SS Flashcards #1

Front

The "Spanish flu" originated in

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The United States

Front

How many Americans were killed by influenza in comparison to American deaths in World War I?

Back

Twice as many

Front

Why were Woodrow Wilson’s ideas popular among non-Europeans?

Back

He advocated ending colonial rule.

Front

Woodrow Wilson’s speech was affected by dysarthria after his return from the Paris Peace Conference

Back

True

Front

Ole Hanson was the mayor of

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Seattle

Front

Charles Schenck violated the Sedition Act by distributing a leaflet denouncing the draft.

Back

Distributing a leaflet denouncing the draft

Front

Chicago was the terminus of which railroad?

Back

Illinois Central Railroad

Front

What was the largest African-American daily newspaper during the 1920s?

Back

The Chicago Defender

Front

Which pianist helped establish Kansas City’s “swing” style?

Back

Count Basie

Front

In which musical did Josephine Baker debut?

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