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16 Cards in this Set
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Who stood up against monopolies? |
James S. Hogg |
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Describe the Progressive Movement |
People trying to change and improve society |
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What ended WWII? |
U.S. drops atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki |
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What were the 3 causes of the Dust Bowl? |
1. Over plowing, over grazing 2. Severe drought 3. High Winds |
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Who was the most decorated soldier? |
Audie Murphy |
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What ended the Great Depression? |
WWII |
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What problems did African American soldiers face during war? |
Discrimination and prejudice |
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What was the cause of the U.S. joining WWII? |
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor |
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During WWI and WWII, which immigrant group became the target of hatred and discrimination? |
German |
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What caused the Great Depression? |
Stock Market Crash |
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What was the name of Roosevelt's plan to reverse effects of the Great Depression? |
The New Deal Plan |
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What were some of efforts on the home front during war time? |
buy bonds, ration food, donate to red cross, grow crops "victory gardens" |
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During wartime, who took over all the factory jobs? |
Women |
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The main goal of Womens suffrage was __________ |
To get their right to vote |
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What were the 2 causes of the U.S. joining WWI? |
1. Zimmerman Telegram 2. German submarine sinks ship carrying American passengers |
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What impact did Spindletop have on the economy? |
1. Created more job opportunity 2. Texas went from being primarily agricultural to industrial |
