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Which president served between Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Which president served between Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt?
The first World War ended in 1918.
The first World War ended in 1918.
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What major economic event occurred in October 1929?
What major economic event occurred in October 1929?
The Wall Street crash
The USA declared war on Japan on ________.
The USA declared war on Japan on ________.
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Match the following events with their corresponding years:
Match the following events with their corresponding years:
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Which amendment to the Constitution introduced prohibition?
Which amendment to the Constitution introduced prohibition?
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The Great Depression began after the end of World War II.
The Great Depression began after the end of World War II.
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Who was the first president to serve after Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Who was the first president to serve after Franklin D. Roosevelt?
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What was a major reason for the desire to return to 'normalcy' after WW1?
What was a major reason for the desire to return to 'normalcy' after WW1?
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The Red Scare was primarily a response to the Spanish-American War.
The Red Scare was primarily a response to the Spanish-American War.
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What was the primary goal of the Palmer Raids?
What was the primary goal of the Palmer Raids?
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Hoover initially promoted __________ individualism, emphasizing self-reliance and minimal government assistance.
Hoover initially promoted __________ individualism, emphasizing self-reliance and minimal government assistance.
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Match the president with their key policy:
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Which amendment aimed to protect voting rights for Black men?
Which amendment aimed to protect voting rights for Black men?
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The 14th Amendment established methods to protect against lynching.
The 14th Amendment established methods to protect against lynching.
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What was the primary focus of the NAACP?
What was the primary focus of the NAACP?
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During the 1920s, the KKK's membership grew from 100,000 to __________ members.
During the 1920s, the KKK's membership grew from 100,000 to __________ members.
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Which event involved the tear gassing of veterans marching in Washington?
Which event involved the tear gassing of veterans marching in Washington?
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Calvin Coolidge successfully enacted the Anti-Lynching Bill.
Calvin Coolidge successfully enacted the Anti-Lynching Bill.
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What was one consequence of the New Deal for African Americans?
What was one consequence of the New Deal for African Americans?
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The ________ Doctrine established a policy of containment against communism.
The ________ Doctrine established a policy of containment against communism.
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Match the event with its year:
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What was the main outcome of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
What was the main outcome of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
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The Greensboro sit-ins began in 1965.
The Greensboro sit-ins began in 1965.
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What significant legal case made it easier for black people to vote in 1944?
What significant legal case made it easier for black people to vote in 1944?
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The March on Washington featured Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous '______' speech.
The March on Washington featured Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous '______' speech.
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Match the following events with their descriptions:
Match the following events with their descriptions:
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Which organization was formed in 1960 and focused on non-violent actions?
Which organization was formed in 1960 and focused on non-violent actions?
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Affirmative action policies were universally accepted by all African Americans.
Affirmative action policies were universally accepted by all African Americans.
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Who led the boycott of city buses in Montgomery?
Who led the boycott of city buses in Montgomery?
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The Brown vs Board case in 1954 ruled that '______' was unconstitutional.
The Brown vs Board case in 1954 ruled that '______' was unconstitutional.
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Match the following groups with their areas of focus:
Match the following groups with their areas of focus:
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What was the purpose of the Freedom Summer in 1964?
What was the purpose of the Freedom Summer in 1964?
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The Indian Education Act was passed in 1972.
The Indian Education Act was passed in 1972.
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What were the 'Little Rock Nine' known for?
What were the 'Little Rock Nine' known for?
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Cesar Chavez organized farm workers unions to improve ______ conditions.
Cesar Chavez organized farm workers unions to improve ______ conditions.
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What significant event occurred at the Stonewall Inn in 1969?
What significant event occurred at the Stonewall Inn in 1969?
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Harvey Milk was the first openly gay elected official in New York City.
Harvey Milk was the first openly gay elected official in New York City.
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What was the purpose of the 1974 Equal Rights Act regarding bilingual education?
What was the purpose of the 1974 Equal Rights Act regarding bilingual education?
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In 1937, the _______ Act set up the Federal Housing Administration.
In 1937, the _______ Act set up the Federal Housing Administration.
