Final Flashcards
Large cattle ranches were stationed near railroads in states such as
KS, NE, TX and WY
What book prompted Congress to look at the inhumane treatment of the Native Americans?
A Century of Dishonor
Present day filmmakers are starting to present a more realistic view of the westward expansion.
True
What were the symbols of industrial America?
railroads, steel mills, oil refineries, textile factories
Advertising was becoming popular during this time.
True
Wage gaps between the rich and the poor . . .
grew during this time.
Henry Ford found that creating an ____ would produce more cars for less money.
assembly line
The Roosevelt Corollary was seen by Theodore Roosevelt as:
a logical extension of the Monroe Doctrine
The 19th Amendment
gave women the right to vote
Wartime propaganda did not play a role in the war efforts.
False
The US contained 80% of the worlds cars.
True
The 18th Amendment
banned the sale, manufacture, and transportation of intoxicating liquors
Lend-Lease
Let the US loan weapons instead of selling them to Britain.
In the wake of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Americans were eager to place Japanese Americans in interment camps.
True
Women were not allowed to take part in the war efforts.
False
What sealed the fate of WWII?
the dropping of the atomic bomb
Freedom Rides began in 1960 and ended in
1961
During the 60s more people were attending colleges.
True
The slogan “The Trail of Broken Treaties” was meant to remind Americans of the settling of the colonies.
False
Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in
1990
During the early 90s up until now new waves of immigration have been taking place.
True
The “Hollywood Ten” were blacklisted in Holly wood even after being found not guilty of having communist ties.
True
