WW1/WW2
What were the 4 background causes that led to ww1?
Nationalism, alliances, imperialism, military power
What is the Red Scare?
Fear of Communism
How did many Americans perceive Herbert Hoover?
They blamed him for the Drepression.
When did the Cold War begin? When did it end?
Began around 1945 (end of WWII) and lasted until 1990
who was the president during 9/11
George W. Bush
Who were the Allies?
British, French, Russians
What social changes are brought on by the increase of mass media?
News and information can now be spread all over the country
What were two signs of weakness in the 1920's US economy?
1. falling prices in the stock market
2. unsecured loans
What was President Truman's policy of containment?
Goal to stop communism from spreading (or contain it)
Flight 77 crashed into what
They deliberately crashed the plane into the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia, near Washington, D.C., killing all 64 people on board, including the five hijackers
Where did Germany first invade that OFFICIALLY started the war?
Poland
How did the role of women change in the 1920s? Why did the role change?
The number of working women increased by 25 per cent. In 1920, all women were given the right to vote.
How did the Federal Reserve contribute to the Depression?
It refused to put more money into circulation.
Who were the two main superpowers in the world during the Cold War era?
Soviet Union (USSR) and USA
What happened on September 11th, 2001?
The United States was attacked by members of the group Al Qaeda. Four planes were hijacked and used as weapons.
What was Hitler's ultimate goal?
Take over all of Europe and eventually the entire world
Describe Jazz music.
Jazz music is its own spin off of Blues with a more upbeat rhythm coming from the South.
How did the practices of buying on margin and speculation cause the stock market to rise?
When the economy was good, people had money to invest, so more people invested in the market.
How do the Marshall Plan and the Truman Doctrine represent US foreign policy?
Both supported European countries.
what is the biggest problem caused by globalization
loss of jobs
Why did the Soviet Union (Russia) switch sides during the war?
Germany invaded the Soviet Union's side of Poland
Who was the Ku Klux Klan not hostile toward?
White Protestants
What was Hoover's philosophy about the role of government?
He felt the government should provide funding to borrowers.
How did post-WWII conferences contribute to the shape of the Cold War?
They allowed countries to pick sides.
What is the biggest impact of globalization?
increase in trade and economic exchanges