Key Events in 20th Century History

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Which of the following was a key goal of the Progressive Era reforms in the early 20th century?
Options:
To expand the United States' territorial holdings,
To address social issues such as poverty and labor conditions,
To promote isolationism in foreign policy,
To increase tariffs on imported goods

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To address social issues such as poverty and labor conditions

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What was one significant impact of World War I on the United States domestically?

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Increase in isolationist sentiment

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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified during the Progressive Era, granted women the right to vote?

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19th Amendment

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What was a major cause of the Great Depression in the United States?

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Overproduction and underconsumption

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Which New Deal program was designed to provide jobs and improve infrastructure during the Great Depression?

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Works Progress Administration (WPA)

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What was the primary goal of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s?

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To end racial segregation and discrimination

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Which landmark Supreme Court case declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional?

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Brown v. Board of Education

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What was the primary strategy of the United States during the Cold War to prevent the spread of communism?

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Containment

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Which U.S. President is associated with the New Deal programs?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan after World War II?

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To rebuild European economies and prevent the spread of communism