Social and cultural change during the New Deal Flashcards
1
Q
How many Japanese Americans were sent to internment camps?
A
100,000
2
Q
When did internees start getting sent home?
A
1944
3
Q
How much was estimated to have been lost in Japanese communities whilst they were away?
A
£400 million
4
Q
What was the name of the famous photograph taken during the depression
A
Migrant mother
5
Q
How many authors were employed for the Federal Writers Project?
A
6600
6
Q
Why were some musicians opposed to the Federal Music Project?
A
It was argued that they only supported traditional music
7
Q
Why was radio important during the New Deal?
A
It was important for keeping up with the news
8
Q
What did the government use radio for?
A
Propaganda - they promoted US values and equality of opportunity
