four Minute Men' were individuals sent by President Wilson to deliver short propaganda speeches to promote what during WWI?
'Neutrality' among American citizens
'Laissez-faire' is an economic philosophy advocating for what kind of government role in economic affairs?
'Minimal' intervention
'New Deal' reforms between 1933 and 1942 aimed at ending the Great Depression were enacted under which US President?
'Franklin Roosevelt'
Test your knowledge of the post-Civil War laws in the South that affected African Americans, including the Black Codes, the Mississippi Plan, and the Grandfather Clause. Learn about the restrictions imposed on race relations and voting rights during this period.
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