Topic 4 Boom Flashcards
What economic conditions contributed to U.S. entry into WWI?
Post-war demobilization, economic recession, and labor strikes
These conditions created a climate that made U.S. involvement in the war more appealing to policymakers.
What is Efficiency Progressivism?
A movement aimed at improving economic efficiency and productivity through progressive reforms
This movement influenced various sectors of American life in the early 20th century.
What was the Republican presidential administrations’ approach to business?
The ‘Business of America’ philosophy
This phrase reflects the prioritization of business interests during the Republican administrations of the early 20th century.
What role did technological innovation play in early 20th-century America?
Facilitated consumerism capitalism and early suburbanization
Innovations led to new consumer goods and the growth of suburban areas.
What is welfare capitalism?
A system where businesses provide welfare benefits to employees
This approach was intended to reduce labor unrest and improve employee loyalty.
What economic challenge did farmers face in the early 20th century?
Agricultural depression
This depression affected the livelihoods of many farmers and contributed to broader economic issues.
What was Wilsonian moral diplomacy?
A foreign policy that advocated for moral principles in international relations
This policy influenced U.S. interventions in the Caribbean and Mexico.
What did Wilsonianism advocate for regarding U.S. entry into WWI?
Promoted the idea that the U.S. should enter the war to make the world safe for democracy
This ideology was a key justification for American involvement in the conflict.
Who was George Creel?
Chairman of the Committee on Public Information
Creel was responsible for promoting U.S. war efforts through propaganda.
What were the key components of Wilsonian liberalism?
The Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations
Wilsonian liberalism aimed at promoting international cooperation and peace.
What was the significance of the Kellogg-Briand Pact?
An agreement to outlaw war as a tool of national policy
This pact reflected the desire for interwar neutrality.
What did the Sedition Act criminalize?
The expression of anti-war sentiments
This act was part of broader efforts to suppress dissent during WWI.
What was the outcome of Schenck v. U.S.?
Established limits on free speech during wartime
The Supreme Court ruled that speech posing a clear and present danger could be restricted.
What did the Espionage Act address?
Punished acts of espionage and sabotage
This act was part of the U.S. government’s efforts to maintain national security during WWI.
Who was Eugene Debs?
A socialist leader who was convicted under the Espionage Act
Debs’ case highlighted tensions between civil liberties and national security.
What was the Red Scare?
A period of intense fear of communism and radical leftism
This fear led to widespread paranoia and government crackdowns on perceived radicals.
What was Herbert Hoover’s vision of government known as?
Technocratic vision (associational state)
Hoover believed in a cooperative approach between government and business.
What was the Great Migration?
The movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban North
This migration was driven by the search for better economic opportunities and escape from racial oppression.
What was significant about the 92nd and 93rd divisions during WWI?
They were African-American military units
These divisions served in combat and faced discrimination both during and after the war.
What events characterized the Red Summer?
Lynching and racial violence in the U.S.
The Red Summer of 1919 saw numerous race riots and increased racial tensions.
What was the National Origins Act of 1924?
A law that limited immigration based on national origins
This act aimed to preserve the racial composition of the U.S.
What was the Second KKK?
A revival of the Ku Klux Klan that included a women’s auxiliary
This organization promoted white supremacy and nativism during the 1920s.
What role did women play in the Women’s Peace Party?
Advocated for peace and opposed U.S. involvement in WWI
The party highlighted women’s activism during the war.
What was the impact of women’s mobilization during WWI?
Increased participation in the workforce and activism
Women took on roles traditionally held by men due to the war effort.
