Munoz Exam 2 Review TM

Dr. Muñoz, 10/2/12 Exam 2 – Review Triad K - HIST 1302 – U.S. History Since 1865 EXAM DATE: Thursday, 10/25, 11am (BH103)

Readings Suggested: Chapters 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22 in Created Equal (Jones, et.al.)

Section 1: Historical Significance. On the exam, you will define the historical significance of four vocabulary terms taken from the list provided below. Each definition is worth 10 points (10%) for a total of 40 points (40%) of the exam. You will have the option to choose the four words you define from a short list of words that will appear on the exam. You must provide a thorough definition of the “historical significance” of each word for full credit on each term. You must consider all of the elements of historical significance (who/what? when? where? and why?) in your response. Missing elements will be deducted on a scale of 1-2 points. Think of these definitions as “mini-essays.” Elaborate as much as possible.

Vocabulary List:

1 Imperialism 33 Fourteen Points 2 Capitalism 34 General John J. Pershing 3 Isolationism 35 League of Nations 4 Laissez-faire economics 36 Neutrality 5 Modernism 37 Patriotism 6 Roosevelt Corollary 38 Peace without victory 7 Rough Riders 39 Spanish flu 8 Spanish-American-Cuban-Filipino War 40 U-boats 9 Theodore Roosevelt (T.R.) 41 Versailles Treaty 10 Water cure 42 Zimmerman Telegram 11 19th Amendment 43 Great Migration 12 Aliens 44 Consumer economy 13 Bull Moosers 45 Flapper 14 Comstock Law of 1873 46 Harlem Renaissance 15 Conservationists 47 Hollywood 16 Eugenics 48 Jazz Age 17 Fundamentalism 49 Juke joint 18 Margaret Sanger 50 Marcus Garvey 19 National Association for the 51 Planned obsolescence Advancement of Colored People 52 Scottsboro Boys 20 Nativists 53 Dust Bowl 21 Progressivism 54 Eleanor Roosevelt 22 Prohibition, 18th & 21st Amendments 55 Fireside chats 23 Race Suicide 56 Franklin Delano Roosevelt 24 Red Scare 57 Hobos 25 Sacco and Vanzetti 58 Hoovervilles 26 Scopes trial 59 New Deal and Second New Deal 27 Social Darwinism 60 Okies 28 Triangle Shirtwaist Company 61 Social Security Act 29 Upton Sinclair 62 Welfare state 30 Women’s suffrage 63 Woody Guthrie 31 Committee on Public Information (CPI) 64 Work Progress Administration 32 Entente (Allies) Dr. Muñoz, 10/2/12 Section 2. Essay Question. Two of the questions below will appear on Exam 2. The week before the exam, the seminar sections will VOTE by secret ballot for the two questions that we will KEEP on the exam. We will post the results on the Wiki/Blackboard pages a few days before the exam. Then, you will CHOOSE the ONE that you will answer on the day of the exam. This will give you time to prepare your essay in advance. Like Exam 1, the essay will be worth 60 points for 60% of your exam grade. Your answer must address every question within the topic. You must give examples from the readings, lectures, or films to explain your points. Your essay must be at least five paragraphs long, but probably longer. Give examples, explain them and elaborate as much as possible.

1. American Imperialism Define U.S. Imperialism. What were the “pro” arguments for imperialism? Give 2 examples. What were the “con” arguments against imperialism? Give 2 examples. Discuss how Americans applied imperialism in Cuba and the Philippines during the Spanish-American-Cuban-Filipino War. Given these results, would you have supported U.S. imperialism? Yes or No? Explain and support your opinion.

2. The Progressive Movement in America Who were the Progressives and what kinds of problems did they attempt to solve? Give three examples of reform: one political, one social, and one economic. Be sure to identify for each reform: the problem, the solution(s) and leaders. Did the progressive movement help or hinder Americans? Explain and support your opinion.

3. World War I Describe the original U.S. policy on World War I and explain why it made sense. Why did America eventually enter World War I? Give 2 reasons. How did the U.S. government “mobilize the home front” so that we could go to war? Give 2 examples. How did the American people respond to our participation? Give 2 examples. Would you have supported U.S. involvement in WW1? Yes or No? Explain and support your opinion.

4. The 1920s Describe the “mood” or “tensions” of the 1920s. Who were the “modernists” and what kind of changes did they support? Give 2 examples. Who were the “traditionalists” and what kind of issues did they support? Give 2 examples. How did consumer culture change Americans in this era? Describe 2 changes. If you had lived in the 1920s, how do you think you would have fit in? Explain and support your opinions.

5. Great Depression & the New Deal Describe the “Great Depression” and explain what caused it. Compare the experiences of “Okies,” African Americans, and Mexican Americans during the Great Depression. Give an overview and examples of each group experience. How did Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt respond to the Depression? In your opinion, were any of their solutions successful? Explain and support your opinions.