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APUSH Period 7 Review Sheet

The document outlines key historical events and themes in American history, including the impact of World War I and II, the Great Depression, and the Great Migration. It discusses the rise of imperialism, racial tensions, and the role of government intervention in the economy. Additionally, it highlights cultural movements like the Harlem Renaissance and the conflicts between reformers and big businesses.

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APUSH Period 7 Review Sheet

The document outlines key historical events and themes in American history, including the impact of World War I and II, the Great Depression, and the Great Migration. It discusses the rise of imperialism, racial tensions, and the role of government intervention in the economy. Additionally, it highlights cultural movements like the Harlem Renaissance and the conflicts between reformers and big businesses.

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“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself -
nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which
paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into
advance.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt

WWI Spanish American War (1898)


• fought Spain over Cuba’s “independence”

on WW2
• America’s rise as an imperial power
◦ debates over imperialism

The Great Migration (1910s - 1940s)


• African Americans moving because of increases job
opportunities + they alr wanted to escape Jim Crow laws
• Racial tensions , urban expansion, Harlem Renaissance

WW1 (1914 -1918; US entered in 1917)


• Red Scare, Espionage & Sedition Acts
• After the war, it led to further debates over the US involving
themselves in foreign affairs + how to prevent another world
war from happening (14 points)

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The Great Depression
• Consumerism (installment plans) & stock market crash
• Increase in unemployment
• FDR’s New Deal; expanded government intervention in the
economy

WW2 (1935 - 1945)


• US initially remained neutral, but then supported Allies through the
Lend-Lease Act
• ended the Great Depression (more job opportunities)
◦ women entered the workforce
• D-Day and the defeat of Nazi Germany
Imperialism:
• conflicts over territories like the Philippines, Cuba, and Puerto Rico
• Pro vs. Anti Imperialism
• WW1 &WW2: should US involve themselves in global affairs?

Racism:
• Great Migration led to racial tensions as African Americans moved north
• Harlem Renaissance + resurgence of the KKK
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• Progressives: conflicts between reformers and big businesses over
issues like labor rights, women’s suffrage, the expansion of democracy,
etc.
• Great Depression: how much should the government involve themself
art to speakup against injustices

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