New Deal Part 2 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe the Work Progress Administration:
It put people back to work through civil projects and doing things like sponsoring artist.
Describe the Social Security Act:
Provided pension for the elderly, established unemployment insurance, established insurance for work related accidents, and provided aid for poverty stricken mothers, children, the blind, and the disabled.
Describe how FDR favored Labor Unions in the New Deal:
He believed that to get out of the GD, the standards of living for industrial workers needed to be raised. He got the Wagner Act passed which recognized employees’ rights to join labor unions and collective bargain.
Describe the problems FDR had with the SC and his solutions.
The SC struck down many of FDR’s programs.
Describe the Effects of the New Deal:
The US changed from laissez faire approach to accepting responsibility to prime the pump of the economy. It turned US into a welfare state. The US took an active approach to the environment. It increased the power of the President.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Great Depression Part 1 Review
Great Depression Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How did Herbert Hoover win the election of 1828?
He had WWI accomplishments and optimism over the economy.
What things were going on in the 20’s that lead to the Great Depression?
Mostly everything was bought on credit (80% of radios and 60% of cars). People also poured money they did not have into stock speculation.
What was Black Tuesday? How did it happen?
Americans lost billions of dollars with many who bought on margin and lost everything they had.
What effects did Black Tuesday have on the US?
Black Tuesday started a chain of reactions leading to the collapse of the US economy. People became scared for the security of their money in banks which lead to a rush of withdraws. The banks had limited supply of money because the US Treasury cut money supply in effort to limit loans so there was not enough money to cover withdraws leading to collapse of banks.
How did the Depression spread globally?
International Economy had been funded largely by US loans but with collapse of bank in US loans were curtailed leading to business collapse and unemployment in Europe.
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How did Herbert Hoover win the election of 1828?
He had WWI accomplishments and optimism over the economy.
What things were going on in the 20’s that lead to the Great Depression?
Mostly everything was bought on credit (80% of radios and 60% of cars). People also poured money they did not have into stock speculation.
What was Black Tuesday? How did it happen?
Americans lost billions of dollars with many who bought on margin and lost everything they had.
What effects did Black Tuesday have on the US?
Black Tuesday started a chain of reactions leading to the collapse of the US economy. People became scared for the security of their money in banks which lead to a rush of withdraws. The banks had limited supply of money because the US Treasury cut money supply in effort to limit loans so there was not enough money to cover withdraws leading to collapse of banks.
How did the Depression spread globally?
International Economy had been funded largely by US loans but with collapse of bank in US loans were curtailed leading to business collapse and unemployment in Europe.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
World War I Part 1 Review
World War I Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How does nationalism influence countries in the early 1900’s?
It destabilized old empires. Europe believed the best country would come out ahead.
What is militarism? How does it influence Europe in the early 1900’s?
Militarism is the arming of a country. It set off an arms race because no country wanted to be behind another.
Triple Alliance- Germany, Italy, and Austria Hungary
Triple Entente- Russia, GB, and France
How does the war start?
Franz Ferdinand was assassinated which led to a chain reaction of alliances leading to war.
Why does the war become a stalemate?
Both sides moved to trenches and used machine guns to defeat attacks.
How does the US become involved in the war?
When Germany turned to unrestricted submarine warfare, they sank the Luisitania which contained US citizens. Wilson tried to keep peace by getting Germany to declare that they wouldn’t shoot at passenger ships anymore but Germany violated it when they fired at French Ship Sussex.
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
How does nationalism influence countries in the early 1900’s?
It destabilized old empires. Europe believed the best country would come out ahead.
What is militarism? How does it influence Europe in the early 1900’s?
Militarism is the arming of a country. It set off an arms race because no country wanted to be behind another.
Triple Alliance- Germany, Italy, and Austria Hungary
Triple Entente- Russia, GB, and France
How does the war start?
Franz Ferdinand was assassinated which led to a chain reaction of alliances leading to war.
Why does the war become a stalemate?
Both sides moved to trenches and used machine guns to defeat attacks.
How does the US become involved in the war?
