Worker Life in America
What did most Americans expect from their presidents?
Reward Faithful people with government jobs
When was the treaty of Paris signed after the end of the Spanish-American War?
December 10th, 1898
Which type of economy caused the Great Depression?
Stock Based Economy
How much did the House of Morgon loan to the French Government?
$50 million
When did the World War 2 Begin?
September 1, 1939
What 3 aspects did the Progressive sought for?
- Protective Legislation (for women & Children)
- Unemployment insurance
- Workers' Compensation
Spain gave Puerto Rico, guam and other possessions to the West Indies and the philippines in exchange for?
$20 million
Large number of unemployed people under whose presidency?
Franklin D Roosevelt
When did Wilson's administration close the Stock exchange to prevent unloading of European securities and panic selling?
July 31, 1914
What is the purpose of the Office of Scientific Research and Development (OSRD)?
- Improve and make new weapons
How old were the women employees who worked in the Garment Industry?
Between the ages of 16 and 25
One way new technologies were helpful after the war?
It made newspapers easier to publish
When was the passing of the Second New Deal?
1935
In what year did British introduce Battle Tanks?
1916
When was the Manhattan project first organized?
1941
How many hours did the Garment employees work for?
56 hours
One Technological advancement that Reporters used after the Spanish-American War
Telegraph
What did the passing of the Second New Deal do?
Helped the people after the suffering caused by the Great Depression
Battle Tanks are used with...
Airplanes and Artillery
When did the Atomic Bomb drop in Nagasaki?
August 9, 1945