between 1850-1914 why did so many people(Europeans) emigrate to the USA?
To escape religious prosecution. To escape over crowding. Lack of opportunity in Europe. Prospect of employment in the USA
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Why didn't the USA join the League of nations?
they wanted to isolate them selves, they didn't want to be involved with Europe and European affairs.
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What was the Fordney - McCumber tarriff? And when was it brought in?
it increased taxes on imported foreign goods to encourage people to buy American goods to help the USA grow, it restored high rates, it put high tarriffs on USA goods and included farm products. 1922.
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what was the "open door policy"?
free immigration without restictions
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Did the average American like the "Open Door Policy"? Explain why.
no because it was letting people in from other countries, different languages and religions, didn't feel safe, letting people in from countries that resented eachother.
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What were the Jim Crow Laws?
Blacks were kept as second class citizens.
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What was Northern Migration?
People moved from the South to the North in hope of better living or finding a job.
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What were the Ku Klux Klan?
an organised group that believed in white supremacy and preached intolerance of blacks
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Was Hoover republican or democrat?
Republican
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Was Roosevelt republican or democrat?
Democrat
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When did Hoover become president?
March 1929
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What was the republican attitude to the depression?
'Laissez Faire'- leave it alone, it will sort its self. 'Rugged individualism'- Little government help.
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When did Roosevert become presidant?
March 1932
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Did the FDR Govenment get involved?
Yes, unlike Hoover
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What did Hoover do to help the depression?
held conferences with business leaders to maintain production and employment levels. Put money towards major building projects to provide jobs. Cut taxes. Bought farm foods above market price. Hawley-Smoot tarriff.
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Do a timeline on prohibition. from the late 19th century to 1933.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Why didn't the USA join the League of nations?
Back
they wanted to isolate them selves, they didn't want to be involved with Europe and European affairs.
Card 3
Front
What was the Fordney - McCumber tarriff? And when was it brought in?
Back
Card 4
Front
what was the "open door policy"?
Back
Card 5
Front
Did the average American like the "Open Door Policy"? Explain why.
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