Progressivism, Dust Bowl, WW1 Great Depression, New Deal Flashcards
Which Amendment to the US Constitution gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment
Which Amendment made alcohol illegal?
18th amendment
Which Amendment made alcohol legal again?
21st amendment
Which US President was I office from 1829-1833 and is often blamed for the Great Depression?
Herbert Hoover
What was the date of the Stock Market crash?
October 28, 1929
How did the roles of women in society change during WW1?
Women started to join the workforce and took the jobs of men.
What major World event served to bring an end to the Great Depression?
WW2
What valuable natural resource became vital to Texas economy during the 1900s?
Oil
Name improvements and modifications that Galveston had to make after the Galveston Hurricane.
They created a higher sea wall and elevated the city.
What was the MAIN GOAL of the progressive Movement?
To establish a more transparent government that could improve the US.
What 5 states were affected by the Dust Bowl?
Kansas, Southeastern Colorado
Briefly describe conditions that existed during the Dust Bowl. How were farmers affected.
-Dusty
-Dry
-Windy
-Dust Storms
Farmers lost their farms and faced extreme poverty.
What were factors that contributed to the Great Depression?
Stock market crash of 1929, government policies, bank failures, collapse of money supply, collapse of world trade
Why did Progressives want to ban alcohol?
To improve society in general, wanted more involvement in citizens lives
Why was Prohibition unsuccessful?
Half the adult population wanted to still drink, it also increased gang violence and organized crime.
