World war I
What were the causes of the First World War?
Imperialism, preponderance of Germany, alliance system, territorial crises
What were the major causes of the Great Depression?
- Overproduction and under consumption
- Uneven distribution of income
- Stock market speculation ---buying on margin
- Excessive use of credit
What countries spent amounts of money building their armed forces?
Germany, Italy, and Japan
From where does the word "holocaust" come from?
The word holocaust comes from the ancient Greek: olos, meaning "all" and kaustos or kautos, meaning "burnt".
What consequences did the First World War have?
Many human and material losses and social upheavals
During the Depression, what happened to the city and state relief systems in the industrial Northeast and Midwest?
Many relief systems collapsed
Until what year did imperialism last in World War II?
Imperialism continued during the 1930s.
Who were victims of the holocaust?
The victims of the Holocaust were the Jews and 6 million of them perished
What were the consequences of the Treaty of Versailles?
strong conditions to Germany and new redistribution of borders in Europe
Were African Americans allowed to join labor unions during the Depression?
Yes
What happened before Wilson died?
He warned of another Great War. Wilson knew the League of Nations was too weak to keep peace.
Why did the persecution of the Jews begin in Europe?
The persecution of the Jews was due to discrimination against their religious beliefs.
What was the ideological legitimation based on? Nationalism and Patriotism
Nationalism and Patriotism
What was the result of the closing of over 9,000 American banks between 1930 and 1933?
The total money supply of the nation fell by more than a third
What did Hitler and Mussolini want to do?
They wanted to make their nations powerful.
Which country led the holocaust and how many years did it last?
Germany was the country that started the holocaust headed by Hitler and lasted from 1939 to 1945.