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What was the name of the time period of utter economic disaster that started in the United States in 1929?
What was the name of the time period of utter economic disaster that started in the United States in 1929?
Great Depression
Who was the Republican candidate who assumed the presidency in March 1929 promising the American people prosperity?
Who was the Republican candidate who assumed the presidency in March 1929 promising the American people prosperity?
Herbert Hoover
Who was the famous photographer who documented the Dust Bowl and the suffering of people during the Depression?
Who was the famous photographer who documented the Dust Bowl and the suffering of people during the Depression?
Dorothea Lange
Who was the Democratic candidate who won the 1932 election by a landslide and promised a 'New Deal' to the American people?
Who was the Democratic candidate who won the 1932 election by a landslide and promised a 'New Deal' to the American people?
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What was the historic period (1933-1940) in the U.S. during which President Franklin Roosevelt's economic policies were implemented?
What was the historic period (1933-1940) in the U.S. during which President Franklin Roosevelt's economic policies were implemented?
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What was the New Deal program that hired unemployed men to work on natural conservation projects?
What was the New Deal program that hired unemployed men to work on natural conservation projects?
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What was the drought in the 1930s that turned the Great Plains very dry?
What was the drought in the 1930s that turned the Great Plains very dry?
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What was an act of Congress passed in 1933 and 1938 that helped farmers meet mortgages and restricted agricultural production by paying farmers subsidies to take land out of production?
What was an act of Congress passed in 1933 and 1938 that helped farmers meet mortgages and restricted agricultural production by paying farmers subsidies to take land out of production?
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What was the period in the 1920s when African-American achievements in art, music, and literature flourished?
What was the period in the 1920s when African-American achievements in art, music, and literature flourished?
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What were the laws designed to enforce segregation of blacks from whites called?
What were the laws designed to enforce segregation of blacks from whites called?
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What was the agreement in 1941 to lend rather than sell munitions to the Allied countries, which was later extended to Stalin after Hitler broke a promise and attacked the Soviet Union?
What was the agreement in 1941 to lend rather than sell munitions to the Allied countries, which was later extended to Stalin after Hitler broke a promise and attacked the Soviet Union?
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Who were the Allies in World War II?
Who were the Allies in World War II?
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Which of the following were part of the Axis Powers in World War II? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following were part of the Axis Powers in World War II? (Select all that apply)
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What was the executive order that required Japanese Americans to be relocated to interment camps?
What was the executive order that required Japanese Americans to be relocated to interment camps?
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What was the turning point in the war in the Pacific during World War II?
What was the turning point in the war in the Pacific during World War II?
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What was the last-ditch German offensive in World War II that nearly surrounded Allied soldiers and forced them to surrender, but ultimately failed?
What was the last-ditch German offensive in World War II that nearly surrounded Allied soldiers and forced them to surrender, but ultimately failed?
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What was the secret U.S. project for the construction of the atomic bomb?
What was the secret U.S. project for the construction of the atomic bomb?
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What was the mass movement of southern African-Americans to northern cities to fill jobs called?
What was the mass movement of southern African-Americans to northern cities to fill jobs called?
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What were the four freedoms that FDR used to justify a loan for Britain, in which he stated that the protection of these freedoms would be ensured if the loan was made?
What were the four freedoms that FDR used to justify a loan for Britain, in which he stated that the protection of these freedoms would be ensured if the loan was made?
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What executive order, passed in 1941 by FDR, prohibited discriminatory employment practices by fed agencies and all unions and companies engaged in war related work?
What executive order, passed in 1941 by FDR, prohibited discriminatory employment practices by fed agencies and all unions and companies engaged in war related work?
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What is the name of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People?
What is the name of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People?
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What is the name of the Congress of Racial Equality?
What is the name of the Congress of Racial Equality?
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What were the series of riots in L.A. California during WW2 between soldiers stationed in the city and Mexican youths because of the zoot suits they wore called?
What were the series of riots in L.A. California during WW2 between soldiers stationed in the city and Mexican youths because of the zoot suits they wore called?
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What is the act of limiting the portion or allowance of food or goods called?
What is the act of limiting the portion or allowance of food or goods called?
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What is a government dominated by powerful military, foreign policy, and intelligence agencies called?
What is a government dominated by powerful military, foreign policy, and intelligence agencies called?
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What did Eisenhower warn American against in his last State of the Union Address, fearing that lobbying efforts of the armed services and industries that contracted with the military would lead to excessive Congressional spending?
What did Eisenhower warn American against in his last State of the Union Address, fearing that lobbying efforts of the armed services and industries that contracted with the military would lead to excessive Congressional spending?
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What was the conflict that was between the US and the Soviet Union, where the nations never directly confronted each other on the battlefield but deadly threats went on for years?
What was the conflict that was between the US and the Soviet Union, where the nations never directly confronted each other on the battlefield but deadly threats went on for years?
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What was the 1949 defense alliance initiated by the US, Canada, and 10 Western European nations?
What was the 1949 defense alliance initiated by the US, Canada, and 10 Western European nations?
