Ch 15 Flashcards
Franz Karfia, James Joyce, and F. Scott Fitzerferald were all about what?
All were writers and thinkers which wrote works which reflected society’s concerns for the future.
What is the relationship between Einstein and Isaac Newton?
Both men uncovered rules about how the world around them worked which questioned solitary, popular belief.
Fascism vs. Democracy after WW1?
Rise of fascism- The Countries that turned Fascist were disgruntled with the Treaty of Versailles (Germany, Italy)
Democracy was kept in countries not “hurt” by Treaty of Versailles.
What was the Great Depression?
Long business slump in which inflation and unemployment increased whilst economy and production decreased.
What was Roosevelt’s New Deal? Included…
A program of gov. reform.
- Large public works provided jobs
- New gov agencies which gave financial help to businesses and farms
- Large amounts of money were used on welfare and relief programs.
Who was dubbed Il Duce in Italy?
A future dictator, Mussolini
What were the Nazis?
German brand or version fascism.
Who were the Axis Powers?
The alliance between Germany, Italy, and Japan.
US Isolationists believed…
…that political ties with other countries should be avoided.
