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Which of the following events occurred around the same time as the economic depression?
Which of the following events occurred around the same time as the economic depression?
- The presidency of Hoover (correct)
- The rise of Hitler to power
- The signing of the Kellogg-Briand Pact
- The publication of Hemingway's works
What is the significance of the Kellogg-Briand Pact in history?
What is the significance of the Kellogg-Briand Pact in history?
- It marked the beginning of World War II
- It outlawed war as a means of resolving international conflicts (correct)
- It led to the economic depression of the 1930s
- It was a non-aggression pact between the US and the Soviet Union
Which of the following authors is associated with the era of the economic depression?
Which of the following authors is associated with the era of the economic depression?
- Kellogg
- Briand
- Hemingway (correct)
- Hughes
Who rose to power during a time of economic instability?
Who rose to power during a time of economic instability?
Which of the following is NOT a political figure associated with the era of the economic depression?
Which of the following is NOT a political figure associated with the era of the economic depression?
What was the name of the party associated with Hitler?
What was the name of the party associated with Hitler?
Which event marked a turning point in anti-Semitic violence in Germany?
Which event marked a turning point in anti-Semitic violence in Germany?
Which Italian leader was associated with the Blackshirts?
Which Italian leader was associated with the Blackshirts?
Which author is associated with the Spanish Civil War?
Which author is associated with the Spanish Civil War?
What was the name of the German regime established by Hitler?
What was the name of the German regime established by Hitler?
Study Notes
Historical Figures and Events
- Hughes is mentioned on page 503-504, indicating their significance during this time period.
Important Agreements
- The Kellogg-Briand Pact is mentioned on page 505, highlighting its importance in international relations.
Economic Hardship
- Economic depression is discussed on page 506, highlighting the struggles faced by people during this era.
Literary Figures
- Ernest Hemingway is mentioned on pages 505-506, showcasing his influence on literature during this time.
Rise of Totalitarianism
- Adolf Hitler is mentioned on page 506, indicating the rise of fascist ideologies in Europe.
Political Leaders
- Herbert Hoover is mentioned on page 506, highlighting his role as a political leader during this time.
The Interwar Period
- The Kellogg-Briand Pact was signed in 1928, outlawing war and promoting collective security.
The Rise of Dictators
- Hitler rose to power in Germany, becoming the leader of the Nazi Party and the Third Reich.
- Mussolini, the leader of the Fascist Party, ruled Italy and invaded Ethiopia in 1935.
- Stalin ruled Russia with an iron fist, leading the Communist Party.
Political Unrest and Violence
- The Brownshirts, a paramilitary group, supported Hitler and the Nazi Party in Germany.
- The Blackshirts, a similar group, supported Mussolini and the Fascist Party in Italy.
- Anti-Semitism was on the rise, culminating in the violent Kristallnacht in 1938.
War and Conflict
- The Spanish Civil War broke out in 1936, with Hemingway reporting on the conflict and supporting the Popular Front.
- Franco emerged victorious in the Spanish Civil War, leading to a fascist regime.
Legislation and Persecution
- The Nuremberg Laws, passed in 1935, stripped Jews of their citizenship and prohibited them from marrying non-Jews.
- The laws marked the beginning of a wave of anti-Semitic legislation in Germany.
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Test your knowledge of significant events and figures from the 1920s-1930s, including the Kellogg-Briand Pact, economic depression, and notable individuals like Hemingway and Hitler.
