Overview of American History Overview of American History 1920-19501920-1950

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Key Question #1Key Question #1

What are 3 major events the United States What are 3 major events the United States experienced between 1920-1950experienced between 1920-1950

Major Events in 1920-1950Major Events in 1920-1950

World War IWorld War I ( (28 June 1914 – 11 28 June 1914 – 11 November 1918)November 1918)

28 June 1914 – 11 November 191828 June 1914 – 11 November 1918

The Great DepressionThe Great Depression(1929-1940)(1929-1940)

Dust Bowl Dust Bowl (1930-1936)(1930-1936)

World War II World War II (September 1, 1939 – (September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945 )September 2, 1945 )

Cold War (1947 – 1991)Cold War (1947 – 1991)

Key Question #2Key Question #2

Who were 3 presidents between 1920-Who were 3 presidents between 1920-1950?1950?

List of PresidentsList of Presidents

Warren G. HardingWarren G. Harding (March 4, 1921- August 2, (March 4, 1921- August 2, 1923)1923)Calvin CoolidgeCalvin Coolidge (August 2, 1923 - March 4, (August 2, 1923 - March 4, 1929)1929)Herbert HooverHerbert Hoover (March 4, 1929 - March 4, 1933 (March 4, 1929 - March 4, 1933 ))Franklin D. RooseveltFranklin D. Roosevelt (March 4, 1933 - April (March 4, 1933 - April 12, 1945)12, 1945)Harry S. TrumanHarry S. Truman (April 12, 1945 - January 20, (April 12, 1945 - January 20, 1953 )1953 )

World War I The war to end all World War I The war to end all wars. 28 June 1914 – 11 November wars. 28 June 1914 – 11 November

1918 1918

Key Question #3Key Question #3

whose side was the United States on in whose side was the United States on in world war 1?world war 1?

Key Question # 4Key Question # 4

World War 1 is also known as what?World War 1 is also known as what?

World war 1 “the war to end all World war 1 “the war to end all wars”wars”

Entete Vs Central powersEntete Vs Central powersU.S. was part of EnteteU.S. was part of EnteteBy the end of the war the Soviet Union By the end of the war the Soviet Union

Emerged.Emerged.Also the league of nations was formed.Also the league of nations was formed.

Key Question #5Key Question #5

When did the Great Depression Begin?When did the Great Depression Begin?

The Great Depression 1929-1940The Great Depression 1929-1940

Began on “Black Began on “Black Thursday” 10/24/1929Thursday” 10/24/1929

12.9 million stocks 12.9 million stocks were sold in one day, were sold in one day, share prices fell 15-20 share prices fell 15-20 percent.percent.

Stock Market Crash in Stock Market Crash in 19291929

Bank FailuresBank Failures Reduction in Reduction in

purchasing Across the purchasing Across the Board Board

American Economic American Economic Policy with EuropePolicy with Europe

Drought ConditionsDrought Conditions

Dust bowl(1930-1936)Dust bowl(1930-1936)

A period of severe A period of severe dust storms that dust storms that caused agricultural caused agricultural damage.damage.

It was caused by It was caused by severe draught. severe draught.

Key Question # 6Key Question # 6

What side did the United States fight in What side did the United States fight in during WWII?during WWII?

World War IIWorld War II (September 1, 1939 – (September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945) September 2, 1945)

The most wide spread war in history.The most wide spread war in history. Allies vs AxisAllies vs Axis U.S. was part of the AlliesU.S. was part of the Allies Nazi scareNazi scare Over 70 million people were killed, many of Over 70 million people were killed, many of

whom were actually civilians.whom were actually civilians. Lead to the Cold WarLead to the Cold War Also formed the UN (united nations) which Also formed the UN (united nations) which

officially came into existence on October 24, officially came into existence on October 24, 1945 1945

Key Question #7Key Question #7

What is the other attack on American What is the other attack on American ground besides The World Trade Centers ground besides The World Trade Centers in New York?in New York?

Attack on Pearl HarborAttack on Pearl Harbor((December 7, 1941 )December 7, 1941 )

A surprise military strike conducted by the A surprise military strike conducted by the JapaneseJapanese

The only other attack on actual American land. The only other attack on actual American land. (besides world trade centers in New York)(besides world trade centers in New York)

The Atomic Bomb.The Atomic Bomb.

Key question #8Key question #8

How many times were atomic bombs used How many times were atomic bombs used in warfare (non testing)?in warfare (non testing)?

