Topic Four Flashcards
What were the economic causes of U.S. entry into WWI?
Post-war demobilization, economic recession, and labor strikes
These factors contributed to the urgency for U.S. involvement in the war.
What does Efficiency Progressivism refer to?
A movement focused on improving efficiency in government and industry
It played a role in shaping economic policies during this period.
What was the Republican presidential administration’s view on the economy?
emphasised buisness
“buisness of america”
This phrase reflects a pro-business stance during the Republican administrations.
What was a significant economic development leading up to WWI?
Expansion of a credit economy
This expansion facilitated consumer spending and economic growth.
What factors contributed to technological innovation and consumerism in the early 20th century?
Technological innovation, consumerism capitalism, and early suburbanization
These elements transformed the American economy and society.
Define welfare capitalism.
A system where businesses provide welfare benefits to their employees
This approach aimed to improve worker loyalty and productivity.
What economic issue affected farmers in the early 20th century?
Agricultural depression
This depression had lasting impacts on rural economies.
What was Wilsonian moral diplomacy?
A foreign policy that aimed to promote democracy and moral principles
This policy influenced U.S. actions in the Caribbean and Mexico.
What was the role of George Creel during WWI?
Head of the Committee on Public Information
He was responsible for promoting the war effort through propaganda.
What was the significance of Wilsonian liberalism?
Influenced U.S. entry into WWI and the Treaty of Versailles
It emphasized international cooperation and peace.
What was the Kellogg-Briand Pact?
An agreement to renounce war as a national policy
It reflected interwar neutrality efforts.
True or False: The Sedition Act restricted free speech during WWI.
True
The act was used to suppress dissent against the war.
What was the Espionage Act related to?
Punishing interference with military operations and supporting U.S. enemies
It also affected individuals like Eugene Debs.
What was the Red Scare?
A period of intense fear of communism and radical leftism
It led to widespread paranoia and government crackdowns.
What was Herbert Hoover’s vision for government?
Technocratic vision of government (associational state)
This vision emphasized cooperation between government and businesses.
What was the Great Migration?
The movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North
This migration significantly changed demographics and culture.
What were the 92nd and 93rd divisions known for?
African-American military service during WWI
They played crucial roles despite facing discrimination.
What events characterized the Red Summer?
Lynching and racial violence across the U.S.
This period highlighted racial tensions post-WWI.
What was the National Origins Act of 1924?
A law that limited immigration based on national origins
It aimed to restrict immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe.
What did the Second KKK and its women’s auxiliary promote?
White supremacy and nativism
They gained significant influence in the 1920s.
What was the Women’s Peace Party?
An organization advocating for peace and women’s rights during WWI
It played a role in mobilizing women against the war.
What characterized women’s mobilization during WWI?
Increased participation in the workforce and activism
Women took on roles traditionally held by men.
Who was Alice Paul?
A prominent suffragist and women’s rights activist
She advocated for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
What does the home economics movement focus on?
The study of managing household resources
It emphasized the role of women in the domestic sphere.
Fill in the blank: The modernization of femininity is often associated with _______.
[Fashion and Fun]
This reflects changing societal norms regarding women’s roles.
What was Buck v. Bell concerned with?
Eugenics and sterilization laws
The case upheld the constitutionality of forced sterilization.
What did ‘100% Americanism’ promote?
Nationalism and exclusion of foreign influences
It was a reaction against immigration and cultural diversity.
What cultural movement is associated with the Lost Generation?
Modernism
This movement reflected disillusionment after WWI.
What characterized the return to normalcy?
A desire to return to pre-war life and values
This was a key theme in the 1920s.
What role did automobiles and radios play in the 1920s?
They transformed American culture and communication
These inventions contributed to consumerism and leisure activities.
What was the significance of Jazz in the 1920s?
A major cultural movement representing African-American music and influence
Jazz became a symbol of the Roaring Twenties.
What was the impact of prohibition?
Increased illegal alcohol trade and organized crime
It led to significant social changes and challenges to law enforcement.
What was the Scopes Trial about?
The legal battle over teaching evolution in schools
It highlighted the conflict between science and religious fundamentalism.
