World War 1
How did alliances help cause World War 1?
Countries "had each others backs" and when one went to war, their alliance partners followed.
Henry Ford produced a more affordable car primarily because his company
Developed the assembly line for mass producing the car
During the second half of the 1920's, which economic trend was a major cause of the Great Depression, especially for farmers?
Overproduction and underconsumption
What was the United States' foreign policy at the start of World War 2?
Isolation/Neutrality
Which President asked for the Declaration of War to enter WW1?
Wilson
The act in Bosnia that triggered World War 1 was...
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
National Prohibition, as authorized by the 18th amendment, states what?
The manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages was banned
What is buying stocks on the margin and why did it contribute to the Great Depression?
Buying stocks with credit -- When stocks started to fall, people already did not have the money to pay back what they owed.
What historical event contributed to the rise of fascism in both Italy and Germany?
World War 1
Which President was responsible for the 14 points?
Wilson
One of the main causes of WW1, imperialism, involved
taking over weaker countries, often for resources
What was a development that contributed to the economic prosperity of the 1920's?
New work opportunities for women gave families more money; The assembly line made cheaper and more goods; Gas and electricity were widely available and cheaper; Credit became widely available
What happened to the birthrate during the Great Depression?
It declined
Which of Hitler's actions triggered World War 2 in Europe?
Invading Poland
Which President believed that the government should have a bigger role in ensuring the wellbeing of Americans?
Roosevelt
Why did African Americans migrate to the north during and following World War 1?
Less discrimination and factory jobs were available
Why did many farmers fail to benefit from the economic prosperity of the 1920's?
Agricultural goods were overproduced after World War 1 (Their demand went down)
What did most people do with stocks when the market started to crash?
They sold their stocks
Which two cities did the United States drop an atomic bomb over?
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Which President employed "trickle-down economics" and the RFC to attempt to fix the Great Depression?
Hoover
Declaring American Neutrality
During the 1920's, controversies concerning the Scopes trial, prohibition, and the behavior of the flappers all showed signs of disagreement over what?
Traditional values and changing lifestyles
President Hoover's response to the Great Depression was often criticized because it
Failed to provide direct relief
What is appeasement and what is an example we learned of prior to World War 2?
"Giving into a bully" - The Munich Agreement
Which President campaigned on the slogan of "Return America to Normalcy" after WW1?
Warren Harding