Read pages 13-26 in U.S. Isolationism - Part II and answer the following questions. They are due by the beginning of class on Monday, March 1.
This is a Google Doc that has been shared with you in a folder titled, WWII. (They are .pdf files, so you can print them at home if you want but it isn't necessary.)
Answer the following questions and post them on your blog. Title: "Isolationism" and FDR (1935 - 1941) Labels: Isolationism, FDR, Germany, Japan, Hitler, Great_Depression, Open_Door_Policy
1. What were the goals of the isolationists? Why is "isolationism" a misleading term?
The goals of isolationism were to spread democracy and american values not by means of war and violence but by means of example. It is wanting to preserve peace in the world without the means of war. The word isolationism is misleading because it usually refers to seperating a country from the rest of the world, however this term reffered to isolating a country from conflict.
2. What did some isolationists feel that there was no need for Americans to feel threatened by developments in Europe and Asia?
Because the vast oceans protected america from these powers and allies were made in the western hemisphere.
3. What were the purposes of the Nye Committee hearings?
To investigate the munitions and banking industries.
4. List two impressions that the Nye Committee hearings created.
1. that american soldiers died in ww1 because corps looking to make a profit convinced president wilson to go to war.
2. increased isolationist mood in u.s
5. What were the purposes of the Neutrality Acts?
The purposes of the neutrality acts were to force the nation to be completely neutral like banning shipping and carry of weapons to warring nations.
6. List two reasons that some Americans considered Roosevelt's leadership radical and dangerous.
1. because he wanted to run for a third term which proved him overcontrolling.
2. attempting to ease americans into ww2
7. What was "Cash and Carry"?
a program that roosevelt supported so that america was payed by the allies to supply weapons to avoid debt and the allies would have to sail to america to get them so that sea danger was avoided.
8. Why did President Roosevelt freeze Japanese assets in the United States?
japanese agression on china
9. What was the purpose of the America First Committee?
supporting isolationist ideals and keeping the interests of domestic america before foreign interests.
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
World Events Set Stage for
Answer the following questions and post them on your blog. Title: World Events Set Stage for Isolationism Labels: Isolationism, FDR, Germany, Japan, Hitler, Great_Depression, Open_Door_Policy
1. What was the Japanese reaction to the Treaty of Versailles? (pgs. 4 - 5)
They did not find the League of Nations to be a goodd idea because they felt that racism and fairness would be against japans involvement. Greater powers would not treat japan with respect.
2. Read the pull-out box on page 4 entitled, "Japan Becomes a Great Power." Cite specific evidence Japan was becoming a strong power that rivaled European & American interests. And, why specifically was Japan threatened by U.S. actions?
between 1885 and 1920, japan had a large boost in its domestic production. Another example of how Japans power was rivaling European and American interests was how the japanese defeated russia in the Russo-Japanese war. This showed that japan was stable with their army
3. Why was the Washington Naval Conference convened and what was accomplished? (pg. 6) (Note: Japan signs the agreement.)
The washington naval conference was held because people were concerned about japans increasing naval power. This threatned the american interests in the Pacific ocean. The parties decided to limit the amount of naval ships, make the use of poisonous gas obsolete, and placed a moratorium on building new battleships.
4. The Senate's willingness to ratify the Kellogg-Briand Pact relected two strong and widely held sentiments. What were they? (pgs. 6 - 7)
U.S allowed in self defense militarily and it was not required to take military action to enforce the treaty.
5. Why did Hitler enjoy popular support in Germany for most of the 1930s? Give three reasons. (pgs. 9 - 10)
improved economis status in germany, reduced the unemployment rate, and restored national pride to the germans still embarrassed by WWI.
6. Japan voiced its intentions to invade China for what two reasons? (pg. 10)
obtaining raw materials and gaining power in japan.
7. Compare the Reichstag fire and the explosion on the Japanese railway in Manchuria. What did they accompllish?
Reichstad fire was blamed on german communists who according to hitler were trying to incite a civil war. The accomplishments were that for hitler he suspened the rights to freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and right to assembly.
Manchuria: blamed on chinese dissidents by the japanese. in both instenses it is believed that the nation set fire to these places inorder that they may blame it on the enemy.
8. Why was the united States unable to oppose Japan in the early 1930s with a significant military force? (pgs. 11 - 12)
The japanese army was one of the most powerful bureaucratic institutions.
9. Describe the major similarities and differences among liberal democracy, fascism, and socialism. (pg. 8)
Facism: authoritarian form of gov. formed in Italy and later adopted in Nazi Germany. It puts gov. in control and enforces the rule of state over person.
Socialism: enforced on creating a classless society where everyone and everything is equal.