When Germany turned to unrestricted submarine warfare, they sank the Luisitania which contained US citizens. Wilson tried to keep peace by getting Germany to declare that they wouldn’t shoot at passenger ships anymore but Germany violated it when they fired at French Ship Sussex.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Progressive Part 2 Movements Review
Progressive Part 2 Movements Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe what a settlement house is:
They are community centers that provided social services to the urban poor such as childcare classes, education opportunities, and art classes for adults.
Who was the leading figure of the settlement house movement? Why?
Jane Adams was the leading figure who opened Hull House located in Chicago that grew to 13 buildings and inspired many to pursue social work.
Describe Progressive Children’s reforms:
They wanted to improve children’s lives. They wanted to ban child labor laws and improve children’s education.
Describe Progressive Industrial Workers Reform: What was the leading cause of it?
States passed hour limits, only to have them overturned by court. It was caused by a fire that broke at Triangle Shirt Factory killing 146 workers because managers had locked most exits.
Describe gov reforms during progressive era:
Because of poor planning with the hurricane response in Galveston, Texas, city replaces mayor and alderman with 5 person commission. Many cities took up this plan because it curbed the power of political bosses and political machines and allowed the gov to purchase utilities curtailing come high rates.
Direct primary-took choice out of party leaders and handed to people
Recall-allows citizens to remove elected officials by vote
Referendum-allowed citizens to vote or reject laws
Initiative-people could propose new laws by getting enough signatures and get the law on ballot.
Jim Crow Laws- segregation laws
Plessey vs. Ferguson
Case when Jim Crow laws became reality
Describe how the NAACP started and its mission
The NAACP started over riots over possible lynching of African American prisoners. Their mission is to free African Americans from restraints.
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe what a settlement house is:
They are community centers that provided social services to the urban poor such as childcare classes, education opportunities, and art classes for adults.
Who was the leading figure of the settlement house movement? Why?
Jane Adams was the leading figure who opened Hull House located in Chicago that grew to 13 buildings and inspired many to pursue social work.
Describe Progressive Children’s reforms:
They wanted to improve children’s lives. They wanted to ban child labor laws and improve children’s education.
Describe Progressive Industrial Workers Reform: What was the leading cause of it?
States passed hour limits, only to have them overturned by court. It was caused by a fire that broke at Triangle Shirt Factory killing 146 workers because managers had locked most exits.
Describe gov reforms during progressive era:
Because of poor planning with the hurricane response in Galveston, Texas, city replaces mayor and alderman with 5 person commission. Many cities took up this plan because it curbed the power of political bosses and political machines and allowed the gov to purchase utilities curtailing come high rates.
Direct primary-took choice out of party leaders and handed to people
Recall-allows citizens to remove elected officials by vote
Referendum-allowed citizens to vote or reject laws
Initiative-people could propose new laws by getting enough signatures and get the law on ballot.
Jim Crow Laws- segregation laws
Plessey vs. Ferguson
Case when Jim Crow laws became reality
Describe how the NAACP started and its mission
The NAACP started over riots over possible lynching of African American prisoners. Their mission is to free African Americans from restraints.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Progressive Movements Part 1 Review
Progressive Movements Part 1 Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Where did the Progressive movement come from?
It came from all walks of life with many people behind the movement coming from middle class and dissatisfied industrial workers.
What were the goals of the progressive movement?
• Women’s right to vote.
• Eliminating political bosses and political corruption
• Fixing basic services in cities which were often controlled by corrupt bosses
• Wanted government to regulate big business and create opportunity for small business
• Reduce gap between rich and poor
• Change conditions of the poor
What is a muckraker?
A socially conscious journalist and artist that dramatized the need of reform.
Describe Ida Tarbell’s writing:
She wrote how Rockefeller used ruthless methods to run off competitors, charge higher prices, and reap huge benefits.
What did Upton Sinclair write about? What influence did it have over gov?
Sinclair wrote The Jungle. It detailed horrible conditions of workers in Chicago stockyards, and the horrible conditions of the meat packing industry. Sinclair’s book influenced Congress to quickly pass the nations first legislation regulating the meat, food, and drug industries.
