Chapter 20 Worksheet Quiz Flashcards
what is nativism?
Fear of anything different - prejudice against those from other countries
Who were saco and Venzetti and why did their court case cause a stir?
- Italian immigrants charged with robbery
- seen as scapegoats
Who were the two Italian immigrants used as scapegoats?
Saco and Vanzetti
Who was Mitchell A Palmer? How did he respond to the fear of communism?
Attorney general - went hard after suspected communists
Who went hard after suspected communists?
Mitchell A Palmer
Why did governor Calvin coolidge become so popular in Massachusetts?
He stopped a police strike in Boston
Who stopped a police strike in Boston?
Calvin Coolidge
What state did Calvin Coolidge stop a police strike?
Boston, Massachusetts
Who was John L. Lewis and what was his impact on the coal miners?
He was the leader of the United Mine Workers of America
Who was the leader of the United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
John L. Lewis was the leader of …?
The United Mine Workers of America
Who’s campaign slogan was “return to normalcy”
William G. Harding
What was William G. Hoardings campaign slogan?
“Return to Normalcy”
What was the Fordney-McCumber Tariff?
Hig tariff - raised 60% on imports to the US
What tariff raised 60% on imports to the US?
Fordney-McCumber Tariff
What was the Teapot Dome Scandal and who was involved? (People and states)
- Albert B. Fall
- California and Wyoming
What scandal was california and Wyoming involved in?
Teapot Dome Scandal
Why was Harding unable to fulfill his term as president?
He died
Who died and was unable to complete his term as president?
Harding
Who did Coolidge replace as president? What was his philosophy towards business?
- Harding
- Pro business
What two pilots achieved transatlantic flights in the 1920’s?
- Charles Lindbergh
- Amelia Earhart
