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Key Historical Events: U.S. Expansion and World Wars Overview

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This comprehensive overview highlights pivotal moments in U.S. history, such as the acquisition of Alaska from Russia and the consequences of the Spanish-American War, including the U.S. gain of Puerto Rico and Guam. It delves into World War I's home front efforts, the impact of the Great Depression, the rise of totalitarian regimes during WWII, and significant events like Pearl Harbor. Essential definitions, including genocide and communism, are included, shedding light on the darker chapters of history.

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Key Historical Events: U.S. Expansion and World Wars Overview

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  1. Question Question Question Question Question 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 15 pt 15 pt 15 pt 15 pt 15 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 25 pt 25 pt 25 pt 25 pt 25 pt

  2. From what country did the US purchase Alaska?

  3. Russia

  4. What event led to the Spanish-American War?

  5. The explosion of the Battleship Maine

  6. How did the US acquire Puerto Rico and Guam?

  7. As a result of the Spanish American War

  8. What events started WW1?

  9. The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

  10. How did the Americans help the effort at home during WW1?

  11. They bought Liberty Bonds

  12. What is an armistice?

  13. An agreement to stop fighting

  14. How did the Great Depression affect American Life?

  15. It caused people to lose their jobs and homes

  16. Define Genocide

  17. A planned attempt to kill and entire people

  18. Where did Queen Liliuokalni rule?

  19. Hawaii

  20. Who was the ruler of Italy in WW2?

  21. Benito Mussolini

  22. Who ruled The Soviet Union during WW2?

  23. Joseph Stalin

  24. Who led Germany during WW2?

  25. Adolf Hitler

  26. How did WW2 affect families?

  27. Many men went to war and women stayed home to take care of businesses and homes

  28. How did Teddy Roosevelt support conservation? 

  29. He created 5 national parks

  30. What was the president who built the Panama Canal?

  31. Teddy Roosevelt

  32. What was the Holocaust?

  33. The mass killing of European Jews

  34. During the Great Depression, ______________ rose sharply.

  35. Unemployment

  36. Define Communism.

  37. System in which the government owns all industries and property

  38. What were concentration camps?

  39. Camps where Hitler sent Jewish People to be killed

  40. Adolf Hitler’s Political party was called the _________________ 

  41. The National Socialist Party or the Nazi’s

  42. Define Rationing

  43. Limiting what people can buy

  44. What happened on December 7, 1941- a Day that will live in Infamy?

  45. The attacks by Japan on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii

  46. Why were the 1920’s called the roaring 20’s?

  47. The economy was good, there was new music, movies, inventions, and industries

  48. What caused the Great Depression?

  49. The crash of the Stock Market in 1929

  50. What was the 19th Amendment?

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