Aftermath of 2 atomic bombingsAftermath of 2 atomic bombings The bombs killed as many as 140,000 people in The bombs killed as many as 140,000 people in

Hiroshima and 80,000 in NagasakiHiroshima and 80,000 in Nagasaki Eventually led to the surrender of Japan Eventually led to the surrender of Japan

anyways.anyways. They were executive orders under former They were executive orders under former

president Harry S. Truman.president Harry S. Truman. The bombs proved the potential for The bombs proved the potential for

“Effectiveness” and also proved that the United “Effectiveness” and also proved that the United States had and wasn’t afraid to use them. States had and wasn’t afraid to use them.

Actually the 2 bombings were the only bombings Actually the 2 bombings were the only bombings used in warfare.( non testing)used in warfare.( non testing)

Key Question # 8Key Question # 8

Why is the Cold War called the cold war?Why is the Cold War called the cold war?

Cold War (1947 – 1991)Cold War (1947 – 1991)

United States vs. The Soviet UnionUnited States vs. The Soviet Union Also known as a passive War against communism.Also known as a passive War against communism. Hence the “cold” bit.Hence the “cold” bit. Passive means it wasn’t necessarily an “deploy troops” Passive means it wasn’t necessarily an “deploy troops”

type thing but was more of a paranoia/economic war.type thing but was more of a paranoia/economic war. The paranoia was pretty much caused by the imminent The paranoia was pretty much caused by the imminent

Armageddon/apocalypse/end of the world.Armageddon/apocalypse/end of the world. During world war II nuclear weapons were formed which During world war II nuclear weapons were formed which

were capable of annihilating the entire planet.were capable of annihilating the entire planet.

Jazz AgeJazz Age

The 1920s is commonly referred The 1920s is commonly referred to as the Jazz ageto as the Jazz age

The Jazz AgeThe Jazz Age

Occurred during the Occurred during the 1920s around 1918-1920s around 1918-1929s1929s

It is post World War I It is post World War I and pre Great and pre Great DepressionDepression

Its end was the great Its end was the great depressiondepression

The Great Gatsby by The Great Gatsby by F. Scott F. Scott FitzgeraldFitzgerald

Is considered a Is considered a accurate accurate representation of the representation of the Jazz AgeJazz Age

Louis ArmStrong- Wonderful WorldLouis ArmStrong- Wonderful World I see trees of green........ red roses tooI see trees of green........ red roses too

I see em bloom..... for me and for youI see em bloom..... for me and for youAnd I think to myself.... what a wonderful world.And I think to myself.... what a wonderful world.

I see skies of blue..... clouds of whiteI see skies of blue..... clouds of whiteBright blessed days....dark sacred nightsBright blessed days....dark sacred nightsAnd I think to myself .....what a wonderful world.And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world.

The colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the skyThe colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the skyAre also on the faces.....of people ..going byAre also on the faces.....of people ..going byI see friends shaking hands.....sayin.. how do you I see friends shaking hands.....sayin.. how do you dodoTheyre really sayin......i love you.Theyre really sayin......i love you.

I hear babies cry...... I watch them growI hear babies cry...... I watch them growTheyll learn much more.....than Ill never knowTheyll learn much more.....than Ill never knowAnd I think to myself .....what a wonderful worldAnd I think to myself .....what a wonderful world

The colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the skyThe colors of a rainbow.....so pretty ..in the skyAre there on the faces.....of people ..going byAre there on the faces.....of people ..going byI see friends shaking hands.....sayin.. how do you I see friends shaking hands.....sayin.. how do you dodoTheyre really sayin...*spoken*(I ....love....you).Theyre really sayin...*spoken*(I ....love....you).

I hear babies cry...... I watch them growI hear babies cry...... I watch them grow*spoken*(you know their gonna learn*spoken*(you know their gonna learnA whole lot more than Ill never know)A whole lot more than Ill never know)And I think to myself .....what a wonderful worldAnd I think to myself .....what a wonderful worldYes I think to myself .......what a wonderful world. Yes I think to myself .......what a wonderful world.

Key question # 9Key question # 9

What was McCarthyism?What was McCarthyism?

McCarthyismMcCarthyism

McCarthyism was the irrational fear of McCarthyism was the irrational fear of communism which many capitalist communism which many capitalist countries in the world experienced. countries in the world experienced.

The term is coined after U.S. Senator The term is coined after U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy from Wisconsin Joseph McCarthy from Wisconsin

It is particularly associated with the united It is particularly associated with the united states during the “Red Scare” erastates during the “Red Scare” era

Key Question # 10Key Question # 10

What was propaganda and what was it What was propaganda and what was it used for?used for?

PropagandaPropaganda

Propaganda was a tool used by the Propaganda was a tool used by the government to scare its citizens into government to scare its citizens into fearing Communism. fearing Communism.

