Period 7 B Vocab Quizs

“Big” Bill Haywood

• A prominent labor leader and co-founder of the IWW.

• A famous American author and playwright.

• A well-known politician in the early 20th century.

• A leading figure in the civil rights movement.

Federal Reserve Act

• Established the Federal Reserve System, the central banking system of the U.S.

• Created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

• Regulated the stock market and securities trading

• Implemented the Gold Standard Act

Overman Act

• An act that expanded the powers of the President during World War I.

• A law that limited the President's authority during peacetime.

• A regulation that established military conscription in the U.S.

• An amendment to the Constitution regarding presidential powers.

Home Loan Act

• An act that provided loans for home purchases.

• An act that regulates interest rates on loans.

• An act that provides grants for home renovations.

• An act that offers tax incentives for first-time buyers.

Emergency Banking Act

• An act that aimed to stabilize the banking system.

• A law that increased taxes on banks.

• A regulation that allowed banks to operate without oversight.

• A policy that encouraged bank failures.

Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)

• A federation of unions that organized workers in industrial sectors.

• A political party focused on labor rights.

• An organization that promotes industrial automation.

• A group advocating for environmental policies in industries.

Munich Agreement

• A settlement permitting Nazi Germany's annexation of Czechoslovakia.

• An alliance formed between Germany and Italy.

• A treaty that ended World War I.

• A plan for the reconstruction of Europe after World War II.

Neutrality Act

• Laws aimed at keeping the U.S. out of foreign conflicts.

• A set of regulations for international trade.

• Legislation to promote military alliances with foreign nations.

• Policies to encourage immigration from Europe.

War Powers Act

• An act that limits the President's ability to engage in military action.

• A law that allows the President to declare war without Congress approval.

• A regulation that restricts military spending by the government.

• A treaty that requires the President to consult with NATO before military action.

Warren G. Harding

• 28th President of the United States (1913-1921).

• 29th President of the United States (1921-1923).

• 30th President of the United States (1923-1929).

• 31st President of the United States (1929-1933).