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Dust Bowl (1930s)

Severe drought and poor farming practices that damaged crops in the Great Plains. Farmers losing their land and moving west, worsening the struggles of the Great Depression.

Huey Long (1933)

Many Americans were frustrated that the New Deal did not do enough to help the poor during the Great Depression. He gained popularity through his Share Our Wealth program, which pushed for greater economic equality.

Wagner Act (1935)

Workers faced low wages, poor conditions, and employers often prevented union organization. The law protected workers’ rights to form unions and bargain collectively, strengthening labor movements.

Lend-Lease Act (1941)

Allied countries needed supplies to fight the Axis powers before the U.S. entered WWII. The U.S. providing resources and weapons to the Allies, increasing American involvement in the war.

Pearl Harbor Attack (1941)

Japan wanted to weaken the U.S. military presence in the Pacific. The attack caused the United States to enter World War II.

United Nations (1945)

World War II showed the need for an international organization to prevent future conflicts. The United Nations was created to promote peace and cooperation between countries.

Taft-Hartley Act (1947)

Some Americans believed labor unions had gained too much power after WWII. The law restricting union activities and limited labor’s influence.

Truman Doctrine (1947)

The Soviet Union was expanding its influence, and the U.S. fearing the spread of communism. The U.S. adopting containment and they began supporting countries threatened by communism.

Marshall Plan (1948)

Europe was economically devastated after WWII, creating conditions where communism could spread. The U.S. gave financial aid to rebuild Europe that strengthened democratic governments.

Berlin Airlift (1948)

The Soviet Union blocked land access to West Berlin to pressure Western powers. The U.S. and Allies supplied West Berlin by air, showing resistance against Soviet expansion.

NSC-68 (1950)

Fear of communist expansion increased after the Soviet Union gained nuclear weapons and China became communist. The U.S. called for a major military buildup to strengthen containment.