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Match the following decades with the key economic events:
Match the following decades with the key economic events:
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Which event contributed to the economic stagnation in the 1970s?
Which event contributed to the economic stagnation in the 1970s?
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The term stagflation refers to a combination of inflation and economic growth.
The term stagflation refers to a combination of inflation and economic growth.
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What was one major consequence of the 1929 Wall Street Crash?
What was one major consequence of the 1929 Wall Street Crash?
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The baby boom in the 1950s resulted in 27% of the population being _______.
The baby boom in the 1950s resulted in 27% of the population being _______.
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Which product was mass-produced that became a household staple in the 1950s?
Which product was mass-produced that became a household staple in the 1950s?
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The increase in television ownership in the 1960s led to decreased spending on dining out.
The increase in television ownership in the 1960s led to decreased spending on dining out.
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What was a notable change in women's roles during the post-war era regarding household appliances?
What was a notable change in women's roles during the post-war era regarding household appliances?
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During the Great Depression, _____ of all banks were bankrupt by 1933.
During the Great Depression, _____ of all banks were bankrupt by 1933.
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Match the percentage of home ownership in the census years:
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What was the highest income tax band rate after the reduction linked to the Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA)?
What was the highest income tax band rate after the reduction linked to the Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA)?
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Reagan's policies successfully reduced unemployment during his presidency.
Reagan's policies successfully reduced unemployment during his presidency.
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What act revised budget measures to save federal government money in April 1986?
What act revised budget measures to save federal government money in April 1986?
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The output per worker per hour in 1982 was _____, but increased to 4.5 in 1983.
The output per worker per hour in 1982 was _____, but increased to 4.5 in 1983.
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Match the following acts with their purposes:
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Which economic outcome was NOT achieved during Reagan's presidency?
Which economic outcome was NOT achieved during Reagan's presidency?
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Reagan's economic policies successfully brought inflation down.
Reagan's economic policies successfully brought inflation down.
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What percentage of spending was allocated to transport?
What percentage of spending was allocated to transport?
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What was one of the notable failures of Reagan's economic policies?
What was one of the notable failures of Reagan's economic policies?
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During the Great Depression, people had significantly more leisure time.
During the Great Depression, people had significantly more leisure time.
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What policy did Kennedy outline to address poverty?
What policy did Kennedy outline to address poverty?
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The ___________ of 1989 was a significant crisis related to the deregulation of Savings and Loans institutions.
The ___________ of 1989 was a significant crisis related to the deregulation of Savings and Loans institutions.
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Match the economic issue with its impact during Reagan's presidency:
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In 1966, _____% of black Americans were below the poverty line.
In 1966, _____% of black Americans were below the poverty line.
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What was one effect of deregulation on trade during Reagan's presidency?
What was one effect of deregulation on trade during Reagan's presidency?
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Match the following presidents with their key policies or actions regarding poverty:
Match the following presidents with their key policies or actions regarding poverty:
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Reagan's administration reduced federal spending on building low-cost homes.
Reagan's administration reduced federal spending on building low-cost homes.
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What was a major issue faced by society due to the rise of cars?
What was a major issue faced by society due to the rise of cars?
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Which major economic event is associated with the year 1987 during Reagan's presidency?
Which major economic event is associated with the year 1987 during Reagan's presidency?
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The amount of roads increased in both quantity and quality from 1960 to 1980.
The amount of roads increased in both quantity and quality from 1960 to 1980.
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The ___________ affair damaged Reagan's presidency due to illegal arms sales.
The ___________ affair damaged Reagan's presidency due to illegal arms sales.
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What entertainment venue became popular with the rise of the car-owning culture?
What entertainment venue became popular with the rise of the car-owning culture?
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Carter introduced _____ cuts as part of his economic policies.
Carter introduced _____ cuts as part of his economic policies.
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Match the year to the event in car culture:
Match the year to the event in car culture:
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Which of the following was a key legislation passed in 1981?
Which of the following was a key legislation passed in 1981?
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Reagan's policies emphasized the reduction of big government and significant tax reductions.