Liberal democracies: have a constitution and reps. that enforce the freedoms and rights of the people. liberal democracies care about the wellfare of the people unlike facism and socialism.
1. What was the Japanese reaction to the Treaty of Versailles? (pgs. 4 - 5)
They did not find the League of Nations to be a goodd idea because they felt that racism and fairness would be against japans involvement. Greater powers would not treat japan with respect.
2. Read the pull-out box on page 4 entitled, "Japan Becomes a Great Power." Cite specific evidence Japan was becoming a strong power that rivaled European & American interests. And, why specifically was Japan threatened by U.S. actions?
between 1885 and 1920, japan had a large boost in its domestic production. Another example of how Japans power was rivaling European and American interests was how the japanese defeated russia in the Russo-Japanese war. This showed that japan was stable with their army
3. Why was the Washington Naval Conference convened and what was accomplished? (pg. 6) (Note: Japan signs the agreement.)
The washington naval conference was held because people were concerned about japans increasing naval power. This threatned the american interests in the Pacific ocean. The parties decided to limit the amount of naval ships, make the use of poisonous gas obsolete, and placed a moratorium on building new battleships.
4. The Senate's willingness to ratify the Kellogg-Briand Pact relected two strong and widely held sentiments. What were they? (pgs. 6 - 7)
U.S allowed in self defense militarily and it was not required to take military action to enforce the treaty.
5. Why did Hitler enjoy popular support in Germany for most of the 1930s? Give three reasons. (pgs. 9 - 10)
improved economis status in germany, reduced the unemployment rate, and restored national pride to the germans still embarrassed by WWI.
6. Japan voiced its intentions to invade China for what two reasons? (pg. 10)
obtaining raw materials and gaining power in japan.
7. Compare the Reichstag fire and the explosion on the Japanese railway in Manchuria. What did they accompllish?
Reichstad fire was blamed on german communists who according to hitler were trying to incite a civil war. The accomplishments were that for hitler he suspened the rights to freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and right to assembly.
Manchuria: blamed on chinese dissidents by the japanese. in both instenses it is believed that the nation set fire to these places inorder that they may blame it on the enemy.
8. Why was the united States unable to oppose Japan in the early 1930s with a significant military force? (pgs. 11 - 12)
The japanese army was one of the most powerful bureaucratic institutions.
9. Describe the major similarities and differences among liberal democracy, fascism, and socialism. (pg. 8)
Facism: authoritarian form of gov. formed in Italy and later adopted in Nazi Germany. It puts gov. in control and enforces the rule of state over person.
Socialism: enforced on creating a classless society where everyone and everything is equal.
Liberal democracies: have a constitution and reps. that enforce the freedoms and rights of the people. liberal democracies care about the wellfare of the people unlike facism and socialism.
Monday, February 8, 2010
New Deal Essay Outline
How, and with what success, did the United States government try to solve the problems caused by the Great Depression?
Thesis: The Great depression spanned a decade beginning in 1929 and ending in 1939. It began with the stock market crash which threw america into financial trouble. President Hoover was in office at the time and failed to save the nation. Franklin Delao Roosevelt entered office and immediately put into place the New Deal which turned out to be the most effective method of the time.
Point I: Emergency Bank Act
Closed banks immediately: stopped the banks from losing citizens money.
Hand chose the banks to stay open: this helped people gain more trust in the banks and prevented “hoarding” where people store money in their homes and keep it from being in the economy.
Point II: AAA
Took food off the market: the philosophy of supply and demand was the driver for this. The less product the more people need it.
Payed the farmers to stop working: helped agriculterers to stay afloat in the economy while they were not farming.
Point III: CCC
Gave people jobs: created jobs and income for people in need. 25 dollars sent home.
Provided worker assistance: gave them lodging food and new clothes all for free.
Thesis: The Great depression spanned a decade beginning in 1929 and ending in 1939. It began with the stock market crash which threw america into financial trouble. President Hoover was in office at the time and failed to save the nation. Franklin Delao Roosevelt entered office and immediately put into place the New Deal which turned out to be the most effective method of the time.
Point I: Emergency Bank Act
Closed banks immediately: stopped the banks from losing citizens money.
Hand chose the banks to stay open: this helped people gain more trust in the banks and prevented “hoarding” where people store money in their homes and keep it from being in the economy.
Point II: AAA
Took food off the market: the philosophy of supply and demand was the driver for this. The less product the more people need it.
Payed the farmers to stop working: helped agriculterers to stay afloat in the economy while they were not farming.
Point III: CCC
Gave people jobs: created jobs and income for people in need. 25 dollars sent home.
