The Great Depression and New Deal
what triggered the Great depression
The stock market crash
Major change on the Home front in the U.S. during World War II
increased job opportunities for women
Event that prompted the United States to enter World War II.
The attack on Pearl Harbor
Major opponents in the Cold War
USSR & U.S.
Country invaded by North Korea, starting a significant conflict involving the US
South Korea
The President that initiated the New Deal
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Reason for the internment(detaining) of Japanese Americans during WWII.
Fear of Japanese spies and sabotage after the attack on Pearl Harbor
Which totalitarian leader's actions led to the start of World War II in Europe?
Adolf Hitler
Why was it called the "ColdWar"
The was no actual direct armed conflict between the two superpowers.
Conflict where the US aimed to stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.
The Vietnam War
Program providing financial assistance to the elderly and disabled.
social security
Government program that encouraged Americans to conserve resources during WWII
Rationing
What is totalitarianism?
A political system where the government has total control over all aspects of public and private life.
This doctrine pledged US support to countries resisting communism.
The Truman Doctrine
What was the arms race?
competition between U.S & USSR in military weapon building
Area in the central U.S. severely affected by dust storms and drought during the 1930s.
The Dust Bowl
What was the impact of World War II on American economic growth
An increase in industrial production, reducing unemployment and ending the Great Depression.
This country invaded Poland, starting World War II.
Germany
This event symbolized the division between East and West during the Cold War.
The construction of the Berlin Wall
competition between USSR, (Soviet Union) involving advancements in space
The Space Race
New Deal program providing jobs for young men on conservation projects.
the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
True or False :
World War II led to changes like the civil rights movements in the United States
True
This organization was established to promote international cooperation after World War II.
the United Nations
Event where the US airlifted supplies to a blockaded city in Germany.
The Berlin Airlift