The Great Depression and the New Deal
Who created the new deal during the great depression?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
What was the cause of World War II?
The consequences of the Treaty of Versailles following WWI, the global recession, the failure of appeasement, the development of militarism in Germany and Japan, and the failure of the League of Nations.
Which group did Hitler and Mussolini supported during the Spanish Civil War.
Fascist
The U.S. ____ policy which allowed the government to trade with Great Britain and maintain its neutrality, prior to Pearl Harbor
Cash-and-Carry
Most racist presidents in the US history.
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Donald Trump.
How did people respond to the onset of the Depression?
Many depositors became scared and attempted to withdraw their money.
About how many countries fought in World War II?
More than 50.
During the German invasion of Russia, Stalin prevented the Germans from living off of the land by instituting ______ policy.
The Scorched-Earth
The U.S. Admiral ____ lead the land attack against the Japanese.
Douglass MacArthur
Did Jesse Owens cheat on her girl in the movie we watched?
No, he's loyal.
What was the main purpose of the New Deal?
Through federal activity, the government is supporting economic recovery and getting Americans back to work.
What were the turning points of World War II?
The Battle of Stalingrad
Roosevelt and Churchill obtained what promise from Stalin at the Yalta Conference.
That free elections would be held in the Soviet-occupied portions of Europe
This man ordered the use of the atomic bombs against Japan.
Harry Truman
What did the girls get at the end in the movie Radium Girls?
$money$
How were farmeres affected by the Depression?
Farmers discovered that they had more products than they could sell. Farmers in some locations were compelled to let crops rot in the fields and butcher extra cattle that they couldn't feed.
How did WWII ended?
In May 1945, Germany surrendered unconditionally, bringing World War II to a close.
One major factor, besides Russia’s massive population, that prevented Germany from taking Moscow during the war was _____
The Russian Winter
Which American commander directed the Operation Overlord campaign?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
What cause gas so expensive this recent month?
U.S. sanctions on Russia impacts global market
How did FDR restore hope and confidence for many Americans?
FDR's passion and the manner he communicated with the public made Americans feel better about the situation of the economy and restored optimism.
On which region of the Soviet Union did Hitler place the highest priority?
Ukraine and southern Russia
Who is the British Prime Minister that resigned at the beginning of World War II, after the fall of Denmark and Norway
Neville Chamberlin
Which American naval battle in the Pacific was one of Japan’s greatest defeats.
The Battle of Midway.
What cancer did Josephin from Radium Girls get?
anemia