Provided worker assistance: gave them lodging food and new clothes all for free.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
FDR & the New Deal Labels
Read 22-2 and answer the first 3 questions. Then read Chapter 23-1 through page 696 and answer the remaining 4 questions. Please post your answers to your blog. These are due at the beginning of your next class.
Title: FDR & the New Deal Labels: Dust_Bowl, FDR, fireside_chats, Great_Depression
1. Describe how people struggled to survive during the depression.
Because people could not afford the cost of living in large spacious houses they were forced into small shantytowns made up of shack like homes. Publie "bread lines" were made so that people could get some amount of food although lacking. Begging was very popular at the time
2. How was what happened to men during the Great Depression different from what happened to women? Children?
Men had the burden of trying to find a job so that they could support the family. Women were busy canning food and making clothes again for their fanily while also working low wage jobs. Children were affected by the depression because they lacked good healthy food necassary for growth. Also the school years were shortened so that they could look for jobs or work in sweatshops.
3. Describe the causes and effects (on people) because of the Dust Bowl.
The dust bowl was caused because of farmers experiancing a drought. Therefore the were attempting to plow up the grasses but while they were doing this more sand and dust was turned over. Becauase of this when the winds became stronger the dust and sand was blown arouund and into the homes of many. Peoples healths were affected by the dust and also their ways of living.
Objective: Summarize the initial steps Franklin D. Roosevelt took to reform banking and finance.
4. What was the New Deal and its three general goals? (The 3 Rs)
The New Deal was relief for the needy, economic reform, and financial reform.
5. What did Roosevelt do during the Hundred Days?
Congress passed the 15 major new deal goals and expanded the federal govs. role in the economy.
6. Why were Roosevelt's fireside chats significant?
7. Describe four significant agencies and/or bills that tightened regulation of banking and finance
Glass Stealgal Act established he FDCI.
Agricultural Adjustments Act lowered production and increased prices
The Federal Securities act required to have peoples information on stocks so that people can be held accountable.
Civilian Conservation Corporation created jobs for young men by hiring them to build roads.
Title: FDR & the New Deal Labels: Dust_Bowl, FDR, fireside_chats, Great_Depression
1. Describe how people struggled to survive during the depression.
Because people could not afford the cost of living in large spacious houses they were forced into small shantytowns made up of shack like homes. Publie "bread lines" were made so that people could get some amount of food although lacking. Begging was very popular at the time
2. How was what happened to men during the Great Depression different from what happened to women? Children?
Men had the burden of trying to find a job so that they could support the family. Women were busy canning food and making clothes again for their fanily while also working low wage jobs. Children were affected by the depression because they lacked good healthy food necassary for growth. Also the school years were shortened so that they could look for jobs or work in sweatshops.
3. Describe the causes and effects (on people) because of the Dust Bowl.
The dust bowl was caused because of farmers experiancing a drought. Therefore the were attempting to plow up the grasses but while they were doing this more sand and dust was turned over. Becauase of this when the winds became stronger the dust and sand was blown arouund and into the homes of many. Peoples healths were affected by the dust and also their ways of living.
Objective: Summarize the initial steps Franklin D. Roosevelt took to reform banking and finance.
4. What was the New Deal and its three general goals? (The 3 Rs)
The New Deal was relief for the needy, economic reform, and financial reform.
5. What did Roosevelt do during the Hundred Days?
Congress passed the 15 major new deal goals and expanded the federal govs. role in the economy.
6. Why were Roosevelt's fireside chats significant?
7. Describe four significant agencies and/or bills that tightened regulation of banking and finance
Glass Stealgal Act established he FDCI.
Agricultural Adjustments Act lowered production and increased prices
The Federal Securities act required to have peoples information on stocks so that people can be held accountable.
Civilian Conservation Corporation created jobs for young men by hiring them to build roads.
Causes of the Great Depression Outline
Pretend you are getting ready to write a mini-essay (P1 Q#4) Create a thesis statement from the following prompt (yes, the same one you did in class today) and THEN develop an outline of your main points and evidence that supports your main points. Your main points should directly relate to your thesis statement. You'll need your class notes and textbook to assist in creating this outline. Post the outline to your blog.
Title: Causes of the Great Depression Outline Labels: Great_Depression, essay_skills
Prompt: To what extent was the Wall Street Crash a cause of the Great Depression of 1929? Support your argument with specific examples.
Example of the outline structure:
Thesis
I. Main Point 1
a. Evidence 1 that supports Main Point 1
i. further supporting details
b. Evidence 2 that supports Main Point 1
II. Main Point 2.... and so on.
The Wall street crash was a major cause of the Great Depression. However many other aspects of the 1920's led to the Great Depression such as the failing agricultural market, unequal distribution of wealth, and people purchising items and stocks on credit.
