WW1, Roaring 20's, Great Depression

Question 1

Allied Powers

Answer 1

The countries, including Britain, France, Russia, and later the United States, that fought together against the Central Powers in World War I and World War II.

Question 2

U-Boat

Answer 2

A German submarine used primarily during World War I and World War II for naval warfare, particularly in disrupting Allied shipping.

Question 3

Zimmerman Note

Answer 3

A secret diplomatic communication sent by Germany to Mexico during World War I, proposing a military alliance against the United States.

Question 4

Espionage and Sedition Acts

Answer 4

Laws passed in the United States during World War I to suppress dissent and criticism of the government, particularly aimed at preventing espionage and anti-war activities

Question 5

Propaganda

Answer 5

Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

Question 6

Reparations

Answer 6

Payments made by a defeated country to compensate for war damage, typically imposed on Germany after World War I.

Question 7

Scopes Trial

Answer 7

A 1925 legal case in Tennessee where a teacher, John Scopes, was tried for teaching evolution in violation of state law.

Question 8

21st Amendment

Answer 8

The amendment to the United States Constitution that repealed Prohibition, ending the ban on the production and sale of alcohol.

Question 9

Stock Market Crash

Answer 9

The sudden and steep decline in stock prices on the New York Stock Exchange in October 1929, marking the beginning of the Great Depression.

Question 10

Dust Bowl

Answer 10

A period of severe dust storms and drought in the Great Plains of the United States during the 1930s, causing widespread ecological and agricultural damage.

Question 11

New Deal

Answer 11

A series of programs and reforms implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the 1930’s to combat the Great Depression and promote economic recovery.

Question 12

Social Security

Answer 12

A federal program in the United States that provides financial assistance to retired and disabled individuals through taxes collected from workers.

Question 13

Central Powers

Answer 13

The alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and other nations during World War I.

Question 14

Merchants of Death

Answer 14

A term used to criticize arms manufacturers and suppliers for allegedly profiting from war and promoting militarism.

Question 15

Schenck v. U.S.

Answer 15

A landmark Supreme Court case (1919) that established the “clear and present danger” test for limiting free speech during wartime.

Question 15

Selective Service Act

Answer 15

Legislation passed in the United States authorizing the conscription of men into the military during times of war.

Question 16

Treaty of Versailles

Answer 16

The peace treaty signed at the end of World War I, imposing harsh penalties on Germany and redrawing European borders.

Question 17

Ku Klux Klan

Answer 17

A white supremacist organization in the United States that promotes racism, anti-Semitism, and anti-immigrant sentiments.

Question 18

Harlem Renaissance

Answer 18

A cultural movement in the 1920s and 1930s centered in Harlem, New York, celebrating African American art, literature, and music.

Question 19

Rugged Individualism

Answer 19

The belief in individual self-reliance and minimal government intervention, often associated with Herbert Hoover’s approach to the Great Depression.

Question 19

Over speculation

Answer 19

Excessive investment in stocks or other assets, often leading to market instability and financial crises.

Question 20

First Hundred Days

Answer 20

The first three months of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency, during which he implemented numerous New Deal programs to address the Great Depression.

Question 21

Court Packing Scheme

Answer 21

President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s failed attempt to expand the size of the Supreme Court to gain favorable rulings for New Deal legislation.

Question 22

M.I.N.E.

Answer 22

Acronym for Militarism, Imperialism, Nationalism, and Economic competition, factors contributing to the outbreak of World War I.

Question 23

Pacifist

Answer 23

A person who opposes war and violence, often advocating for peaceful conflict resolution.

Question 24

Liberty Bonds

Answer 24

Bonds sold by the U.S. government to finance its participation in World War I and World War II.

Question 25

Victory Garden

Answer 25

A vegetable garden planted by individuals during wartime to supplement food rations and support the war effort.

Question 26

Fourteen Points

Answer 26

A plan proposed by President Woodrow Wilson for peace negotiations after World War I, advocating for self-determination and collective security.

Question 27

Consumer Economy

Answer 27

An economic system focused on the production and consumption of goods and services by individuals, rather than government or businesses.

Question 28

18th Amendment

Answer 28

The amendment to the United States Constitution that prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages (Prohibition).

