WW2 Flashcards

1
Q

what city was chosen to host the Texas Centennial and why

A

Dallas was chosen because its business community offered to pay for the $8 million

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Q

wow did hoover deal with the depression

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hoover wanted the businesses to solve the economic problems themselves

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2
Q

wow did roosevelt deal with the depression

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he took a more hands-on approach by creating various programs

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3
Q

what is the program from the new deal that exists today

A

social security act, it helps the elderly who are unable to work

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4
Q

why did the us not use natural rubber during the war

A

japan cut us off access from natural rubber

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5
Q

why was dust bowl caused

A

over farming, droughts, high record temperatures, lack of water, and high winds

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Q

how were the banks affected by the stock market crash

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people who invested in stocks were asking for money but the banks didnt have anything to give, causing them to close

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7
Q

nickname of randolph field; location of city

A

west point of the air, san antonio

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