APUSH Period 7 wars and the Depression flashcards
APUSH Period 7 focus on major wars and the Great Depression, highlighting key events, dates, and figures crucial for exam success.
Quiz(18 questions)
1. Which event directly led to the U.S. entering WWI?
Termes dans ce set(25)
What was the main cause of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered alliances and tensions leading to war.
Date of the United States' entry into World War I?
The U.S. entered WWI on April 6, 1917.
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
The 1919 treaty that ended WWI, imposing heavy reparations on Germany.
True or false: The U.S. was neutral at the start of WWI.
True, because the U.S. maintained neutrality until 1917.
Difference between the League of Nations and the United Nations.
The League aimed to prevent wars; the UN focuses on global cooperation and security.
What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
The stock market crash on October 29, 1929, known as Black Tuesday.
What was the New Deal?
A series of programs by FDR aimed at recovery from the Great Depression.
Fill in the blank: The SEC was established to regulate _____ markets.
The SEC was established to regulate securities markets, ensuring transparency and fairness.
Who were the primary Axis Powers in WWII?
Germany, Italy, and Japan were the primary Axis Powers during WWII.
What was the significance of the Battle of Midway?
A decisive naval battle in June 1942 that shifted the balance of power in the Pacific.
True or false: The Great Depression only affected the United States.
False, because it had global repercussions, impacting economies worldwide.
What was the Dust Bowl?
A severe drought in the 1930s that devastated agriculture in the Great Plains.
What did the Wagner Act do?
It guaranteed workers' rights to unionize and collectively bargain.
Name one consequence of WWII on the U.S. economy.
WWII stimulated economic growth and ended the Great Depression by increasing production.
What was the Manhattan Project?
The secret U.S. project to develop atomic bombs during WWII.
Comparison: Fascism vs. Communism.
Fascism is authoritarian nationalism; Communism seeks a classless society through collective ownership.
When did WWII officially begin?
WWII officially began on September 1, 1939, with Germany's invasion of Poland.
What was D-Day?
The Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, crucial for liberation of Europe.
Who was the president during the Great Depression?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president from 1933, implementing the New Deal.
True or false: The U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
True, because the U.S. aimed to expedite Japan's surrender in August 1945.
What was the significance of the GI Bill?
Provided veterans with benefits like education funding, contributing to the post-war economy.
Fill in the blank: The FDIC was created to insure _____ deposits.
The FDIC was created to insure bank deposits, restoring trust in the banking system.
What did the Neutrality Acts aim to do?
They aimed to prevent U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts before WWII.
Who was Eleanor Roosevelt?
An influential First Lady known for her role in promoting civil rights and humanitarian efforts.
When did the U.S. formally enter WWII?
The U.S. formally entered WWII on December 8, 1941, following the Pearl Harbor attack.
Questions dans ce set(18)
1. Which event directly led to the U.S. entering WWI?
2. What was one major outcome of the Treaty of Versailles?
3. Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?
4. What did the New Deal primarily aim to address?
5. Which battle is considered a turning point in the Pacific Theater of WWII?
6. Which program aimed to stabilize the banking system during the Depression?
7. Which event is widely regarded as the start of WWII?
8. What was the primary aim of the Manhattan Project?
9. True or false: The Dust Bowl was caused by severe flooding.
10. What was a significant consequence of WWII for women in the U.S.?
11. Fill in the blank: The _____ Act of 1935 guaranteed the right to unionize.
12. Which was a primary goal of the League of Nations?
13. Comparison: Social Security vs. Unemployment Insurance.
14. What was the main purpose of the Neutrality Acts?
15. Which event led to the U.S. adopting a policy of containment?
16. True or false: The U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on Japan without warning.
17. Who was the president during WWII?
18. What was a significant impact of the Great Depression on American society?
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