Why did critics disapprove of the Tennessee valley authority
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Power companies resented the cheaper energy which was available
through the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The power companies
also felt that the government's involvement in the power business
was unconstitutional.
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The construction of Hoover Dam was the result of what kind of government intervention in the economy
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Public Work Program
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How did the attack on pearl harbor change the political divisions between the isolationists and interventionists
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It ended the political divisions.
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Why did some nations embrace totalitarianism after world war 1
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the war left behind destruction and bitterness in those
nations
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What event happened when World War 1 veterans marched in protest on Washington
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In 1932, World War I veterans marched in protest in Washington.
They were angry because Congress had delayed payment of their
promised bonuses. The march ended with the veterans receiving their
bonus pay.
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How did Benito Mussolini get control over Italy's government
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One thing Benito Mussolini did was outlaw political parties.
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President Reagan sought world peace through what
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Military Strength
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Why did Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini provide aid to the Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War
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There were three main reasons:
1) They agreed politically with the Fascists (nationalists) and
sought to make Spain their ally in Europe.
2) They wanted to test their latest advancements in military
technology.
3) They wanted to test this equipment along with the strategies
they had developed, to see how they worked in actual combat. The
German and Italian "advisors" studied the tactics used and were
able to train their own armies. Some German armed forces took part
in the fighting, and Franco returned the favor by supplying a
brigade of soldiers to the German Army during the battles with the
Soviets in World War II.
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During the 1968 presidential campaign for what group did Richard Nixon cast himself as the spokesperson
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During the 1968 presidential campaign, Richard Nixon cast
himself as the spokesperson for the silent majority. Nixon defeated
Hubert Humphrey in the election.
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What was the purpose of the Twenty-second Amendment
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The 22nd amendment limits presidential terms. This is so that
someone cannot hold a large amount of power for a significant
amount of time.
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How did the Great Depression eventually change Germany politically
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The Great Depression destroyed the German economy so fully that Germans were willing to elect almost anyone who promised a better economic future; so this is what Hitler promised. When Hitler was elected, he used the powers of the government to completely up-end it.
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What was the motivation behind Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms” speech to Congress in January 1941
Why did critics disapprove of the Tennessee valley authority
Power companies resented the cheaper energy which was available
through the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The power companies
also felt that the government's involvement in the power business
was unconstitutional.
The construction of Hoover Dam was the result of what kind of government intervention in the economy
Public Work Program
How did the attack on pearl harbor change the political divisions between the isolationists and interventionists
It ended the political divisions.
Why did some nations embrace totalitarianism after world war 1
the war left behind destruction and bitterness in those
nations
What event happened when World War 1 veterans marched in protest on Washington
In 1932, World War I veterans marched in protest in Washington.
They were angry because Congress had delayed payment of their
promised bonuses. The march ended with the veterans receiving their
bonus pay.
How did Benito Mussolini get control over Italy's government
One thing Benito Mussolini did was outlaw political parties.
President Reagan sought world peace through what
Military Strength
Why did Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini provide aid to the Nationalists during the Spanish Civil War
There were three main reasons:
1) They agreed politically with the Fascists (nationalists) and
sought to make Spain their ally in Europe.
2) They wanted to test their latest advancements in military
technology.
3) They wanted to test this equipment along with the strategies
they had developed, to see how they worked in actual combat. The
German and Italian "advisors" studied the tactics used and were
able to train their own armies. Some German armed forces took part
in the fighting, and Franco returned the favor by supplying a
brigade of soldiers to the German Army during the battles with the
Soviets in World War II.
During the 1968 presidential campaign for what group did Richard Nixon cast himself as the spokesperson
During the 1968 presidential campaign, Richard Nixon cast
himself as the spokesperson for the silent majority. Nixon defeated
Hubert Humphrey in the election.
What was the purpose of the Twenty-second Amendment
The 22nd amendment limits presidential terms. This is so that
someone cannot hold a large amount of power for a significant
amount of time.
How did the Great Depression eventually change Germany politically
The Great Depression destroyed the German economy so fully that Germans were willing to elect almost anyone who promised a better economic future; so this is what Hitler promised. When Hitler was elected, he used the powers of the government to completely up-end it.
What was the motivation behind Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms” speech to Congress in January 1941