Global Economic Crisis
Which country was the first to be hit by the Great Depression?
United States
What was the main goal of the New Deal?
To help the U.S. recover from the Great Depression
What does "isolationism" mean in foreign policy?
Avoiding involvement in international conflicts and alliances
What is the nickname for the 1920s in the U.S.?
The Roaring Twenties
What was the main event that triggered the Great Depression?
Wall Street Crash
How did the New Deal aim to reduce unemployment?
Public works projects and government job programs
Which country invaded Manchuria in 1931, challenging U.S. foreign policy?
Japan
Which industry had the biggest impact on the economy in the 1920s?
Automobile industry
What was the primary reason for Germany’s economic struggles during the Depression?
War reparations from the Treaty of Versailles
Name one major New Deal program.
Social Security Act, CCC, PWA, etc.
What was the main foreign policy of the U.S. in the 1920s-30s?
Isolationism
How did overproduction contribute to the economic collapse of 1929?
Factories produced more goods than people could buy, leading to financial instability