20th Century Regents Review

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What is the main reason that Europeans moved to America during the early 1900’s?

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They came to escape poverty in their homeland and have more job opportunities.

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Who is famous for the " I have a dream" speech?

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Martin Luther King Jr

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Why did the US enter World War I?

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German submarines sank the British ship, the Lusitania, which was carrying U.S. citizens.

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The United States entered WWII after......

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the bombing of Pearl Harbor

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Why was the United Nations formed?

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to keep world peace and promote cooperation among nations

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Who was known for fighting for women's rights by voting even when they were not allowed?

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Susan B Anthony

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What amendment granted suffrage for women?

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19th Amendment

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The movement of African Americans from the rural south to the industrialized cities to seek economic opportunities is called the -

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Great Migration

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How did political scandals like the Teapot Dome scandal impact the United States?

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Distrust for the Government Grew

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Why did the "Return to Normalcy" agenda of the U.S. presidential candidate Warren G Harding appeal to many voters in the 1920 election?

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The public wanted to concentrate on domestic economic issues.