New Deal
What led to the creation of the New Deal?
The need for reform during the Great Depression
Who were the axis powers and who were the allies?
Axis: Germany, Japan, Italy
Allies: Great Britain, US, China, Soviet Union
Who was president when WWI began?
President Woodrow Wilson
How did industrial production change and why?
There were new forms of consumerism which led to mass production.
What are three examples of some of the acts put into effect with the New Deal?
TVA, Social Security Act, FDIC, CCC, PWA, NRA...
Why did America enter the war in 1941 and not earlier.
America favored isolation and were forced to enter when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.
What were the 14 points
The Fourteen Points was a statement of principles for peace that was to be used for peace negotiations in order to end World War I
What were some new inventions
The plane, an affordable automobile, accessible electricity...
What were the three R’s
Relief for people out of work, recovery for businesses, and reform of american institutions
What were two important battles during WWII?
Battle of Stalingrad- the Russians won their first victory against germany
Battle of the bulge- germany launched its final attack but was defeated by the allies
Battle of midway- US navy was able to push back japan
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What was the lost generation?
The people that came of age during WWI. It also refers to the artists and writers during the time period.
Even though it says roaring 20’s I’m asking about the Harlem Renaissance:
What was it and to what extent was it important?
It was the expansion of African American culture and was only slightly successful because the Great Depression broke out in 1929 which cut off the growth of culture