Question 29

Charleston

Answer 29

A lively dance popular in the 1920s, characterized by swinging the arms and legs.

Question 30

Buying on Margin

Answer 30

Purchasing stocks with borrowed funds, using the stocks themselves as collateral.

Question 31

Hawley-Smoot Tariff

Answer 31

A high protective tariff enacted by the United States in 1930, worsening the Great Depression by reducing international trade.

Question 32

Fire-side Chats

Answer 32

Radio broadcasts made by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to reassure and inform the American public during the Great Depression and World War II.

Question 33

Welfare State

Answer 33

A government system providing social services and financial support to its citizens, particularly in areas such as healthcare, education, and unemployment benefits.

Question 34

Trench Warfare

Answer 34

A form of warfare during World War I characterized by fighting from trenches, resulting in stalemates and high casualties.

Question 35

Lusitania

Answer 35

A British passenger ship sunk by a German submarine in 1915, contributing to the entry of the United States into World War I.

Question 36

Voluntary Rationing

Answer 36

The practice of limiting consumption voluntarily during times of scarcity or war, to conserve resources for the war effort.

Question 37

Great Migration

Answer 37

The movement of millions of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North in the early 20th century, seeking economic opportunities and fleeing racial discrimination.

Question 38

League of Nations

Answer 38

An international organization founded after World War I to promote peace and cooperation among nations, precursor to the United Nations.

Question 39

Quote System

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A system implemented during the Great Depression to stabilize prices and prevent stock market speculation.

Question 40

19th Amendment

Answer 40

The amendment to the United States Constitution that granted women the right to vote.

Question 41

Flapper

Answer 41

A fashionable young woman in the 1920s known for her unconventional behavior, including short skirts, bobbed hair, and a carefree attitude.

Question 42

Hoovervilles

Answer 42

Makeshift shantytowns that sprung up during the Great Depression, named after President Herbert Hoover, symbolizing the failure of his policies to address economic hardships.

Question 43

Bonus Army

Answer 43

A group of World War I veterans who marched on Washington, D.C., in 1932 to demand early payment of bonuses promised by the government.

Question 44

3 Rs

Answer 44

The principles of Relief, Recovery, and Reform, central to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal policies to combat the Great Depression.

Question 45

Woodrow Wilson

Answer 45

28th President of the United States, known for his leadership during World War I and his advocacy for the League of Nations.

Question 46

Calvin Coolidge

Answer 46

30th President of the United States, known for his conservative policies and his emphasis on limited government intervention in the economy.

Question 47

Charlie Chaplin

Answer 47

Iconic silent film actor, comedian, and director, known for his character “The Tramp” and his contributions to early cinema.

Question 48

Louis Armstrong

Answer 48

Influential jazz trumpeter and vocalist, a pioneer of jazz music and one of its most important figures.

Question 49

Henry Cabot Lodge

Answer 49

American statesman and Republican politician, known for his role in foreign policy and as a leading opponent of the League of Nations.

Question 50

Herbert Hoover

Answer 50

31st President of the United States, known for his presidency during the onset of the Great Depression.

Question 51

Charles Lindbergh

Answer 51

Aviator and pioneer of aviation, known for making the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean.32nd President of the United States, known for his New Deal policies aimed at combating the Great Depression and leading the country through World War II.

Question 52

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Answer 52

Founder of the Ford Motor Company and pioneer of assembly line manufacturing techniques, revolutionizing the automobile industry.

Question 53

Henry Ford

Answer 53

car guy

Question 54

John Scopes

Answer 54

Renowned American novelist, best known for his novel “The Great Gatsby,” capturing the essence of the Jazz Age.

Question 55

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Answer 55

First Lady of the United States and diplomat, known for her social and political activism, particularly in support of civil rights and human rights.

Question 56

Eleanor Roosevelt

Answer 56

firstlady of FDR who ate down

Question 57

Warren Harding

Answer 57

Infamous American gangster and mob boss during the Prohibition era, known for his control over organized crime in Chicago.

Question 58

Al Capone

Answer 58

Infamous American gangster and mob boss during the Prohibition era, known for his control over organized crime in Chicago.

Question 59

Langston Hughes

Answer 59

Influential poet, social activist, novelist, and playwright, a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

Question 60

Frances Perkins