15.1 Flashcards
what problems threatened the peace after WWI?
the failure of the US to join the league of nations; inflation in germany
how did the Dawes plan affect europe?
it reduced reparaions; coordinated germany’s payments with ability
what international treaties supported peace after WWI?
treaty of versailles
why did the international economy collapse?
american investors pulled money from germany; the US stock market crashed
what were three immediate effecs of the great depression?
increased government activity in economy, democratic governments, women’s rights
how did the great depression affect germany and france?
in germany, unemployment grew, and in france the popular front started
what program of active government intervention addressed the great depression and how did it avert a social revolution in the US?
the roosevelt administration began a new warfare system
how did science and art develop after WWI?
physics revolution created by Einstein, authors wrote many books on the war
what factors brought about the great depression?
business cycles, recession period, gross domestic product
