USA in the 20th Century: California Gold Rush

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What caused the US economy to stabilize during World War 2?

Purchase of war material by Britain and France

Which country was the first to develop Nuclear Weapons?

Soviet Union

What event in history drew nearly 500,000 new residents to California?

The California Gold Rush

What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in 1929?

Stock market crash

Which event led to Russia withdrawing from the First World War in 1917?

The revolution in Russia

Which chemical element is mentioned in relation to the Uranium Bomb dropped on Hiroshima?

Uranium

Who were known as the Axis Powers during World War 2?

Germany, Japan, Italy

In what year did the Wright Brothers achieve the first manned and motor powered flight?

1903

Which country was not part of the Central Powers in the First World War?

British Empire

What significant role did US financing play during the First World War?

Funding Britain

Explore the impact of the California Gold Rush in the 20th century, the mass migration it triggered and how it transformed California into a new US state. Learn about the significant increase in population and the effects on the region's economy and anti-slavery actions.

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