Reagan's policies emphasized the reduction of big government and significant tax reductions.
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What economic approach was associated with Reagan's policies?
What economic approach was associated with Reagan's policies?
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The independent agency set up under Johnson's policies had a budget of _____ million.
The independent agency set up under Johnson's policies had a budget of _____ million.
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Study Notes
US Presidents (Order and Dates)
- Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921), Democrat
- Warren G. Harding (1921-1923), Republican
- Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929), Republican
- Herbert Hoover (1929-1933), Republican
- Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945), Democrat
- Harry S. Truman (1945-1953), Democrat
- Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961), Republican
- John F. Kennedy (1961-1963), Democrat
- Lyndon B. Johnson (1963-1969), Democrat
- Richard M. Nixon (1969-1974), Republican
- Gerald R. Ford (1974-1977), Republican
- Jimmy Carter (1977-1981), Democrat
- Ronald Reagan (1981-1989), Republican
- George H.W. Bush (1989-1993), Republican
- William J. Clinton (1993-2001), Democrat
- George W. Bush (2001-2009), Republican
- Barack Obama (2009-2017), Democrat
- Donald J. Trump (2017-2021), Republican
- Joseph R. Biden Jr. (2021-present), Democrat
World Wars and Key Dates
- WWI (1914-1918): US joined in 1917
- April 6, 1917: US enters WWI.
- November 11, 1918: WWI ends.
- WWII (1939-1945): US joined in 1941
- Dec 7, 1941: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor.
- Dec 8, 1941: US declares war on Japan.
- Dec 11, 1941: Germany declares war on the US.
- May 8, 1945: WWII ends in Europe.
- August 6 & 9, 1945: US drops atomic bombs.
- End of WWII in the Pacific.
Key Periods and Events
- 1917: Russia becomes communist.
- 1919-1920: First Red Scare.
- January 18, 1919: Prohibition Amendment introduced
- 1917-1920: Labor unrest (strikes). Palmer Raids.
- 1929: Wall Street Crash triggers Great Depression
- 1930s-1939: Hoovervilles
- 1947-1954: Second Red Scare
- 1950-1953: Korean War
- October 4, 1957: USSR launches Sputnik.
- 1962: First US troops in Vietnam
- July 20, 1969: US astronauts land on the moon.
- 1975: US withdraws from Vietnam.
Key Terms
- Normalcy: Return to pre-war values and style as seen by the WASP community.
- Isolationism: Policy of avoiding involvement in international affairs.
- Laissez-faire: Limited government intervention in the economy.
- Rugged individualism: Emphasized self-reliance and independence.
- Volunterism: Citizens cooperating instead of the government managing issues.
Chapter 1: Presidency and Politics
- Overview: Wilson, Harding, Coolidge, Hoover, Roosevelt presidencies, their policies, successes, and failures.
- WWI Impact: Increased desire for normalcy, reduced government involvement, debated international engagement.
- Red Scare: Post WWI, increased anxieties about communism, Palmer Raids targeting suspected communists.
- Harding's Victory: War efforts increased government agencies as well as taxes.
- Harding Policy (Normalcy): Buy American, small government, reducing war spending.
- Harding Successes: Mediated labor disputes, decreased government spending.
- Harding Failures: Vetoed veteran bonuses, failed to pass anti-lynching legislation, lack of success with promoting American interests abroad.
- Coolidge Successes: Reduced national debt, promoted tax cuts, managing annual government expenditure.
- Hoover: Transitioned from rugged individualism to social responsibility.
- Hoover's Failures: Poor handling of the Great Depression, Smoot-Hawley Tariff, mishandling of the Bonus March.
- Roosevelt and the New Deal: FDR's response to economic depression. Alphabet Agencies (NRA, AAA). Closed banks, Fireside Chats.
- WWII and its impact: US involvement, boosted industry and farming, rise in employment. Lend-Lease Scheme.
- Second Red Scare: HUAC, McCarthyism, reduced civil liberties.
- Counterculture: Woodstock 1969, focus on social issues and equality.
