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Who filled in for the men when they were enlisted?
As men began enlisting in the military in 1941, women began to fill the jobs they left behind.
Who retreated into isolation following into WWII.
the United States had once again retreated into isolationism.
Who wanted to give appeasement to the dictators?
Great Britain's prime minister Neville Chamberlain urged Britain to maintain a policy of appeasement.
What were some things that were becoming popular in the 1920s?
movies, dances, and other entertainments and sports
Name one of the jobs Women took in the work place?
Women worked as journalists, factory workers, drivers, farmers, mail delivery personnel, garbage collectors, builders, and mechanics.
The U.S. Sent supplies instead of troops to stay out of the war. (True/False)
TRUE
It sent supplies instead of troops to Europe for two years after Germany invaded Poland in 1939.
Who was invaded in 1939?
Germany invaded Poland in 1939
When was the first radio broad cast?
in 1920 KDKA of Pittsburgh created America's first radio broadcast.
What percent of the Nation was unemployed?
With 25% of the nation unemployed and Americans struggling to meet their basic needs.
What events followed the bombing of pearl harbor in December 7, 1941?
German chancellor Adolf Hitler's declaration of war on the United States.
Who join fascism in the 1930s?
In the 1930s, both Germany and Italy adopted fascism and began moves to expand their territory.
When was FM radio created?
Frequency modulation (FM) was also developed in the late 1930s
What does the Fair Employment Practices Committee entail?
required defense contractors to hire blacks on an equal basis with whites.
Where did the battle of D-Day take place?
the Allies had landed in Normandy, France on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Who said the following quote "In all our long history we have never seen a greater day than this."
British prime minister Winston Churchill
Who else used the radio to benefit?
Politicians used radio to great effect during the 1930s.