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What was one of the main causes of the Great Depression?
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)?
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?
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)?
What was one impact of the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)?
What was a significant contribution of women during the war effort?
What was a significant contribution of women during the war effort?
Which event led to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II?
Which event led to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II?
How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the rise of WWII?
How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the rise of WWII?
What was the outcome of the Korematsu vs United States court case?
What was the outcome of the Korematsu vs United States court case?
What was one of the objectives of the United Nations after WWII?
What was one of the objectives of the United Nations after WWII?
What contributed to the health issues during the Dust Bowl?
What contributed to the health issues during the Dust Bowl?
What was appeasement as it relates to the events prior to World War II?
What was appeasement as it relates to the events prior to World War II?
What strategy did the United States use to approach Japan during World War II?
What strategy did the United States use to approach Japan during World War II?
What was the purpose of the World Bank after WWII?
What was the purpose of the World Bank after WWII?
Which statement is true regarding FDR's court packing controversy?
Which statement is true regarding FDR's court packing controversy?
What did the Social Security Act establish?
What did the Social Security Act establish?
What was a consequence of the Holocaust?
What was a consequence of the Holocaust?
Flashcards
Dust Bowl Migration
Dust Bowl Migration
Farmers left areas affected by the Dust Bowl, causing economic decline in abandoned farmlands.
FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
The FDIC protects up to $250,000 of an individual's bank deposits.
Social Security Act
Social Security Act
This Act created social insurance programs, including unemployment benefits.
SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)
SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)
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TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)
TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)
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Appeasement
Appeasement
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Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor
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Holocaust
Holocaust
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1929 Stock Market Crash
1929 Stock Market Crash
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Buying on Credit
Buying on Credit
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Fireside Chats
Fireside Chats
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FDR's New Deal
FDR's New Deal
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FDR Court-Packing Controversy
FDR Court-Packing Controversy
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Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles
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Dust Bowl
Dust Bowl
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Dust Bowl's Impact on Health
Dust Bowl's Impact on Health
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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.