- Cold War: US shifts from isolationism to containment, Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, NATO.
- National Security Act: Created CIA and Department of Defense
- Korean War: Changed media expectations and the president's role
- Vietnam War: Media criticism increased, loss of credibility, unpopular policies.
- Factors Changing the Presidency: Media, scandals, societal changes in attitudes.
Chapter 2: Civil Rights
- Amendments (13th, 14th, 15th): Ending slavery, citizen rights, voting rights.
- Life in the South: Lynchings, sharecropping, Jim Crow Laws, poor working conditions.
- Northern Migration: Increased African Americans migrating to Northern cities.
- Plessy v. Ferguson: Legalized segregation ("separate but equal").
- New Deal Impact: FDR Black Cabinet, limited opportunities.
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Civil Rights Organizations:
- NAACP's efforts for desegregation & court cases.
- CORE's (Congress of Racial Equality) sit-ins, freedom rides.
- SNCC's (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) actions.
- WWII impact: African American involvement and hopes for change.
- Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955): Led by Martin Luther King Jr., fought segregation on public transport
- Little Rock (1957) Federal intervention to ensure school desegregation.
- Greensboro Sit-ins (1960): Non-violent protests to show resistance.
- Freedom Rides (1961): CORE protested segregation on interstate buses.
- Birmingham (1963): Violent resistance to civil rights activists
- Freedom Summer (1964) : Efforts to register African American voters in Mississippi.
- March on Washington (1963): MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech.
- Civil Rights Act of 1964: Ended discrimination in employment and public places.
- Black Power Movement: Focus on self-determination and empowerment.
- Limits of the Movement: Affirmative action controversies, racial inequities remaining.
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Native American issues:
- Indian Removal Act, Indian boarding schools,
- AIM (American Indian Movement) and related campaigns against BIA
- Congress addressed issues with bills through the 70s.
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Hispanic Issues:
- Land loss, poor working conditions, discrimination, deportation (e.g., Operation Wetback).
- Movements challenging discrimination and advocating for rights.
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Gay Rights Movement:
-Lavender Scare, Stonewall Inn incident, Gay Liberation Front, Gay Pride March
- Significant milestones in social and political progress.
Chapter 3: The Economy
- Post-WWI Depression: Government laissez faire, overproduction, strikes.
- Roaring Twenties Boom: Mass production, cars, radios, consumerism, higher wages, Ford's management techniques.
- Hire purchase: Financing consumer purchases.
- Changing Industry: Increased electricity use
- Stock Market Boom & Crash (1929): Buying on margin, bull market, subsequent crash leading to the Great Depression.
- Great Depression Effects: High unemployment, bank failures, falling prices, business closings, poverty.
- Roosevelt's Response: Closing banks, New Deal programs, Fireside Chats.
- WWII and Post-War Affluence: Increased employment, industrial growth, demand for consumer goods, baby boom.
- 1950s Suburbs: Mass-produced housing, growth of suburbs, impact on American life.
- 1960s Economic Challenges: Vietnam War costs, inflation.
- 1970s Stagflation: Inflation and slow economic growth
Chapter 4: Later 20th Century (Policy Changes)
- 1970s Oil Crisis: OPEC's action's impact on the US economy. Stagflation.
- Reagan's Policies (Reaganomics): Reduced government intervention, tax cuts, deregulation, controlling the money supply.
- Effects of Reaganomics: Supply-side economics, impact on wealth distribution, unemployment, inflation, federal deficit.
- Reagan and Social Change: Workfare instead of welfare; reduced social spending, including housing. Effects on homelessness.
- Deregulation: Impact on business, trade, and competition, environmental concerns.
- Savings and Loan Crisis: Deregulation of savings and loans led to major failures.
- Late 20th Century Economic Trends: Technological advancements, changing industry, business practices, economic issues like international competition and stagflation.
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Test your knowledge of pivotal events and figures in U.S. history during the 1920s and 1930s. This quiz covers key concepts such as the Great Depression, Prohibition, and civil rights movements. Challenge yourself with questions on presidents, amendments, and socio-political responses of the era.
