Capitalism
When did capitalism start?
In the 18th century during the Industrial revolution.
When did The Great Depression start?
1929
When did WWII start?
September 1, 1939
When did the civil rights movement start?
1954
When did the Oil crisis start?
1973
What is capitalism?
Capitalism is an economic system where private individuals or businesses own and control the means of production.
When did The Great Depression end?
When did WWII end?
September 2, 1945
When did the civil rights movement end?
1968
When did the Oil crisis end?
1974
What is a capitalist?
An individual who owns or controls capital and uses it to generate profits.
What was The Great Depression?
The Great Depression was a severe global economic crisis that began in 1929 and lasted through most of the 1930s.
Why did WWII start?
Several factors including the Treaty of Versailles after World War I, economic depression, the rise of fascism and militarism, and the failure of appeasement and the League of Nations.
What was the civil rights movement?
A period of organized social activism in the United States,aimed at achieving racial equality and the elimination of discrimination and segregation faced by African Americans.
What was the Oil crisis?
A period of significant disruption in the global oil supply.
What is the role of the government in a capitalist society?
Typically includes protecting property rights, enforcing contracts, and providing public goods like infrastructure.
What was the period before The Great Depression Called?
The Roaring Twenties
How many people died in WWII?
Around 70 to 85 million
What was the main point of The civil rights movement?
Who was president when the Oil crisis was going on?
Richard Nixon
What is one type of capitalism?
Laissez-faire, state capitalism,anarcho-capitalism.
What was a cause of The Great Depression
Stock market crash
How many Jewish people died in the Holocaust?
Around 6 million
What United States president signed the Civil Rights act of 1964?
Lyndon Johnson
What was main cause of the Oil Crisis?
An embargo imposed by OPEC on oil exports to countries that supported Israel during the Yom Kippur War.