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Study Notes
The Great Depression
- Economic disaster beginning in the US in 1929
- Herbert Hoover was president at the start of the crisis
Herbert Hoover
- Republican president in March 1929
- Promising prosperity, initially focused on restoring public confidence
Dorothea Lange
- Photographer documenting the Dust Bowl
- Showcased the hardship and resilience of the era
- Known for her 1930s Depression-era photos
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
- Democratic president elected in 1932
- Rejected Hoover's policies, presented the New Deal
New Deal
- FDR's economic policies (1933-1940)
- Included various programs aimed at recovery
Social Security Act
- 1935 act providing retirement payments for workers
- Established a system of unemployment insurance and aid for dependents
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
- New Deal jobs program for unemployed men
- Focused on conservation projects
Dust Bowl
- Severe drought in the 1930s, affecting the Great Plains
- Led to widespread agricultural devastation
Agricultural Adjustment Act
- 1933 & 1938 act to aid farmers dealing with mortgages
- Unconstitutional due to government subsidies for wasted crops
Harlem Renaissance
- 1920s flourishing of African American art, music, and literature
Jim Crow Laws
- Laws enforcing racial segregation
Lend-Lease Agreement
- 1941 agreement to lend war materials to Allied countries
- Extended to the Soviet Union following Hitler's attack
Allies
- Coalition of Britain, France, and Russia (later including others)
Axis Powers
- Alliance of Germany, Italy, and Japan
Executive Order 9066
- Forced relocation of Japanese Americans to internment camps
Battle of Midway
- 1942 turning point in the Pacific during World War II
Battle of the Bulge
- 1944 German offensive that failed
Manhattan Project
- Secret U.S. project to develop the atomic bomb
Second Great Migration
- Movement of African Americans from the South to Northern cities
Four Freedoms
- Freedom of speech, religion, want, and fear
- FDR's justification for aiding Britain
Executive Order 8802
- 1941 order prohibiting employment discrimination by federal agencies and companies involved in war work
NAACP
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
CORE
- Congress of Racial Equality
Zoot Suit Riots
- Post-War Riots in LA involving soldiers and Mexican youths, over zoot suits
Rationing
- Limiting the amount of goods available due to war effort
National Security State
- Government dominated by military and intelligence agencies
Military-Industrial Complex
- Eisenhower's warning about the combined power of military and industry
Cold War
- Conflict between the US and the Soviet Union
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
- 1949 defense alliance of US, Canada, and Western European nations
Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Allied Commander in Europe during WWII
NSC-68
- National Security Council memo advocating a stronger military response to the Soviet Union
Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956
- Authorized the Interstate Highway System
Korean War
- Conflict between North and South Korea (with UN involvement)
GI Bill
- 1944 law offering benefits to returning WWII veterans
Richard Nixon
- 1968 and 1972 Republican president
- Vietnamization, Watergate scandal
John F. Kennedy
- President during the Cold War, Cuban Missile Crisis, space race, Vietnam
Lyndon B. Johnson
- Civil Rights Act of 1964, Voting Rights Act of 1965
- "Great Society" programs, Medicare and Medicaid
Bay of Pigs
- Failed 1961 invasion of Cuba by Cuban exiles
Cuban Missile Crisis
- 1962 confrontation over Soviet missiles in Cuba
Suburbanization
- Population movement from cities to suburbs
Baby Boomers
- Generation born after WWII
Levittown
- Example of post-war mass-produced suburban housing
Restrictive Covenants
- Property deeds restricting sales to specific groups
Redlining
- Bank practice of refusing loans in certain areas
Red Scare
- Fear of communist influence in the US
Senator Joseph McCarthy
- 1950s senator known for anti-communist accusations
Smith Act
- 1940 act making it illegal to advocate overthrowing the government
House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)
- Congressional committee investigating communist activities
Alfred Kinsey: sexual motivation
- Studied sexual practices and behaviours, including the Kinsey Scale
Feminism
- Movement for gender equality
Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Civil Rights leader, advocating nonviolent resistance
Bayard Rustin
- Civil Rights activist, advisor to MLK, involved in the March on Washington
Double Victory
- Campaign emphasizing victory over racism and Nazism during WWII
Montgomery Bus Boycott
- 1955 boycott protesting segregation on city buses
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
- Civil rights organization founded by MLK, focusing on nonviolent resistance
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)
- Student-led civil rights organization, focused on nonviolent action
Malcolm X
- Civil rights activist, Nation of Islam leader, advocating for Black empowerment
National Organization for Women (NOW)
- Organization advocating for women's rights, including equal pay and abortion rights
Free Speech Movement
- Student protest movement advocating for student rights
Environmentalism
- Social movement dedicated to protecting the environment
Evangelicalism
- Christian movement emphasizing personal faith
Silent Majority
- Group upholding traditional values
Phyllis Schlafly
- Opponent of the Equal Rights Amendment
Barry Goldwater
- 1964 Republican presidential candidate opposing federal intervention
Ronald Reagan
- 1980 and 1984 Republican president, advocating for reduced government intervention, "Reaganomics", Strategic Defense Initiative
Watergate
- Scandal involving a break-in at Democratic headquarters and Nixon's cover-up
Credibility Gap
- Loss of public trust in government statements
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Test your knowledge on the Great Depression, its key figures like Herbert Hoover and FDR, and the policies that shaped the era. Explore the impact of the Dust Bowl and social programs like the CCC and Social Security Act. This quiz covers vital historical events and figures from the 1930s.
