World War I
What event sparked the beginning of World War I?
Assassination of FF
What impact did the Treaty of Versailles have on Europe after World War I?
Blamed germany for everything
What cultural shifts occurred during the Roaring Twenties?
Women and african americans gain rights
What were the main causes of the Great Depression?
Stock market crash
What was the significance of the Battle of Midway in World War II?
Turning point in pacific theatre
What were the two main alliances in World War I?
Central powers & Triple entente
What were the key changes in Europe post-World War I?
United Nations, and German repayment of debt
How did technology influence daily life in the 1920s?
Made life comfortable
How did the stock market crash of 1929 lead to the Great Depression?
Banks did not have money to pay individuals
Which two cities were atomic bombs dropped on in Japan during World War II?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Which US president led the country during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
What were the main economic consequences of World War I?
Most of Europoe was broke
How did the Harlem Renaissance influence American culture in the 1920s?
Spread influence and music through America
How did the Dust Bowl worsen the effects of the Great Depression?
Farmers couldnt grow crops
Who were the Axis Powers in World War II?
Italy, Japan, Germany
Why did the United States initially choose not to join World War I?
Wilson's policy of isolationism
How did the League of Nations attempt to prevent future conflicts after World War I?
By having meetings and resolving matters peacefully
What were the major fashion trends of the Roaring Twenties?
Flappers
What were the hardships faced by Americans during the Great Depression?
Low employment and wages
Where did the D-Day invasion take place during World War II?
Normandy france
What role did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand play in the outbreak of World War I?
Caused Austria Hungary to react violently
Why was the german blame for consequences during WWI a bad idea in hindsight?
The treaty of versailles blamed everything on germany, and places a debt of billions of dollars on germany which they could not repay- causing WWII
Which brand of music emerged during the 1920s?
Jazz
How did the New Deal programs aim to alleviate the effects of the Great Depression?
Reform, Relief and recovery
Which country was the first to be invaded in World War II?
Belgium