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part 1
america in 1920s
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How did the changes between 1920 and 1972 impact the American people?
They significantly
affected
their
lives
and
society
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What did British colonists establish in the 1600s along the east coast of America?
13
colonies
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What did the British settlers establish in America during the 1600s?
Plantations that grew
cotton
and tobacco
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By the late 18th century, how did colonists feel about British treatment?
They felt
unfairly
treated
and
taxed
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What did the colonists refuse to allow regarding their representation?
They refused to allow representation in
Parliament
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When did the 13 colonies declare independence from Britain?
July 4, 1776
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What did the 13 colonies form after declaring independence?
The
United States of America
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What was the purpose of the new American government established after independence?
To lay down rules for how the
country
should be run
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What were the two levels of government established in the new American system?
State government
for
local affairs
Federal government
for
matters
involving
all states
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How often were presidents elected in the new American government?
Every
four years
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What rights were guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?
Key freedoms such as
speech
and
worship
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What was the population of America around the 1920s?
About
110 million
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How was the American population characterized in the 1920s?
Made up of over
100
different
nationalities
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How is America often described in terms of its cultural composition?
As a
'melting pot'
of cultures
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What significant immigration wave occurred in the 1840s?
Irish
immigrants escaping poverty
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What was a common reason for immigrants coming to America in the 1800s?
To escape
poverty
and seek better opportunities
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What was the primary reason for Irish immigration to America in the 1840s?
To escape the
Great Famine
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What did the Irish immigrants contribute to American society?
Labor
and cultural diversity
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How did the arrival of Irish immigrants affect American cities?
They contributed to
urban growth
and labor supply
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What was a significant factor for Irish immigrants in America?
They faced
discrimination
and hardship
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What was the impact of Irish immigration on American culture?
It enriched cultural traditions and practices
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What was the estimated number of Irish immigrants to America in the 1840s?
About a
million
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What was the primary reason for the migration of Irish people to America in the 1840s?
To escape
poverty
and
famine
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How did the Irish immigrants adapt to American society?
They formed
communities
and maintained traditions
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What was a common occupation for Irish immigrants in America?
Laborers in
factories
and construction
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How did the Irish immigrants influence American labor movements?
They played a significant role in
organizing
labor
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What was the overall impact of Irish immigration on the United States?
It shaped the
workforce
and cultural landscape
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Which countries are mentioned as having people looking for farm work?
Mexico
and
Cuba
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What was the reason for some Irish people escaping?
They were escaping
poverty
in Ireland
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How many Irish people migrated to America in the 1840s?
About a
million
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What were the Irish immigrants primarily escaping from?
Poverty in Ireland
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Which other countries had immigrants mentioned in the text?
China
and
Japan
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What was the socioeconomic status of many immigrants mentioned?
They
were
poor
and
unskilled
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Where did many immigrants settle in America?
In large
towns
and cities
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What did immigrants try to find upon settling in America?
Work opportunities
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From which continent were millions of slaves brought to work in America?
Africa
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What years did the slave trade occur between?
1600
and
1800
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When did slavery officially end in America?
1865
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What challenges did freed slaves face after emancipation?
They faced huge
discrimination
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What rights were denied to freed slaves?
Voting
and
education
access
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