5 Questions
During which time period did the Great Depression occur in the United States?
1929-1939
When did the U.S. officially enter World War II?
Dec. 8, 1941
Why do many people think that the U.S. entry into WWII was good for the economy?
Because it ended the Great Depression
How long did the U.S. remain officially at war during World War II?
4 years
What is the main reason most people, including economists, think that the U.S. entry into WWII was good for the economy?
Comparing the economy during the war with the Great Depression
Study Notes
The Great Depression and WWII
- The Great Depression in the United States occurred from 1929 to the late 1930s.
U.S. Entry into WWII
- The United States officially entered World War II on December 8, 1941, after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
- Many people believe that the U.S. entry into WWII was good for the economy because it ended the Great Depression.
- The U.S. remained officially at war during World War II from December 8, 1941, to September 2, 1945, a period of almost four years.
- The main reason many people, including economists, think that the U.S. entry into WWII was good for the economy is that it stimulated economic growth, created new jobs, and increased industrial production.
Test your knowledge on the economic impact of World War II on the U.S. economy. Discover whether the war truly provided a boost or if there are more complex factors at play.
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