Roaring 20's
(1919-1928)
Great Depression
(1929-1939)
The New Deal
(1932-1942)
World War II
(1939-1945)
Fun Forest Facts
(1998-Present)
100

A new form of communication used to unite the nation through commercial broadcasting, by 1929 almost every family in America had access to one.

The Radio

100

Shantytowns that formed in major cities across the nation.

Hoovervilles

100

President who initiated the New Deal on his first 100 days in office.  Passed more bills than any president before him.

Franklin D. Roosevelt
100

The good neighbor policy in the United States referred to which foreign entity?

Latin America

100

Mr. Forest's least favorite (hated, despised, etc.) subject in High School.

Math Class

200

Black revival movement that took place in New York, created widespread popularization of Jazz Music.

The Harlem Renaissance.

200

Guiding economic principle of America during the Gilded age and Roaring 20s.

Laissez-faire

200

The three New Deal initiatives (three R's)

Recovery, Relief, Reform

200

The event that launched the United States into World War II.

The Attack on Pearl Harbor

200

The most objectively terrifying animal that could possibly grace our school campus. 

any bird.

300

A new style for Women introduced provocative popular attire such as lipstick, knee-length dresses, and smoking.

Flappers

300

Example of a public works project by President Hoover in an effort to stimulate the economy early in the Great Depression.

The Hoover Dam

300

Roosevelt attempted to increase the number of judges on the Supreme Court.

Court Packing Scheme

300

The law passed by FDR that reaffirmed his commitment to become the "arsenal for the allies"

Lend-Lease Act

300

What number am I thinking of?

didn't know at the time of making this.  will determine later.

400

American culture influenced by advertisers characterized by a desire to purchase the latest and greatest technology, usually bought on credit.

Consumerism

400

The depressed agricultural section was caused by this phenomenon, caused prices to drop.

Overproduction

400

Roosevelt's address to the nation over radio during the Great Depression.

Fireside Chats

400

Policy that allowed belligerents in World War II to purchase weapons and war supplies from the U.S. as long as they picked up the supplies and paid in cash.

Cash and Carry

400

How many years has Mr. Forest worked at Virginia Academy? 

4 years (teacher, admin)

8 years (teacher, admin + other stuff)

500

American policy supported prominently by Women that led to widespread organized crime.

Prohibition

500

Was the highest protective tariff in American History, intended to protect American industry.

Hawley-Smoot Tariff

500
The New Deal effectively moved America away from a total free market democracy into a limited _____ state.

Welfare

500

Literature and media sensationalizing the American war effort and meant to villainize the Axis powers during the war.

Propoganda

500

What is Mr. Forest's spirit animal

TBD, pick best answer.