World War 1 & 1920s
Who was elected President of the United States in 1928, and what was his significance during the Great Depression?
Hoover
In "Cinderella Man," what living conditions during the Great Depression were portrayed, and what was omitted from the film?
Rich, poor, homeless
What do you believe was the significant underlying cause of World War II
Germany invading Poland
What were the main messages conveyed in the video “Duck and Cover,” and how did they reflect the anxieties of the American public?
Duck under something and cover your face to prevent blindness. IT showed how scared people were about an atomic bomb attack
Identify a wealthy businessman known for bootlegging in the 1920s and discuss his societal impact.
Al Capone
Why did FDR threaten to increase the number of Supreme Court justices, and what were the implications of that decision?
He wanted to have justices to side with his policies. It was not allowed
Which countries formed the Axis Powers
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Who backed North Korea in the Korean War? who backed South Korea?
USSR for North Korea, US for South Korea
What were the circumstances surrounding the arrest of the individual who taught the theory of evolution in a Tennessee high school?
How does the Social Security Act fit into the categories of relief, reform, or recovery?
Relief
What drove the United States to become involved in World War II
Attack on Pearl Harbor
How did the United States' policy of containment aim to stop the spread of communism
By containing/ isolating countries that had communist leaders
What types of weapons were used in attacks during World War I that affected American citizens, and what was the outcome of the Lusitania attack?
Untersee boats, Germany attacked a cruise liner believing to have weapons killing 128 Americans
What kinds of government agencies provided financial assistance to those in need during the Great Depression?
Relief, Reform, and Recovery
What was the Manhattan Project, and how did it change the course of warfare?
the creation of the atomic bomb. it changed the way people viewed warfare and led to the creation of nukes.
What were some examples of containment during the Cold War
Korea, Cuban Missile Crisis
Can you identify the two countries that signed a treaty to end fighting before World War I concluded and discuss the terms of that treaty?
Russia and Germany. The treaty meant that Russia and Germany would not attack each other and Russia would not get involved in German war.
What actions did President Roosevelt take during his first 100 days in office, and how did they reflect his approach to the crisis?
He declared a 4 day bank holiday
What were the realities of Japanese Internment during World War II, and how did it affect the lives of those involved?
Japanese Americans were rounded up and put in camps. They did not do anything wrong and were treated poorly due to Japan's attack on America
What event was the USSR installing missiles near the US causing panic.
The Cuban Missile Crisis