Quarter 3 Midterm

Question 1

Teller Amendment

Answer 1

Declared that the U.S. would not annex Cuba after the Spanish-American War, emphasizing American anti-imperialist sentiments.

Question 2

Territory gained from the Spanish-American War

Answer 2

The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, marking its emergence as a global power.

Question 3

Open Door Policy

Answer 3

Advocated for equal trading rights in China, ensuring U.S. economic interests in Asia.

Question 4

Immediate cause of WWI

Answer 4

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand led to the war, with the U.S. joining in 1917 after unrestricted submarine warfare.

Question 5

Woodrow Wilson’s war declaration

Answer 5

Aimed to make the world “safe for democracy,” reflecting idealistic goals for U.S. involvement in WWI.

Question 6

War Industries Board

Answer 6

Coordinated war production during WWI, boosting industrial efficiency

Question 7

Committee on Public Information

Answer 7

Propaganda agency during WWI, shaping public opinion to support the war effort.

Question 8

Insular Cases

Answer 8

Supreme Court rulings that determined constitutional rights did not fully apply to U.S. territories, impacting colonial governance.

Question 9

Roosevelt Corollary

Answer 9

Extended the Monroe Doctrine, justifying U.S. intervention in Latin America to stabilize the region.

Question 10

Great Migration

Answer 10

African Americans moved north during WWI for better opportunities, reshaping demographic and cultural landscapes.

Question 11

Theodore Roosevelt

Answer 11

Known for progressive policies and forming the Bull Moose Party in 1912, influencing modern presidential roles.

Question 12

Queen Liliuokalani

Answer 12

Overthrown in Hawaii, leading to U.S. annexation and imperial expansion.

Question 13

Alfred Mahan

Answer 13

Advocated for naval power, influencing U.S. expansionist policies.

Question 14

Alice Paul

Answer 14

Key figure in the women’s suffrage movement, leading to the 19th Amendment.

Question 15

Harlem Renaissance

Answer 15

Cultural movement celebrating African American art and literature, fostering racial pride.

Question 16

Soft Power

Answer 16

Cultural influence used to shape global perceptions, particularly in the 1920s.

Question 17

Dollar Diplomacy

Answer 17

Taft’s policy of using economic power to influence Latin America and East Asia.

Question 18

Consumerism in the 1920s

Answer 18

Rise of mass consumption and credit, defining the Roaring Twenties.

Question 19

Sheppard-Towner Act

Answer 19

Provided federal aid for maternal and infant care, marking early government involvement in public health.

Question 20

Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s

Answer 20

Targeted Catholics and immigrants, reflecting nativist and xenophobic sentiments.

Question 21

Universal Negro Improvement Association

Answer 21

Led by Marcus Garvey, promoting African American pride and economic independence.

Question 22

Great Depression’s effect on women

Answer 22

Increased female workforce participation, challenging traditional gender roles.

Question 23

Sacco and Vanzetti

Answer 23

Italian immigrants executed amid anti-immigrant and anti-radical sentiments.

Question 24

Henry Ford

Answer 24

Revolutionized manufacturing with the assembly line, making cars affordable and boosting the economy.

Question 25

Zora Neale Hurston

Answer 25

Prominent Harlem Renaissance writer, highlighting African American culture.

Question 26

Louis Armstrong

Answer 26

Jazz pioneer, influencing American music and culture.

Question 27

Herbert Hoover’s philosophy

Answer 27

Advocated rugged individualism, opposing direct government aid during the Depression.

Question 28

FDR’s bank closure

Answer 28

Temporarily closed banks to restore public confidence during the Great Depression.

Question 29

The New Deal

Answer 29

Series of programs to combat the Great Depression, reshaping the role of government in the economy.

Question 30

African American political shift

Answer 30

Moved to the Democratic Party due to New Deal benefits.

Question 31

Indian Reorganization Act

Answer 31

Reversed assimilation policies, promoting tribal self-governance.

Question 32

Bonus Army

Answer 32

WWI veterans demanding early bonuses, highlighting economic desperation.

Question 33

Fireside Chats

Answer 33

FDR’s radio addresses, fostering public trust and explaining policies

Question 34

Civilian Conservation Corps

Answer 34

Provided jobs in conservation, aiding economic recovery and environmental preservation.

Question 35

Frances Perkins

Answer 35

First female Cabinet member, instrumental in New Deal labor reforms.

Question 36

Eleanor Roosevelt

Answer 36

Influential First Lady, advocating for civil rights and social justice.

Question 37

Social Security Act

Answer 37

Established a safety net for elderly and unemployed Americans.

Question 38

Dust Bowl

Answer 38

Severe drought and poor farming practices devastated the Great Plains, symbolizing 1930s hardships.

Question 39

National Recovery Administration

Answer 39

Aimed to stabilize the economy through fair business practices.