WW1
True or False:
The US entered at the start of WW1
False
They entered in 1917
WW1 started in 1914
True or False: Roaring 20's were a period of economic growth that brought major changes to many areas of American society
TRUE
Why did relying on only a few industries like automobiles and construction make the economy unstable?
When they slowed, the whole economy was affected.
What was FDR's New Deal? What were the main goals?
Set of federal programs introduced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to:
create jobs
support struggling banks and businesses
provide relief to people facing poverty and unemployment
reform the financial system so another depression would be less likely
Who started the New Deals
Franklin D Roosevelt following the Great Depression era
Which new weapons made WW1 more deadly?
Machine guns, tanks, airplanes, and poison gas
What role did assembly lines and factories play in productivity during the 1920s?
Allowing goods to be mass-produced faster and more efficiently.
How did the unequal wealth distribution impact society during the Great Depression?
Many workers earned low wages, so families had little buying power and often used credit to make purchases
Why did FDR develop New Deals?
The government stepped in because the economy was not fixing itself and people needed immediate help.
How did racial tensions rise during the Roaring 20's
Increase of KKK members
Jewish immigrants targeted
Immigration increased in general, leading to fear and hostility toward newcomers.
True or False:
The fighting ended in 1918 with a temporary ceasefire, and later on, The Treaty of Versailles punished Germany for their part in WW1
True
Why was credit and debt important in maintaining lifestyles during the Roaring 20s?
People used credit (borrowed money) to buy goods and maintain their lifestyle even without enough cash, allowing continued spending on cars, appliances, and entertainment, but leading to living beyond their means and increased debt.
How was banking unstable during the Great Depression?
Farmers were in debt and unable to repay loans, while banks also made risky stock market investments.
How were the New Deals paid for?
Federal government money and borrowing money
True or False:
WW1 was fought between the Allied Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire) and the Central Powers (Britain, France, Russia, later on US)
FALSE
Allied Powers: Britain, France, Russia (later U.S.)
Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
What is trench warfare and how was it unsafe for soldiers?
Soldiers fought from long ditches, and led to many deaths. It was UNSAFE for soldiers: muddy water led to trench feet, rats, disease, infections
What were “flappers,” and what changes for women did they represent?
A new generation of young women in the 1920’s who challenged traditional social norms by embracing a more independent lifestyle, often characterized by shorter hairstyles, modern fashion, dancing, and greater social freedom.
Describe the stock market crash
Relief vs Recovery vs Reform
What does each category aim to do?
Relief: HELP NOW
Recovery: RESTART
Reform: FIX FOR THE FUTURE
Describe the living conditions and risks that homeless people faced during the Great Depression
Many homeless people traveled the country by illegally riding freight trains, often called “hobos”.
Moved place to place looking for work, food, and shelter
Life was dangerous, with risks like injury, arrest, and harsh weather.
What is shell shock? What is caused by? What are the symptoms? What would we call it now a days?
Shell shock = a condition soldiers experienced during WWI. Caused by the extreme stress and trauma of battle. Symptoms included anxiety, shaking, nightmares, confusion, and fear (PTSD)
What impact did prohibition have on society and organized crime?
Impact on Society: growth of organized crime and illegal alcohol sales (speakeasies)
Impact on Organized Crime: caused a rise in crime, gangsters made so much money they would bribe police/lawyers/judges
Describe Dorothea Lange
Dorothea Lange was a photographer who documented life during the Great Depression, bringing attention to poverty and suffering, and influencing public opinion and New Deal relief efforts.
What is an EXAMPLE of each of the following programs:
Relief:
Recovery:
Reform:
Relief: Food, money, jobs, shelters
Recovery: Job creation programs, business support, public works projects
Reform: Banking regulations, Social Security, financial reforms
What were the "hobos riding the rails" a symbol of during the Great Depression?
widespread poverty and desperation