History of the Great Depression and WWII
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Which of the following was a major consequence of the Dust Bowl?

  • A rise in the price of agricultural products
  • A decline in the number of farms in the Midwest
  • An increase in the number of people migrating to the West Coast (correct)
  • A decrease in the number of people living in cities

    • How did the Neutrality Act of 1939 (Cash and Carry) attempt to aid the Allies in World War II?

  • By sending American troops to fight alongside the Allies
  • By allowing the Allies to purchase weapons and other supplies from the US (correct)
  • By providing direct military assistance to Allied nations
  • By imposing economic sanctions on Germany and its allies

    • What was the primary purpose of the Lend-Lease Act?

  • To provide financial assistance to Allied nations
  • To send American troops to fight in Europe
  • To prevent the spread of communism in Europe
  • To provide military equipment and supplies to Allied nations (correct)

    • What was a key difference between the Neutrality Acts of 1935 and 1937 and the Neutrality Act of 1939?

    <p>The 1939 act allowed the sale of weapons to Allied nations, while the earlier acts prohibited all arms sales (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a direct response to the Great Depression?

    <p>The implementation of the Marshall Plan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the 'Double V' campaign?

    <p>To advocate for both victory in World War II and victory over racial discrimination at home (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main effects of the GI Bill on American society after World War II?

    <p>A significant rise in the number of new businesses being created (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary aim of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934?

    <p>To restore tribal self-government and cultural preservation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Great Depression

    A severe worldwide economic downturn during the 1930s.

    Black Tuesday

    The day (October 29, 1929) the stock market crashed, marking the start of the Great Depression.

    Dust Bowl

    A period of severe dust storms in the 1930s in the U.S. that damaged agriculture and ecology.

    Hoovervilles

    Shantytowns built by the unemployed during the Great Depression, named after President Hoover.

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    Fireside Chats

    Radio addresses by FDR to communicate with American citizens during the Great Depression.

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    The New Deal

    A series of programs and reforms introduced by FDR to counter the effects of the Great Depression.

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    Isolationists vs Interventionists

    Debate in the U.S. about whether to engage in foreign conflicts or remain neutral before WWII.

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    Lend Lease Act

    A U.S. program that provided military aid to foreign nations during World War II.

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    Study Notes

    Great Depression

    • Causes of the Great Depression: Credit/installment plans, Black Tuesday, Bank Runs
    • Hoover's Response: Dust Bowl (causes), Bonus Army, Hoovervilles, Rugged Individualism, Liberal v. Conservative Economic Policy

    Roosevelt's Response

    • Fireside Chats
    • Eleanor Roosevelt
    • The New Deal (SEC, FDIC, SSA)

    World War II

    • Isolationism vs. Interventionism
    • Neutrality Acts of 1935, 1937, and 1939
    • Lend-Lease Act
    • Pearl Harbor
    • Executive Order 9066
    • Executive Order 8802 (Tuskegee Airmen, Double V Campaign)
    • D-Day, Island Hopping, Manhattan Project
    • Post-war legacies (GI Bill, Executive Order 9981)

    Indian Reorganization Act of 1934

    • Legacies of the New Deal
    • Welfare state
    • Role of government in solving social problems
    • Deficit Spending

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    Explore the intricate causes and responses surrounding the Great Depression, including key actions taken by Hoover and Roosevelt. Dive into the complexities of World War II, from isolationism to major events like Pearl Harbor and D-Day, and examine legislative impacts like the Indian Reorganization Act. This quiz covers important historical themes and policies that shaped the United States during this pivotal era.

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