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Decade - 1940s

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What were popular games in the 1940s?

No. Videogames came after the computer, which was invented in... Don't quote me on this but call it 1985. So no, with no computers videogames didn't exist, let alone the hardware required to run them.

If I asked this question, sorry, mam or sir. I was referring to more of a computer game which I found on-line; it might have used lightbulbs. Thank you.

How much did a pair of jeans cost in 1940's?

The price of a pair of jeans from the retail store the GAP can range in price. There are sale and clearance prices as well as a full price of 49.99 and above.

Was there tv in color in 1940s?

Someone was probably working on it somewhere and it became available in the either the very late 1940's or early fifties. It was incredibally expensive and color qulity was poor. People had a greenish tint or a reddish tint but you could never get it just right. Keep in mind that in the 1950's a lot of US households didn't even have a black and white TV. I bought my first color set in 1967. It was a Bradford 13" portable that weighed about 200 pounds. The color quality was still poor and faded in and out all the time. The Bradford was the cheapest set I could find and it cost me $252.00. Today you can buy a much better 13" color portable for about $65.00.

Who were the most popular authors during the 1940's?

Some of the most popular authors during the 1940s included Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, Agatha Christie, and George Orwell. Their works resonated with the themes and concerns of the time, making them widely read and respected by audiences around the world.

What was the most popular sport in the US during the 1940s?

Definatley Baseball, even though the world war took some players.

What did people do for fun in the 1940's in France?

I think we do the same than American and English women :)

What did Muhammad Ali jinnah do?

Muhammad Ali Jinnah supported and represented the Muslims of India in an independence movement.

He believed that in the circumstance that British left the Indian peninsula and control went over to the sub-continent went over to the Hindus (which were in vast majority) then the Muslims would be persecuted by the Hindus and would suffer greatly in every walk of life (this belief was supported by many facts and incidents of that time. Actually at first Jinnah was a supporter of a united India and worked under the Hindu-dominated congress, but later on his views regarding partition of India formed).

To provide the Muslims with a safe haven he fought for his cause and was successful in persuading the British to form a new independent state in those provinces which had Muslim majority population in them. He was the founder and the first governor-general and commander-in-chief of this newly found state "Pakistan".

What impact did this fight have in los angeles?

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Will there ever be another atomic bomb?

The atomic bomb has been replaced by the nuclear bomb. This type of weapon was first developed by the US in the early 1950's. Soon afterwards, the Soviet Union also created their own style of nuclear weapons and bombs.

What was the most feared aspect of war in the pacific?

The most feared aspect of war in the pacific was that Japan would win!

Which organization work to improve the situation for blacks in the 1940s?

The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) was formed in 1942 to lobby for civil rights for all. CORE organized nonviolent direct action to protest racial discrimination and tried to create a sense of shame in their opponents.

Who is the dark figure in the managers hut in Heart of Darkness?

The dark figure in the manager's hut is Kurtz, a central character in Joseph Conrad's novel Heart of Darkness. Kurtz is a mysterious and enigmatic figure who embodies the darkness and savagery that Conrad explores throughout the story.

How much did cheese cost in the 1940s?

In the 1940s, the price of cheese varied based on the type and region, but on average, it ranged from about 30 to 60 cents per pound. Due to World War II and its impact on food production and distribution, prices fluctuated, with some shortages leading to higher costs at times. Government price controls were also in place, influencing cheese prices throughout the decade.

How many soldiers were injured in the battle of Guadalcanal?

7,789+ on the US side and 0 injured for the Japs. This is because no Japs have ever been captured alive during WW2, except for one.

What prompted the massive migration of Irish to the US in the 1940s?

It was in the 1840s, not 1940s- and the motive was hunger. A major food crop in Ireland was the potato. A plant disease killed the potato plants for 5 years. More than a million people starved, and another million left Ireland.

What happened to German forces when attacking Russia in 1941?

Basically they were on the doorstep of Moscow ready to destroy the Soviet Union when winter set in. The Germans were not expecting to meet so much resistance and expected a quick conquest so did not pack winter clothes. In effect, most of the German soldiers froze to death or died of starvation.

What U.S. action influenced the Japanese decision to attack the US in 1941?

primarily the prospect of an oil embargo and the US refusal to permit Japan to expand into SE Asia after the defeat of European colonial powers by Germany in 1940.

What did Navajo solders during World War 2 work as?

They were the "Wind Talkers". They worked in communications in the Pacific. Because they used their native language, the Japanese could not break their code as they did with our other codes.

Why did George Murdock examine 100s of different cultures in the 1940s?

George Murdock examined hundreds of different cultures in the 1940s to identify common traits and social institutions across human societies. His goal was to understand the basic elements of culture and how they varied across different societies, in order to formulate comparative analyses and generalizations about human behavior and social organization.

Where was Christopher Columbus when he thought he was in India?

when he thought he was in india he was actually in North America