S.S Test Flashcards
Great migration
A period of time in the 1920’s where African Americans moved to the north from the south for better opportunities
Harlem renaissance
During the 1920’s to 1930’s where Africans lived their culture but also faces discrimination (cultural period)
Themes of Harlem ren
Inequality for African Americans/ pride and bright culture
Sinking of the Lusitania
The German u boat sank the British ship which killed over 1000 passengers
M.A.I.N
Militarism , alliances , imperialism, nationalism
Causes of WWI
The assanation of archduke Fran’s Ferdinand
Langston Hughes
A famous African American poet during the Harlem renaissance
Selective Service Act
When the military chooses /forces someone to join the army and help fight in the war
Trench warfare
Tunnels that were dug in WWIto help the soldiers
Propaganda
Posters that advertise products or opinions that were mostly biased
Zimmerman
A secret note that German foreigner minister , Arthur Zimmerman sent to Mexico to convince them to declare war on us
Sedition act
An act that was passed during WWI that made it illegal for American citizens to publish,say, or do anything that would harm the US during vunrable times
Espionage act
An act passed in 1917 that mad it illegal for spies to spy, obtain any information or photos that could be used against the US
Treaty of versailles
An agreed version of Woodrow Wilson’s fourteen points that’s had simpler but effective terms
Woodrow Wilson 14 point
After WWI that the allies won, president Woodrow Wilson of the US wanted to suggest. His own peace proposal
Anarchism
A society with no government
Socialism
An economic system where everyone owns what they can own and make their own money
Communism
An economic system where the government owns all the money and is responsible for making everyone/everytging equal
Capitalism
An economic system where are the money and shops are owned privately by rich, successful businessmen (monopoly bags of $$$)
Palmer raids
A time period the US feared communism and anarchists because they thought they would ruin the order in the government and people thoughts of the country
Clear and present danger
A test that was put in place to make sure the government doesn’t take the rights or limit of the first amendment harshly
Schneck vs US
The us was under pressure, with war being forced upon them and other issues. So they had to start drafting people for the army. shcneck was a socialists. Who printed a ton of anti war flyers to show people that America doesn’t have the best citizens best interests and rights as a heart
Labor unions
A group of workers who work together to make decisions about work affecting issues and concerns
21st amendment
Th revoke of the 18th amendment. Unbanned alcohol country
18th amendment
A prohibition act that made the manufacturing, selling and consuming of alcohol illegal
