Olympics
What year did this Olympics take place?
1936
When did they start studying humans?
1910
What Island did they have to go through before getting into the United States?
Ellis Island
Why did this occur?
Stock market crash
What is the Aryan Race?
People with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Who opened the Olympics?
Adolf Hitler
What scientist started the initial experiments?
Charles B. Davenport
From 1880-1920, how many Italian immigrants came to the United States?
More than 4 million.
What is the day of the crash called?
Black Thursday
Who is the US president from 1901-1909
Theodore Roosevelt
Where were they hosted and why?
In Berlin, Germany, to welcome them back into the World community after World War I.
What was the goal of Eugenics?
Remove genetic conditions from society.
What is the Immigration Act of 1924?
Limits the amount of immigrants that can enter the United States from each country.
What is the effect of overproduction?
The supply of unsold products weakens the economy.
What country won the most medals?
Germany
How long was the gap between this Olympic showing and the next one?
12 Years
How did the experimentation work?
Prevented marriages and sterilized individuals with genetic conditions.
Why did Italians leave Italy (2 reasons)?
Answers Vary
What percentage did unemployment reach?
28%
Who won the most gold medals in this Olympics?
Jesse Owens
The broadcasting cost $7 million then to broadcast on TV. How much is that today?
$155 Million
How did the Nazis apply this study to their ideologies?
They said that certain races were like genetic conditions, and needed to be removed from society
What struggles did they face (3)?
Lowest paid workers, child laborers, unsafe working conditions.
What is the date of the crash?
October 24, 1929
What was a new event in the Olympics this year?