unit 6 Q&A

rooted in militarism, extreme nationalism, blind loyalty to the state

Which of the following apply to fascism? Select all that apply.

Germans bitterly resented the Treaty of Versailles and the heavy war costs.

Which of the following best describes attitudes in Germany after World War I?

A "cash-and carry plan" was instituted for the Allies and Congress passed the Lend-Lease Act.

Before the United States joined the war, how did the U.S show support for the Allies? Select all that apply.

Affordable cars made the suburbs more desirable.

During the 1920s, why did suburbs begin to emerge?

Both believed businesses should be responsible for American prosperity.

How did President Hoover's approach toward the economy compare with Calvin Coolidge's approach?

Investors began to worry the boom would end and began selling stocks.

How did the Great Depression begin?

Americans developed a wartime society.

How did the attack on Pearl Harbor change the lives of many Americans?

Women obtained the right to vote, More women began working outside of the home, and More women had access to ready-made clothes.

How did women's lives change in the 1920s from their pre-World War I lives? Select all that apply.

The efforts of the African American Tuskegee Airmen during the war built determination to win civil rights after the war.

In what way did the efforts of the Tuskegee Airmen contribute to the hopes for improved civil rights in the United States?

Both fought to expand their territory beyond their borders.

In which of the following ways was Japan's government most like Italy's during the 1930s?

collecting heavier taxes from the rich

Senator Huey Long adopted the motto "Share Our Wealth" during the Great Depression. To what does this refer?

laissez-faire

The attitude adopted by Calvin Coolidge that government should play a small role in business affairs is known as what?

the rise of jazz music, daring fashions for women, African American literature

What are examples of cultural trends during the 1920s? Select all that apply.

Americans cared too much about money and fun.

What belief regarding Americans did many writers of the era hold?

As Americans became more economically prosperous and independent, they did not want to continually police the world.

What is a statement that best supports American interest in isolationism?

The cars were affordable for the middle class.

What made the Model T car by Henry Ford so appealing for the average American?

sending battlefield communication in the Navajo language

What non-weapon tactic did the Allies use effectively against the Nazis?

He developed many public works programs that were sponsored by the government.

What policies reflect the way President Hoover's initial response to the Great Depression was abandoned and how he tried a new approach?

It did not end the Great Depression.

What was one of the major failures of the New Deal program?

to end alcohol abuse and improve Americans' lives

What was the goal of the 18th Amendment?

He promised to help the jobless, poor farmers, and the elderly.

What was the main promise Roosevelt made in the 1932 election that helped him win?

It helped factories shift from making consumer goods to making guns, ships, aircrafts, and other war materials.

What was the purpose of the War Production Board during World War II?

The United States chose to remain neutral.

What was the response of the United States at the outbreak of World War II in Europe?

jobless relief, economic recovery, and reforms to prevent another depression

What were the three main goals of the New Deal legislation proposed by President Roosevelt?

The United States had refused to sell oil and scrap metal to Japan.

Which of the following actions by the United States influenced Japan to complete plans for a secret attack on Pearl Harbor?

relief for the jobless, recovery for the economy, and reform to prevent another depression

Which of the following best describes the legislation of the New Deal?

He believed in limited government intervention.

Which of the following best summarizes Hoover's initial response to the Great Depression?

an increase in the production of consumer goods by factories, an increase in the number of stocks bought and sold by the public

Which of the following contributed to the economic growth under president Calvin Coolidge? Select all that apply.

the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti

Which of the following is an example of the fear of anarchy in the United States in the 1920s?

Millions became jobless, and many lost their homes.

Which of the following is an example of what people experienced during the Great Depression?

People turned to movies and radio shows as a form of escape.

Which of the following is the best example of how the Great Depression affected popular entertainment?

The increased power and size of government went against laissez faire government.

Which of the following statements best reflects a criticism of the New Deal?

the fear of a second wave of communist immigrants

Which of the following was a key factor in the passage of the Emergency Quota Act in 1921?

Congress passed the first in a series of Neutrality Acts.

Which one of the following is the best example of the isolationism Americans adopted after World War I?

Germany and Italy

Which two countries changed to fascism in order to create new empires after World War I?

They were led to believe he wouldn't try to take any more territory in Europe.

Why did Britain and France adopt a policy of appeasement when meeting with Hitler at the Munich Conference?

Rising wages and labor-saving appliances gave people more money and leisure time.

Why did mass culture in the form of entertainment emerge in the 1920s?

It came after many Japanese advances and proved the United States could win in the Pacific.

Why is the Battle of Midway considered a turning point in World War II?

He felt both the New Deal and his ability to lead the nation were threatened.

Why was Roosevelt upset when the Supreme Court started ruling parts of the New Deal unconstitutional?

Many Japanese people grew impatient with the democratic government and wanted a change.

Why was military leadership allowed to take control of Japan after World War I?

a dance marathon

what is an example of a fad from the 1920s?

the popularity of Charlie Chaplin

what is the best example of the spread of mass culture?

Harding's cabinet used their appointment as a way to get rich any way they could.

what's a statement best explains the scandals associated with the Harding administration?