WW1/WW2

Front

I was the dictator of the Soviet Union during WWII. Who am I?

Back

Joseph Stalin

Answer explanation

Joseph Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II, overseeing significant military and political strategies. The other options were leaders of different countries during the same period.

Front

I was the leader of the Nazi party. I was known as "Der Fuhrer" and used a brilliant war strategy call "Blitzkrieg". Who am I?

Back

Adolf Hitler

Answer explanation

The leader of the Nazi party known as "Der Fuhrer" is Adolf Hitler. He implemented the Blitzkrieg strategy during World War II, which emphasized rapid and coordinated attacks.

Front

I became President during the Great Depression and tried keeping the U.S. out of the war in Europe. Who am I?

Back

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Answer explanation

Franklin D. Roosevelt became President during the Great Depression and initially focused on domestic recovery while trying to keep the U.S. neutral in World War II, distinguishing him from the other leaders listed.

Front

I was the dictator of Italy known as "Il Duce". I formed an alliance with Hitler and Italy was part of the Axis Powers. Who am I?

Back

Benito Mussolini

Answer explanation

The dictator known as "Il Duce" is Benito Mussolini, who led Italy during World War II and allied with Hitler as part of the Axis Powers. The other options are leaders from different countries or contexts.

Front

During the Stock Market crash of 1929, what happened?

Back

Stock prices fell, causing billions of dollars to be lost.

Answer explanation

During the Stock Market crash of 1929, stock prices plummeted, leading to massive financial losses, totaling billions of dollars. This choice accurately reflects the devastating impact of the crash.

Front

What are tariffs?

Back

taxes on imported goods

Answer explanation

Tariffs are taxes imposed by a government on imported goods, making them more expensive and protecting domestic industries. The correct choice is 'taxes on imported goods'.

Front

How did women contribute to the workforce during WW2?

Back

Women took on jobs in factories, shipyards, and other industries traditionally held by men who were serving in the military.

Answer explanation

During WW2, women significantly contributed to the workforce by taking on jobs in factories, shipyards, and other industries, filling roles left vacant by men who were serving in the military.

Front

How did the role of women in the workforce change during WW2?

Back

Women took on jobs in various industries to fill the positions left by men who were fighting in the war.

Answer explanation

During WW2, many women entered the workforce to fill roles left vacant by men who went to fight. They worked in various industries, breaking traditional gender roles and significantly contributing to the war effort.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a cause of the Great Depression? Overproduction and underconsumption, High tariffs restricting trade, buying stocks on the margin, high income taxes

Back

high income taxes

Answer explanation

High income taxes were not a direct cause of the Great Depression. In contrast, overproduction, underconsumption, high tariffs, and buying stocks on margin contributed significantly to the economic downturn.

Front

Which event marked the end of the Roaring 20's and the started of the Great Depression in the 1930s?

Back

The Stock Market Crash

Answer explanation

The Stock Market Crash of 1929 is widely regarded as the event that marked the end of the Roaring 20's and initiated the Great Depression, leading to widespread economic turmoil.