Stock Market Crash and Hoover
What happened to banks after the Stock Market Crash?
they closed because everyone took their money out
The invention that allowed FDR to talk to the American public in his "fireside chats"
Radio
In what year did America join the war?
1941
What was Pearl Harbor?
Japan bombed U.S. ships in Hawaii, prompting America to enter the war.
How long was Truman president?
7 or 8
What is speculation?
attempting to profit off of short term fluctuations in stock price
What was the program put into place that helped combat the effects of the Great Depression?
The New Deal
Name the two cities the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on.
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
The number of ______ in the workforce increased from 25% to 36%.
women
What event allowed Truman to rise to presidential office?
FDR's death
What caused the Great Depression other than the Stock Market Crash?
Drought conditions, reduction in purchasing, economic policy with Europe
Explain the differences between relief, recovery, and reform.
relief - immediate help
recovery - a bit more long term, intended to stay in place for 10-15 years
reform - intended to be permanent
Name three countries Hitler invaded successfully.
Poland, Belgium, Holland, France
Describe the World War II domestic event that is now known as one of the worst violations of human rights by the U.S. government.
Japanese Internment
Whta major decision did Truman have to make during his first half year in office?
dropping atomic bombs
What was the date of Black Tuesday?
October 29, 1929
The farming area in the Midwestern U.S. that suffered severe drought and farming conditions.
The Dust Bowl
In what city did D-Day occur?
Normandy, France
Where could Americans go to see battle footage?
The movie theatre.
Describe the Marshall Plan.
What 1930 tariff had the highest price in U.S. duties?
Smoot-Hailey Tariff
The group of WWII veterans that protested in Washington, D.C. for their bonuses early?
The Bonus Army
What was "The Blitz"?
German bombing offensive against Britain.
In what year was the Detroit Race Riot?
1943
Name the five countries that are permanent members of the Security Council?
United States
Britain
China
Russia
France