Lecture Notes on the Great Depression and World War II

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the Great Depression, the New Deal, and events of World War II as discussed in the lecture.

Herbert Hoover

U.S. President from 1929 to 1933, known for his belief in limited government intervention and 'rugged individualism' during the Great Depression.

Rugged Individualism

The idea that individuals should be self-reliant and not depend on government aid.

The Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic downturn that lasted from 1929 until the late 1930s.

The Crash of 1929

The stock market crash that marked the beginning of the Great Depression.

Bull Market

A period of rising stock prices.

Stock Market Crash Causes

Overproduction, banking failures, unequal wealth distribution, and decline in international trade.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

U.S. President from 1933 to 1945 known for his New Deal policies to combat the Great Depression.

The New Deal

A series of programs and reforms introduced by FDR to provide relief, recovery, and reform during the Great Depression.

Fireside Chats

Radio broadcasts by FDR to communicate directly with the American people.

SEC

Securities and Exchange Commission; regulates the stock market to prevent fraud.

FDIC

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; insures bank deposits to restore trust.

CCC

Civilian Conservation Corps; provided jobs in environmental conservation.

WPA

Works Progress Administration; created jobs building infrastructure and public projects.

Social Security Act

Established pensions for the elderly and unemployment insurance.

Huey Long

Critic of FDR who proposed the 'Share Our Wealth' program to redistribute wealth.

Supreme Court 'Packing' Plan

FDR's failed proposal to add more justices to the Supreme Court to gain favorable rulings for New Deal policies.

Lend-Lease Act

Allowed the U.S. to provide war supplies to Allies without entering the war directly.

Pearl Harbor Attack

The December 7, 1941, attack by Japan on the U.S. naval base in Hawaii, prompting U.S. entry into World War II.

D-Day

The Allied invasion of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944, marked as a turning point in World War II.

Atomic Bomb

Weapons developed under the Manhattan Project and used by Truman to force Japan's surrender in WWII.