I. Failing agriculture.
i. supply and demand eg too many agricultural products on the market therefore a drop in the price.
ii. not enough income for farmers to contribute to the economy.
II.Distribution of wealth.
i. The Gold Standard.
ii. money being horded.
III. Purchising on credit.
i.Stock market speculation
ii. the supposed increase in the stock market of 1929 was running on non-existen money.
Title: Causes of the Great Depression Outline Labels: Great_Depression, essay_skills
Prompt: To what extent was the Wall Street Crash a cause of the Great Depression of 1929? Support your argument with specific examples.
Example of the outline structure:
Thesis
I. Main Point 1
a. Evidence 1 that supports Main Point 1
i. further supporting details
b. Evidence 2 that supports Main Point 1
II. Main Point 2.... and so on.
The Wall street crash was a major cause of the Great Depression. However many other aspects of the 1920's led to the Great Depression such as the failing agricultural market, unequal distribution of wealth, and people purchising items and stocks on credit.
I. Failing agriculture.
i. supply and demand eg too many agricultural products on the market therefore a drop in the price.
ii. not enough income for farmers to contribute to the economy.
II.Distribution of wealth.
i. The Gold Standard.
ii. money being horded.
III. Purchising on credit.
i.Stock market speculation
ii. the supposed increase in the stock market of 1929 was running on non-existen money.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Causes & Early Effects of the Great Depression
Read Chapter 22-1 and answer the first 3 questions. Then Read Chapter 22-3 (yes, skipping 22-2) and answer the remaining questions. Post the questions and answers to your blog before class on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Title: Causes & Early Effects of the Great Depression Labels: Great_Depression, Hoover
1. What happened on "Black Tuesday"?
The bottom fell out of the market and 16.4 shares were lost.
The rate of production and sales in the economy had dropped very
2. How did the economic trends of the 1920s in industry, agriculture, and with consumers help cause the Great Depression? (Make sure you include significant details about each area in your answer. It should be at least a paragraph)
The rate of production and sales in the economy had dropped very low. At the same time the rate of laborers within the economy had increased therefore creating instability. This instability was a deffinate cause of the great depression.
3. According to your reading, what are the major causes of the Great Depression?
The major causes of the great depression was the large amounts of money that people and banks invested into the stock market. Also many countries overseas needed to recover from world war 1 and the major debts that had come from it.
4. What was Hoover’s philosophy of government?
one of governments main functions was to help cooperations between competing groups and the interest of society.
5. What was Hoover’s initial reaction to the stock market crash of 1929?
He wanted business leaders, banks, and laborers towork together to find solutions to the stockmarket crash.
6. What was the nation’s economic situation in 1930?
Boulder Dam
7. How did voters in 1930 respond to this situation?
The democratic party used the anti-hoover sentiments that voters expressed in order to win over the people. Because of this the democrats were able to win the election and have more people in congress.
8. What did Hoover do about the economic situation?
He supported the Federal Farm bord which would raise the prices of crops and allow its memebers to buy them. He also created the national credit corporation which loanded money to small banks so that they can battle bankruptsy.
9. How did the economy respond to his efforts?
The economy was unaffected and his efforts failed.
1. What happened on "Black Tuesday"?
The bottom fell out of the market and 16.4 shares were lost.
The rate of production and sales in the economy had dropped very
2. How did the economic trends of the 1920s in industry, agriculture, and with consumers help cause the Great Depression? (Make sure you include significant details about each area in your answer. It should be at least a paragraph)
The rate of production and sales in the economy had dropped very low. At the same time the rate of laborers within the economy had increased therefore creating instability. This instability was a deffinate cause of the great depression.
3. According to your reading, what are the major causes of the Great Depression?
The major causes of the great depression was the large amounts of money that people and banks invested into the stock market. Also many countries overseas needed to recover from world war 1 and the major debts that had come from it.
4. What was Hoover’s philosophy of government?
one of governments main functions was to help cooperations between competing groups and the interest of society.
5. What was Hoover’s initial reaction to the stock market crash of 1929?
He wanted business leaders, banks, and laborers towork together to find solutions to the stockmarket crash.
6. What was the nation’s economic situation in 1930?
Boulder Dam
7. How did voters in 1930 respond to this situation?
The democratic party used the anti-hoover sentiments that voters expressed in order to win over the people. Because of this the democrats were able to win the election and have more people in congress.
8. What did Hoover do about the economic situation?
He supported the Federal Farm bord which would raise the prices of crops and allow its memebers to buy them. He also created the national credit corporation which loanded money to small banks so that they can battle bankruptsy.
9. How did the economy respond to his efforts?
The economy was unaffected and his efforts failed.
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