Great Depression
Who was the president of the US at the start of the Great Depression?
Herbert Hoover
What US President implemented the New Deal?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What does the term "Neutral" mean?
To not choose a side in a conflict
What is the direct result of Japan attacking the US at Pearl Harbor?
The United States enters WW2
Following the attacks on Pearl Harbor FDR signed an Executive order that place Japanese Americans in these....
Internment Camps
What happened on "Black Tuesday"?
The Stock Market Crashed
What were the 3 main goals of the New Deal?
(Think about the 3 R's)
Relief
Reform
Recovery
True or False: The United States supplied both the Axis and Allied Powers under the Cash Carry Policy and Lend Lease Act.
False (Only the Allied Powers)
What country did Germany invade to start WW2?
Poland
Executive order 9981 did what and who played a major role
Phillip Randolph's protests against unequal pay for minorities in gov't jobs led to Executive order 9981 outlawing discrimination in gov’t contracted jobs
Why were run down shacks called Hoovervilles?
Many Americans blames President Herbert Hoover for the economic issues in the US due to his Laissez Faire Policy.
Which people did the Social Security Act help the most?
Elderly citizens 65 and older
Why did many Americans want to remain neutral at the beginning of WW2?
They believed that this was a European conflict and did not want to brought into another war.
This was the Turning point battle in the Pacific Theater.
Who was the propaganda figure that empowered women to join the war effort
Rosie the Riveter
What were the TWO major factors of the Dust Bowl?
1) A severe Drought
2) Poor farming practices
What New Deal Program is going to give job opportunities for Southerns?
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
This is where the US would sell supplies to countries but only if they were paid (Cash) and the supplies were transported by the buyer's ships.
Cash Carry Policy
What events officially ended the Second World War?
Dropping the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Why was the War Production Board formed?
to control the production and distribution of materials and fuel. Forced companies to stop producing non-essential items and instead create supplies for the war (Ex: Rubber and Gas)
What were the Main Causes of The Great Depression?
1) Overproduction and Underconsumption
2) Laissez Faire Policy
3) Buying on Credit
4) Stock Market Speculation
5) Gap Between Rich and Poor
6) Stock Market Crash
This New Deal Program is going to produce the most job opportunities for Americans.
Work Progress Administration (WPA)
What was the Lend Lease Act?
U.S. program established in March 1941 that allowed the president to lend or lease war supplies, such as weapons, food, and equipment to Allied nations
Triple points!!!
What was the operation name for D-Day?
What were the code names for the two US beaches?
What were the names of all 5 beaches?
1) Operation Overlord
2) Omaha and Utah
3) Omaha, Utah, Gold, Sword, Juno
Due to rationing Americans created these to grow their own food.
Victory Gardens