Great Depression
In the 1920s many Americans invested money in the (what?) market?
Stock
What sparked the war?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What is trench warfare?
Opposing forces attack, counterattack, and defend from systems of trenches dug into the ground.
What was life like during this time?
Life was very difficult and most people lost their jobs, money, or even their lives.
Who shot Archduke Ferdinand?
Gavrilo Princip. (which was only 19 at the time)
What was the space between two opposing trenches was called what?
It was called 'No Mans Land'.
What was the main cause of the Great Depression?
The stock market crash.
How many years did WW1 last?
It lasted 4 years.
Why were the trenches so bad?
The trenches were often muddy and wet, and this made it difficult for soldiers to move and fight. There was also diseases spreading very quickly.
What caused the dust bowl?
The dirt and dust from over-farmed land was swept into the wind, causing massive dust clouds.
Which year did WW1 start in?
It started in 1914 (on July 28)
What were the little towns that homeless people lived in during this period?
Hoovervilles- towns or makeshift homeless encampments that emerged during the Great Depression.
Who made up the Allied powers of WW1?
France, Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan, and the US. (Italy and the US joined later in the war.)