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Where did the Progressive movement come from?
It came from all walks of life with many people behind the movement coming from middle class and dissatisfied industrial workers.
What were the goals of the progressive movement?
• Women’s right to vote.
• Eliminating political bosses and political corruption
• Fixing basic services in cities which were often controlled by corrupt bosses
• Wanted government to regulate big business and create opportunity for small business
• Reduce gap between rich and poor
• Change conditions of the poor
What is a muckraker?
A socially conscious journalist and artist that dramatized the need of reform.
Describe Ida Tarbell’s writing:
She wrote how Rockefeller used ruthless methods to run off competitors, charge higher prices, and reap huge benefits.
What did Upton Sinclair write about? What influence did it have over gov?
Sinclair wrote The Jungle. It detailed horrible conditions of workers in Chicago stockyards, and the horrible conditions of the meat packing industry. Sinclair’s book influenced Congress to quickly pass the nations first legislation regulating the meat, food, and drug industries.
Bell Ringer 3/11
Why were Children allowed to work at the dangerous jobs, such as mining?
Schools werenot mandatory. Parents took their children to work with them and the children ended up helping them. By the age of 10-12 children took jobs of their own.
Schools werenot mandatory. Parents took their children to work with them and the children ended up helping them. By the age of 10-12 children took jobs of their own.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Inventors and Big Business Review
Inventors and Big Business Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe inventions of Edison and their effect on US:
Edison created the light bulb, which now gives light in many buildings of the world. Edison made plans for Central power, which harnesses the electricity we use.
Describe inventions of other such as Bell, Bessemer, and Marconi:
Bell created the telephone, and in 24 years, there were over 1 million telephones in the US. Bessemer made steel, which is widely used. It leads to skyscrapers and suspension bridges. Marconi invented the wireless telegraph. His invention leads to the radio.
Describe how big business tried to maximize profit:
Corporations worked to maximize profits by decreasing workers’ pay, paying as little as possible for raw materials, advertising widely, funding research labs for new products, and some looked to form monopolies.
Describe how Rockefeller and Carnegie changed big business in the US:
Rockefeller used horizontal integration to maximize profits which meant he consolidated all firms in the firms in the business making one giant company. Instead of breaking the law and making a monopoly, he assigned stock to board of trustees who worked companies in his favor called a trust. Carnegie and Rockefeller used vertical integration which was lowering production cost by gaining control of all businesses that went into finished product development.
Describe how the gov regulated big business:
Congress created interstate commerce commission which investigated unfairness in railroad industry. Congress also passed Sherman Antitrust act which prohibited any trust that acted in restraint of commerce, but took a long time to enforce.
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe inventions of Edison and their effect on US:
Edison created the light bulb, which now gives light in many buildings of the world. Edison made plans for Central power, which harnesses the electricity we use.
Describe inventions of other such as Bell, Bessemer, and Marconi:
Bell created the telephone, and in 24 years, there were over 1 million telephones in the US. Bessemer made steel, which is widely used. It leads to skyscrapers and suspension bridges. Marconi invented the wireless telegraph. His invention leads to the radio.
Describe how big business tried to maximize profit:
Corporations worked to maximize profits by decreasing workers’ pay, paying as little as possible for raw materials, advertising widely, funding research labs for new products, and some looked to form monopolies.
Describe how Rockefeller and Carnegie changed big business in the US:
Rockefeller used horizontal integration to maximize profits which meant he consolidated all firms in the firms in the business making one giant company. Instead of breaking the law and making a monopoly, he assigned stock to board of trustees who worked companies in his favor called a trust. Carnegie and Rockefeller used vertical integration which was lowering production cost by gaining control of all businesses that went into finished product development.
Describe how the gov regulated big business:
Congress created interstate commerce commission which investigated unfairness in railroad industry. Congress also passed Sherman Antitrust act which prohibited any trust that acted in restraint of commerce, but took a long time to enforce.
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