ww1
what does militarism refer to?
building up armed forces for war
Propaganda is best defined as—
Biased or misleading information used to influence people
what was the economy like during the 1920s?
large wage gap / wage inequality between the rich and the poor
What were Hoovervilles?
homeless camps/ camps filled with unhoused veterans
15. Which program provided long-term economic security?
A. CCC
B. WPA
C. Social Security
D. AAA
social security
what is the homefront?
Civilians ( EVERYONE) supporting the war effort
what is an example of imperialism?
a country or empire expanding its control and influence over a "weaker" country
what was the manhattan project in charge of creating?
the atomic bomb
2. Buying goods on credit contributed to the Depression because:
A. It increased savings
B. It reduced spending
C. It led to high household debt
D. It prevented economic growth
C it led to household debt
2. Buying goods on credit contributed to the Depression because:
A. It increased savings
B. It reduced spending
C. It led to high household debt
D. It prevented economic growth
C it led to high household debt
what did the CCC do?
civilian conservation corps
provided jobs to young men during the great depression do tree and conservation work
What event directly caused the United States to enter WWII?
A. Invasion of Poland
B. D‑Day
C. Pearl Harbor attack
D. Battle of Britain
C pearl harbor attack
the alliances before ww1 were
A. Prevented all conflict
B. Caused countries to remain neutral
C. Pulled multiple nations into the war
D. Ended colonial competitione...
C
“Total war” means:
A. Only soldiers fight
B. War limited to one region
C. Entire society contributes to the war effort
D. War without technology
C
entire society contributes to the war effort
what is a bank run?
A. Banks refusing loans
B. Customers withdrawing money all at once
C. Banks investing in stocks
D. Government closing banks
B
customers withdrawing money all at once
7. Why did bank failures worsen the Depression?
A. Interest rates increased
B. People lost their savings
C. Businesses expanded production
D. Farmers increased profits
B people lost their savings
what did the FDIC do?
federal deposit insurance corporation?
insured bank deposits to prevent bank runs (banks running out of physical money)
After Pearl Harbor, U.S. public opinion:
A. Became more divided
B. Shifted toward unity and support for war
C. Remained neutral
D. Opposed military action
B
shifted toward unity and support for war
Which factor is part of the M.A.I.N. causes of WWI?
A. Democracy
B. Neutrality
C. Nationalism
D. Isolationism
Nationalism
Rationing during WWII was intended to:
A. Increase luxury spending
B. Reduce imports
C. Conserve resources for the military
D. Punish citizens
C
conserve resources for the military
What were some major cultural changes during the 1920s?
answers vary
4. What does “buying on margin” mean?
A. Buying stocks at a discount
B. Borrowing money to purchase stocks
C. Selling stocks quickly
D. Investing only in safe companies
B
borrowing money to purchase stocks
what did the SEC do?
securities and exchange commission
regulate the stock market after the crash in 1929
The symbol “Rosie the Riveter” encouraged:
A. Military enlistment
B. Women to join the workforce
C. Farming production
D. Scientific research
women to join the workforce during ww2
why did nationalism contribute to ww1?
A. It encouraged peaceful cooperation
B. It created competition and conflict between nations
C. It reduced military spending
D. It ended alliances
B
a major ethical concern in the US during ww2 was
Japanese internment camps
How did the 20's change life for women in the united states?
answers vary
14. Why did Americans elect FDR?
A. He supported Hoover’s policies
B. He promised bold government action
C. He opposed intervention
D. He focused on foreign policy
B he promised bold government action to help american citizens during the depression!!!
What did the WPA do?
works progress administration
provided jobs building roads and other city infrastructure
Propaganda is best defined as:
A. Objective reporting
B. Military intelligence
C. Information designed to influence opinions
D. Secret communication
C
information designed to influence opinions