US History: Great Depression and WWII

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What was one of the main causes of the Great Depression?

International trade increased significantly.

People started selling all their shares all at once. (correct)

The government lowered taxes on businesses.

Businesses began to rapidly expand.

What was the primary purpose of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)?

To regulate the stock market

To fund infrastructure projects

To insure American bank deposits up to $250,000 (correct)

To provide loans to farmers

Which aspect is NOT one of the three R’s of the FDR New Deal?

Reconstruction (correct)

Recovery

Reform

Relief

What was one impact of the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)?

Improved infrastructure and job creation Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant contribution of women during the war effort?

They took on jobs in industries previously held by men. Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II?

The attack on Pearl Harbor Signup and view all the answers

How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the rise of WWII?

It excessively punished Germany, fostering extreme nationalism. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Korematsu vs United States court case?

The Japanese Exclusion Act was ruled constitutional Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the objectives of the United Nations after WWII?

To promote peace and prevent future wars. Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the health issues during the Dust Bowl?

Inhalation of excessive dust. Signup and view all the answers

What was appeasement as it relates to the events prior to World War II?

A policy of yielding to aggression to avoid conflict Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did the United States use to approach Japan during World War II?

Island Hopping to retake strategic islands Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the World Bank after WWII?

To provide loans for economic recovery. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding FDR's court packing controversy?

It was aimed at expanding the size of the Supreme Court. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Social Security Act establish?

A federal insurance program and employment insurance Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Holocaust?

Over six million Jews were murdered Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Stock Market Crash of 1929

Businesses slowed, leading to widespread share selling.
The market crashed, a contributing factor to the Great Depression.

Causes of the Great Depression

Credit Buying: Customers paid for goods monthly instead of upfront, making full payment difficult for businesses.

FDR's New Deal Programs

Relief: Programs for the unemployed, providing government jobs.
Recovery: Efforts to revive American businesses and the economy.
Reform: Initiatives to improve the banking system and stock market.

FDR Court Packing Controversy

FDR attempted to add justices to the Supreme Court to gain support for the New Deal.

WWII Contributions by Different Groups

Women: Took on male-dominated jobs and produced war materials.
African Americans: Enlisted in the army after segregation ended.
Native Americans: Provided coded messages for the US military.

Causes of WWII and Peace Efforts

Treaty of Versailles: Harsh terms aimed at Germany caused resentment and nationalism.
Ineffective League of Nations: Failed to prevent conflict.
United Nations: A new international organization to maintain peace post-WWII.
World Bank: Provided loans for post-war recovery and economic development.

Dust Bowl

Extreme drought and poor farming practices created massive dust storms.
Health impacts: Pneumonia from dust inhalation.
Economic consequences: Crop failures and farmer migration.

Important US Government Agencies

FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation): Insured bank deposits up to $250,000.
Social Security Act: Established social insurance and employment programs.
SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission): Required businesses to share important financial information.
TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority): Created jobs, improved infrastructure, and boosted the economy.

Japanese American Internment

Executive Order 9066 forced Japanese Americans into internment camps.
Korematsu v. United States: Supreme Court case upholding the internment.

WWII-Era Racial Tensions

Zoot Suit Riots: Racial conflict over fabric rationing.

Dictators and Appeasement

Adolf Hitler: Nazi dictator of Germany who blamed Jews.
Appeasement: Policy of giving in to demands to avoid conflict. (Example: Czechoslovakia ceded to Germany).

US Entry and Strategies in WWII

Pearl Harbor: Japan's surprise attack, prompting US entry into the war.
Island Hopping: US strategy to gain control of smaller islands, advancing towards Japan.
D-Day: Allied invasion of France.
Atomic Bomb: Used as a last resort to end the war, resulting in Japan's surrender.

The Holocaust

Nazi Germany's systematic murder of approximately six million Jews.
Jews were sent to concentration camps for forced labor and extermination.

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Explore key events and policies of the Great Depression and World War II in this comprehensive quiz. Delve into FDR's New Deal programs, the stock market crash, and the contributions of various groups during the war. Test your knowledge of how these historical events shaped modern America.