30s
What was the most popular sport in the 1930s?
Baseball
What was the name of the first African American to play in major league baseball?
Jackie Robinson
When did WWII start?
September 1, 1939
Who country attacked Pearl Harbor?
Japan
True or false: FDR was elected president in the 1933
True
True or false: Harry S. Truman became president after FDR died.
True
How many Jews were killed in the holocaust?
6 million
What was the name of the popular boxer in the 1930s?
James J. Braddock
What was the dress like for the men in the 1930s?
High waisted suits and turned-up-cuffs
What hairstyle was the most common for men to wear in the 1930s?
Slicked back and combed back
What is the Dust Bowl?
Severe dust storms during the great depression that made it hard to grow crops.
What popular baseball player salary was higher than the presidents?
Babe Ruth
What fabric was popular for women to wear in the 1930s?
Silk and satin
What fabric was the most common for women to wear in the 1940s?
Lace and bead detailing
Why did the Great Depression happen?
Major stock market crash
What element was discovered in the 1935?
Uranium
What was Hollywood known as in the 1930s?
Golden Era
What was a popular dance style in the 1940s?
Swing dancing
Who did FDR beat out to lead America through WWII?
Herbert Hoover
What style of art was popular in the 1930s?
Social realism