Renaissance
what century was the Renaissance happen in?
the 14th century
what was the industrial revolution?
the transition from creating goods by hand to using machines
what were 2 of the countries involved from each side?
Allies, which included France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan, and later, the United States.Central Powers, which included Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire?
what was the great depression?
the worst economic downturn in US history
what caused WW2
Hitler's invasion of Poland in September 1939 drove Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany
What cultures influenced the European Renaissance?
The civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome
How did the production of iron change during the Industrial Revolution?
expanded substantially and gave rise to new industries
What was the main cause of World War I?
The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand
How did life change during the Great Depression?
businesses failed, and unemployment rose dramatically.
Did the Pearl Harbor attack signal the beginning of World War II for the United States?
unprovoked attack brought the United States into World War II
The Renaissance artists followed the more classical form of art.
Why did towns and cities grow during and after the Industrial Revolution?
industrial factories required large workforces and workers and their families needed places to live near their jobs.
How was trench warfare used in World War I?
allowing soldiers some protection from enemy fire but also hindering troops from readily advancing and thus prolonging the war.
What were the conditions like for the working classes during the Great Depression?
People were cold, hungry, and poor; some even starved to death.
What were the turning points of World War II?
The Battle of Stalingrad