ERA 4: THE WORLD STAGE, BOOM, & BUST (1920-1945)

These flashcards cover major themes, events, and concepts from the historical period known as The World Stage, Boom, & Bust (1920-1945), focusing on the cultural, social, political, and economic changes during this era.

What was the main theme of the Roaring 20s?

Rise in Industry/Standard of living and Consumerism.

What amendment prohibited the sale of alcohol from 1920 to 1933?

The Eighteenth Amendment.

What were speakeasies during the Prohibition era?

Secret bars that required a password to enter.

Who was the famous Mafia leader known for bootlegging during Prohibition?

Al Capone.

What was the Nineteenth Amendment?

The amendment that granted women the right to vote.

What social movement began in the 1840s advocating for women's rights?

The Women's Suffrage Movement.

What did flappers symbolize in the 1920s?

The emergence of women's autonomy and challenging traditional values.

What economic system is communism based on?

A single party government ruled by a dictatorship.

What was the Red Scare?

A period of fear and hysteria regarding communism in the United States.

What were the Palmer Raids?

Raids led by Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer targeting perceived radicals.

What infamous trial involved two Italian immigrants accused of robbery and murder?

The Sacco and Vanzetti Trial.

What group experienced a significant migration to cities during the 1920s?

African Americans, known as the Great Migration.

What was the cause of the Dust Bowl?

Poor farming practices, drought, and unsuitable land for agriculture.

What was the McNary-Haugen Bill?

A proposed legislation to provide price supports for struggling farmers.

What led to the Stock Market Crash of 1929?

Speculation, buying on margin, and unregulated investments.

What was significant about October 29th, 1929?

The day known as Black Tuesday when the stock market crashed.

What economic policy did Hoover advocate during the Great Depression?

Laissez-Faire economic policies.

What is the purpose of FDR's New Deal?

To provide relief, recovery, and reform during the Great Depression.

What event caused the United States to enter World War II?

The bombing of Pearl Harbor.

What is totalitarianism?

A political system where the state controls all aspects of life.

What did the 21st Amendment accomplish?

It repealed Prohibition and allowed for the legal sale of alcohol.

What is the significance of the Nuremberg Trials?

They held Nazi leaders accountable for war crimes and atrocities.

What Executive Order allowed for the internment of Japanese Americans?

Executive Order 9066.

What was the outcome of Korematsu v. US?

The Supreme Court upheld the internment during wartime.

What does the term genocide refer to?

The attempt to kill an entire ethnic or religious group.

Who were the primary victims of the Holocaust?

Jews, along with other marginalized groups.

What was the final solution?

Hitler's plan for the systematic extermination of Jews.

What was the function of ghettos during the Holocaust?

To isolate and control Jewish populations before deportation.

What type of camps were Auschwitz and Treblinka?

Death camps used in the Holocaust.

What belief system did fascism represent?

A far-right, authoritarian political system emphasizing nationalism.

What role did the Japanese Empire aim to achieve in Asia?

Expand into other countries for resources and 'living space'.

What did the Non-Aggression Pact involve?

An agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union not to attack each other.

What was the outcome for France in 1940?

France fell to Germany within a month of invasion.

What was the significance of D-Day?

The Allied invasion of Normandy to reclaim European territory.

What was the Battle of Stalingrad?

A major battle that marked a turning point in favor of the Allies.

What was the primary strategy in the Pacific Theatre for the US?

Island hopping to reclaim territory from Japanese forces.

What was the effect of the atomic bomb being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

It led to Japan's surrender and ended World War II.

What were the long-term impacts of the Great Depression?

Mass homelessness, job loss, and economic policy changes.

What was a major cultural shift in the 1920s America?

The rise of mass culture, including jazz and the Harlem Renaissance.