Semester Finals Flashcards

1
Q

One of the main goals of Marcus Garvey’s Black Nationalism was for African Americans to _______?

A

Make their businesses and communities

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2
Q

The job description for the Vice President is to _____ and ______?

A

Certify electoral college votes in election and tie breaking vote in Sentate for tie on legislation.

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3
Q

What was the main reason Herbert Hoover was elected by a large majority of votes?

A

He promised to continue the economic boom

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4
Q

Why were some American writers of the 1920’s called the Lost Generation?

A

They criticized American society

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5
Q

Warren G. Harding’s campaign strategy was based on a promise to ______?

A

Return to normalcy

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6
Q

British passenger liner sunk by Germans was the ____?

A

Lusitania

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7
Q

Secret telegram in which Germany offered to help Mexico regain territory in the United States if Mexico joined the Centeral Powers.

A

Zimmerman Note

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8
Q

Woodrow Wilson’s plan was a list of specific proposals for postwar peace. What is it?

A

14 point plan

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9
Q

The spark that ignited World War I occurred when, _______ heir to the throne of Austria Hungary, was killed by a Serb nationalist.

A

Archduke Francis Ferdinand

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10
Q

Because of a labor shortage during World War I, U.S. factories hired more than a million ______.

A

Women work forces

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11
Q

By 1916 World War I had become a situation in which neither side can win a decisive victory. True or False?

A

True

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12
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How did the convoy seated help the Allies at sea?

A

It protected their shipping from Germany U-boats.

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13
Q

How did the Bolsheviks affect Russia’s involvement in World War I?

A

They overthrew the Russian government and seized power.

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14
Q

In World War I, the new strategy of trench warfare was an effective way to ________.

A

Defend a position while fighting from the protective deep trenches.

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15
Q

The treaty of Versailles was signed by representatives of the United States, France, Britain, and ____?

A

Italy

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16
Q

Until 1924, Native Americans did not have access to adequate legal protection from the government because they _________?

A

We’re not U.S. Citizens

17
Q

The effects of Prohibition included _______,_____,______, and ______.

A

Increased government corruption, took bribes, ignored sells of alcohol, and was repealed by amendment 21

18
Q

Which of the following is a lasting effect of the New Deal?

A

Social security

19
Q

Which of the following best describes Black Tuesday?

A

Stock market crash

20
Q

Name the continent farthest south.

A

Antarctica

21
Q

Name the island continent.

A

Australia

22
Q

Name the 4 time zones.

A

Eastern, central, mountain, and pacific

23
Q

If you are in New York at 7, what time is it in California?

A

4

24
Q

Which branch of government can say a law unconstitutional?

A

Judicial branch

25
Q

Which branch of government is made up of President, Vice President, and the cabinet members and heads of government agencies?

A

Executive branch

26
Q

How or can a veto on a bill be overridden?

A

If 2/3 of congress and senate votes for it

27
Q

This person is in charge of the House of Representatives.

A

Speaker of the house

28
Q

This branch carries out laws, foreign policies, and is in charge of our nation defense.

A

Executive branch

29
Q

The _____ has to approve certain nominations made by the President for government jobs.

A

Senate

30
Q

A description or the presidents job is _____, ____, and ______.

A

Chief executive, commander in chief, and only one to make a decision about nuclear weapons.

31
Q

The job description for the U.S. secretary of state is _____, _____, and _____.

A

Carries out foreign policy, is in charge of foreign affairs , and appoints advisors with president.