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Twentieth Century American History and Florida Development
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Twentieth Century American History and Florida Development
Twentieth Century American History and Florida Development
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1
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What constitutional change did the 18th Amendment implement nationwide?
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Made the sale and production of alcohol illegal.
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What restriction does the 22nd Amendment place on presidential elections?
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Limits how many times a president can be elected.
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Which countries formed the core of the Allied Powers during World War II?
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United States, Britain, and Soviet Union.
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Which nations led the Axis Powers opposing the Allies in World War II?
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Germany, Italy, and Japan.
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How do the Allied Powers differ from the Axis Powers in World War II?
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Allied Powers included U.S., Britain, Soviet Union to defeat Axis; Axis led by Germany, Italy, Japan opposing Allies.
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What is Bolita in the context of Florida history?
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Underground numbers game often played secretly and connected to illegal gambling.
7
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What defines an economic Boom period?
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Time of rapid economic growth with increased jobs, spending, and development.
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What characterizes an economic Bust?
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Period of economic decline with job loss, reduced spending, and business failures.
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How does a Boom differ from a Bust in economic terms?
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Boom features rapid growth, increased jobs, spending, development; Bust has decline, job loss, reduced spending, business failures.
10
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Why is Cape Canaveral used for rocket launches in Florida?
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Because of its coastal geography and access to open ocean.
11
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What dual goals did the Double V Campaign pursue during World War II?
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Victory overseas and equal rights for African Americans at home.
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What was the role of Drew Field during World War II?
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Major air training site in Tampa that later became part of the modern airport area.
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What defines an Ethnic Enclave?
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Neighborhood where people of the same culture or nationality live together and maintain traditions.
14
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What characterized Flappers in the 1920s?
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Young women known for challenging traditional expectations through fashion and behavior.
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Who are Fundamentalists in historical context?
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People who strongly support traditional religious beliefs and often resist modern ideas.
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What is the Gasparilla festival in Tampa?
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Annual Tampa festival based on a pirate legend and known for parades and celebrations.
17
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What benefits did the GI Bill provide to World War II veterans?
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College funding and home loans.
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What marked the Great Depression in the 1930s?
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Severe economic crisis with high unemployment and widespread poverty.
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What are basic systems that support society known as?
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Infrastructure like roads, bridges, and utilities.
20
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What purpose did the Interstate Highway System serve?
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Nationwide network of highways built to improve travel, trade, and military movement.
21
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How did José Martí influence Florida communities?
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Cuban independence leader whose ideas influenced immigrant communities in Florida, especially Tampa.
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What role did MacDill play in military history?
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Major military base in Tampa that played an important role in WWII and later conflicts.
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What services did Mutual Aid Organizations provide?
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Support such as healthcare, financial help, and community services.
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What period in US history is Prohibition?
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When alcohol was illegal, leading to black markets and secret bars.
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How is Propaganda used during wartime?
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Information used to influence opinions and gain support for a cause.
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What are Pull Factors in migration?
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Positive conditions like jobs or safety that attract people to move to a new place.
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What drives Push Factors in population movement?
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Negative conditions like war or poverty that cause people to leave where they live.
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How do Push Factors differ from Pull Factors?
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Push: negative conditions like war/poverty causing departure; Pull: positive like jobs/safety attracting arrival.
29
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What were Rations during wartime?
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Limits placed on goods to ensure enough supplies for everyone.
30
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What was Rum Running associated with?
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Illegal transport of alcohol, often by boat, during the time alcohol was banned.