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What were the Nuremberg Trials?
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?
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?
What is a draft?
A system of required service in the armed forces.
Define communism.
Define communism.
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What is direct democracy?
What is direct democracy?
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What was the Great Depression?
What was the Great Depression?
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What does 'depression' refer to in economic terms?
What does 'depression' refer to in economic terms?
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What was the Dust Bowl?
What was the Dust Bowl?
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Who was Herbert Hoover?
Who was Herbert Hoover?
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Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt?
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What was the New Deal?
What was the New Deal?
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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.
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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.
