1.01 Welcome to American History

Which period does the learning material cover in U.S. history?

• 1776–1865

• 1865–1932

• 1900–1950

• 1800–1900

What was the main focus of the Reconstruction period after the Civil War?

• Building new cities

• Reuniting the nation and addressing rights for formerly enslaved people

• Expanding westward

• Starting World War I

Which of the following was a major challenge for workers during the period of growth and change from 1877 to 1900?

• The Great Depression

• The beginnings of labor unions

• The fight for women’s suffrage

• The end of World War I

How did the Progressive Era (1900–1920) impact American society?

• It led to the Civil War.

• Reformers worked to fix social and political problems.

• It started the Great Depression.

• It ended immigration.

Imagine you are living in the 1920s. Based on what you know, what are two major changes you might experience during the Roaring Twenties, and how could they affect your daily life?

• New inventions and economic growth, which could bring more convenience and opportunities.

• The start of the Civil War and the end of slavery, which would change the workforce.

• The discovery of America and the creation of the Constitution, which would affect government.

• The end of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War, which would change international relations.

What major event began in 1929 and lasted until 1932, greatly affecting the United States economy?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Great Depression

• The Civil War

• The Space Race

Which of the following was a direct result of the stock market crash mentioned in the learning material?

• The start of World War II

• Changes in family life across America

• The invention of the telephone

• The end of slavery

What did the events of 1929-1932 help set the stage for in the United States?

• The American Revolution

• The New Deal and big government programs

• The Gold Rush

• The Moon Landing

Explain how the stock market crash could have changed life for families across America during the Great Depression.

• It made everyone rich overnight.

• It caused many families to lose jobs and homes.

• It led to the discovery of new lands.

• It started a new fashion trend.

Imagine you are a government leader in 1932. What kind of program might you suggest to help families affected by the Great Depression, and why?

• A program to build more amusement parks for entertainment

• A program to provide jobs and financial support to struggling families

• A program to teach people how to paint

• A program to send people to space