20th Century Historical Events Quiz

Questions and Answers

What were the Nuremberg Trials?

A series of court proceedings held in Nuremberg, Germany, after World War II, in which Nazi leaders were tried for aggression, violations of the rules of war, and crimes against humanity.

What does 'island hopping' refer to in World War II?

A strategy of Allies in World War II of capturing some Japanese-held islands and going around others.

What is a draft?

A system of required service in the armed forces.

Define communism.

A theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state. Signup and view all the answers

What is direct democracy?

Government in which citizens vote on laws and select officials directly. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Great Depression?

The economic crisis beginning with the stock market crash in 1929 and continuing through the 1930s. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'depression' refer to in economic terms?

A long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Dust Bowl?

Region of the Great Plains that experienced a drought in 1930 lasting for a decade, leaving many farmers without work or substantial wages. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Herbert Hoover?

31st President of the United States. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt?

President of the US during the Great Depression and World War II. Signup and view all the answers

What was the New Deal?

The name of President Roosevelt's program for getting the United States out of the depression. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nuremberg Trials

Court proceedings held in Nuremberg, Germany, post-World War II.
Key figures: Nazi leaders faced justice for aggression and crimes against humanity.

Island Hopping

Military strategy used by Allies during World War II.
Involved capturing select Japanese-held islands while bypassing others to conserve resources.

Draft

System implementing mandatory military service for citizens.
Established to bolster armed forces during conflicts.

Communism

Socio-economic theory advocating for shared property ownership.
Focuses on community or state control over resources to promote equality.

Direct Democracy

Political system allowing direct citizen participation in law-making.
Citizens vote on laws and select officials without intermediaries.

Great Depression

Economic downturn that began with the stock market crash in 1929.
Continued through the 1930s, leading to widespread unemployment and hardship.

Depression

Prolonged economic state characterized by high unemployment rates.
Associated with low prices and reduced trade and investment levels.

Dust Bowl

Ecological disaster in the Great Plains region during the 1930s.
Severe drought lasted for a decade, significantly impacting farmers and livelihoods.

Herbert Hoover

Served as the 31st President of the United States from 1929 to 1933.
Led the nation during the onset of the Great Depression.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

President of the United States from 1933 until his death in 1945.
Implemented the New Deal to address the Great Depression and led the country during World War II.

New Deal

Series of programs and policies initiated by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Aimed at economic recovery and providing relief during the Great Depression.

Description

Test your knowledge on key historical events of the 20th century, including the Nuremberg Trials, Island Hopping, and the Great Depression. This quiz covers various topics such as political systems, economic theories, and military strategies that shaped the modern world.