It was also used during WWII to support It was also used during WWII to support anti-Nazism.anti-Nazism.

Propaganda postersPropaganda posters

More propaganda…More propaganda…

Propaganda was Propaganda was used to gather used to gather support for the army. support for the army.

Forest fires is a reference to the spread of Forest fires is a reference to the spread of Nazism. Nazism.

Political figures in above picture appear to be Political figures in above picture appear to be Hitler and Hirohito Hitler and Hirohito

Public enemy era(1931-1935)Public enemy era(1931-1935)

Around the 1930s various individuals were Around the 1930s various individuals were considered extremely dangerous to society. considered extremely dangerous to society.

John Dillinger “Jack Rabbit”John Dillinger “Jack Rabbit”

Born June 22Born June 22ndnd 1903- “july 1903- “july 2222ndnd 1934 1934

Supposedly gunned down Supposedly gunned down however there was some however there was some minor dispute about that.minor dispute about that.

Escaped Crownpoint Escaped Crownpoint maximum security jail.maximum security jail.

The us department of The us department of justice offered $20,000 justice offered $20,000 reward for his capture and reward for his capture and 5,000 for information.5,000 for information.

Corpse of DillingerCorpse of Dillinger

Taken from freeinfosociety.comTaken from freeinfosociety.com It is a picture of the supposed corpse of Dillinger.It is a picture of the supposed corpse of Dillinger.

Al Capone “Scarface” (Jan 17Al Capone “Scarface” (Jan 17thth 1899- June 251899- June 25thth 1947) 1947)

Bootlegged during the Bootlegged during the prohibition era of prohibition era of 1920s and 1930s1920s and 1930s

Was actually once a Was actually once a shoe shinershoe shiner

Famous movie adaptationFamous movie adaptation

““Baby face” Nelson (December 6Baby face” Nelson (December 6th th

1908-November 27th, 1934)1908-November 27th, 1934)

Famous bank robber.Famous bank robber.

Bonnie and ClydeBonnie and Clyde

Outlaw criminals, who Outlaw criminals, who were believed to have were believed to have killed at least 9 police killed at least 9 police officersofficers

On May 23On May 23rdrd 1934 1934 they were ambushed they were ambushed and killed by 4 Texas and killed by 4 Texas police officers and 2 police officers and 2 Louisiana officers.Louisiana officers.

Other events of interestOther events of interest

Hindenburg disaster (May 6Hindenburg disaster (May 6thth 1937) 1937)

The Space RaceThe Space Race

During the cold war the United States and Russia had an During the cold war the United States and Russia had an informal “race to space” if you will.informal “race to space” if you will.

(shown on right the Soviet Unions “Sputnick” satellite (shown on right the Soviet Unions “Sputnick” satellite also the first satellite to orbit the Earth, Shown on left also the first satellite to orbit the Earth, Shown on left American “Explorer” launched just 4 months after the American “Explorer” launched just 4 months after the Soviets Sputnick)Soviets Sputnick)

PeoplePeople in Entertainment in Entertainment President Herbert C. HooverPresident Herbert C. Hoover

- Hooverville was named after President- Hooverville was named after President John Maynard KeynesJohn Maynard Keynes

- British economist, who had theories that brought the - British economist, who had theories that brought the United States out of the depression.United States out of the depression.

Oscar MicheauxOscar Micheaux- An outstanding black director, who proved that a black - An outstanding black director, who proved that a black star system could exist.star system could exist.

Jack Simmons Jr.Jack Simmons Jr.- Found oil packets on his land, and figured out what oil - Found oil packets on his land, and figured out what oil rights were worth and made a fortune.rights were worth and made a fortune.

Madame C. J. WalkerMadame C. J. Walker-First American woman, black or white, to earn a million -First American woman, black or white, to earn a million dollars.dollars.

Total Key questions( in order of Total Key questions( in order of appearance) appearance)

What are 3 major events the United States experienced between What are 3 major events the United States experienced between 1920-19501920-1950

Who were 3 presidents between 1920-1950?Who were 3 presidents between 1920-1950? whose side was the United States on in world war 1?whose side was the United States on in world war 1? World War 1 is also known as what?World War 1 is also known as what? When did the Great Depression Begin?When did the Great Depression Begin? What side did the United States fight in during WWII?What side did the United States fight in during WWII? What is the other attack on American ground besides The World What is the other attack on American ground besides The World

Trade Centers in New York?Trade Centers in New York? How many times were atomic bombs used in warfare (non testing)?How many times were atomic bombs used in warfare (non testing)? What was McCarthyism?What was McCarthyism? What was propaganda and what was it used for?What was propaganda and what was it used for?

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