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What event led to U.S. entry into WWI on April 6, 1917?

The sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine, killing 128 Americans.

What was the purpose of the League of Nations proposed by President Woodrow Wilson?

To maintain peace after WWI.

What was the 18th Amendment?

A constitutional amendment that banned the making, selling, and drinking of alcohol.

What cultural movement became popular in the 1920s, rooted in African American musical traditions?

Jazz.

What is escapism?

The tendency of people to seek distraction from reality through media such as movies, music, and radio shows.

What was the Great Migration?

The movement of many African Americans from the South to the North seeking better jobs and escaping racism.

What significant economic event occurred in October 1929?

The Stock Market Crash.

What were bank failures during the Great Depression largely due to?

Banks having loaned out too much money that couldn't be paid back after the market crashed.

What was the unemployment rate during the Great Depression?

1 out of every 4 people (25%) were unemployed.

What was the cycle of Depression?

A process where businesses closed, leading to job losses, decreased consumer spending, and further business closures.

What environmental disaster worsened the economic conditions of the Great Plains during the 1930s?

The Dust Bowl.

What was the New Deal?

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's plan to address the issues of the Great Depression through job creation, assistance to the poor, and regulations for banks and businesses.

What does 'Alphabet soup' refer to regarding the New Deal?

The nickname for various New Deal programs due to their acronym letters.

What did the SSA (Social Security Act) do?

It provided financial assistance to the elderly and disabled.

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

To protect people's savings in banks in case of bank failures.

What was the goal of the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps)?

To provide jobs for young men working on environmental projects.

What was built during the Great Depression in North Carolina to create jobs and attract tourists?

The Blue Ridge Parkway.

When did the Great Depression officially end?

It ended when World War II began, creating millions of jobs.