goverment 81-100
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
communism and nuclear war
Why did united states enter world war II
(Bombing of) Pearl HarborJapanese attacked Pearl HarborTo support the Allied Powers (England, France, and Russia)To oppose the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan)
What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the United States
14 amendment
When did all women get the right vote?
1920, 19th amendment
Why did the United States enter World War I?
Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) shipsTo support the Allied Powers (England, France, Italy, and Russia)To oppose the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria)
What U.S. war ended slavery?
Civil War
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one
First Post MasterHelped write the Declaration of IndependenceInventorU.S. diplomat
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
The Federalist paper supported the passage of the U. S. constitutionName one of the Writers
James MadisonAlexander HamiltonJohn Jay
What was the Great Depression
Longest economic recession in modern history
What territory did the united states buy from France in 1803
Louisiana Territory
Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?
Soviet UnionRussia
Why did the United States enter the Korean war?
Stop the spread of communism
Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.
Susan B AnthonyElizabeth Cady StantonSojourner TruthHarriet TubmanLucretia MottLucy Stone
When did the Great Depression start?
The Great Crash (1929)Stock market crash of 1929
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution.They supported passing the (U.S.) Constitution.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812Mexican-American WarCivil WarSpanish-American War
Name one war fought by the U.S. in the 1900s.
World War IWorld War IIKorean WarVietnam War(Persian) Gulf War
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slavesfreed slaves in the Confederacyfreed slaves in the Confederate statesfreed slaves in most Southern states
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
▪ the Civil War▪ the War between the States