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The Great Depression
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Stock Market Crash
The stock market crashed, marking the beginning of the Great Depression. Billions of dollars were lost as stock prices went down quickly. -
The Dust Bowl
Caused bank closures, business losses and increase in unemployment rates. -
Fall of France
Nazi Germany successfully invaded and conquered France. -
The Food Riots
A literal food riot, a result of the great depression. -
President Roosevelt Elected
Implemented things like the "New Deal" to help with the great depression. -
The First Hundred Days of the New Deal
Implemented 77 laws to help with the great depression. -
Bank Holiday
Suspended banks for 4 days. -
Public Works Project
Designed to reduce unemployment. -
Social Security Act
Established a system of old-age pensions, unemployment insurance, and welfare benefits to provide a safety net for Americans in need. -
Works Progress Administration
Reformed financial system. -
Rural Electrification
Allowed the government to make low cost loans to farmers. -
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World War II
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German Invasion of Poland.
Led by Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland, marking the beginning of World War II in Europe. -
Occupation of France
Much of Europe was occupied by Nazis, including France. -
The Blitz
Bombing campaing by the Nazi's. -
Women in the Workforce
Many women took on jobs traditionally held by men in industries such as manufacturing, shipbuilding, and aviation. -
Japanese Occupation of Southeast Asia
After Pearly Harbor, Japan rapidly expanded past East Asia. -
The Siege of Leningrad
After invading the Soviet Union in June 1941, German and Finnish forces surrounded the city of Leningrad. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japanese forces launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. -
War Production
The U.S. government implemented rationing programs for various consumer goods such as food, gasoline, tires, and clothing. -
Japanese Internment in the U.S.
Japanese were removed from U.S. territories. -
Internment of Japanese Americans
President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, which authorized the forced relocation and internment of Japanese Americans living on the West Coast. -
Bombing of Darwin, Australia
Japan bombed Australia.