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Decade - 1940s
This category has questions involving events, social trends, political beliefs, major discoveries, or general information related to the 1940s.
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What cause the Red Scare of the 1940s and 1950s?
the fear that communists outside and inside America were working to destroy American life
How did the Allies get revenge on Germany after World War 1 ended?
The Treaty of Versailles, It Punished Germany by making them take the blame for WWI, Pay for all Collateral Damage, and severely reduced their army. This treaty is also contributes to the start of WWII
How many segregated places were in the us in the 1940s?
It is easier to count the kinds of businesses and activities affected by segregation than to come up with a numerical figure which may be wildly off the mark. Virtually every public business, activity and mode of transportation was divided by racial segregation in the 1940s. Legal separation of blacks and whites was the law of the land -- almost exclusively in the former Confederate states in the US -- from 1896 - 1954. The Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson established the "separate but equal" doctrine in 1896, which segregated schools, hospitals, public transportation, restaurants, nightclubs, hotels, motels and housing. There were separate restrooms, entrances and water fountains when it was not practical to build separate facilities.
In addition to the more widely applied "separate but equal" laws were the Jim Crow Laws, which applied to state and local laws, and were enforced as part of a rigid social code. They covered marriages, affected banking, job discrimination, and businesses such as beauty parlors, which required their employees to be licensed by the state. The Jim Crow era extended from 1878 - 1965.
The Supreme Court struck down "separate but equal" in 1954 in Brown v. Board of Education, arguing that "separate was inherently unequal" in schools. Black schools received less funding, outdated textbooks and obsolete equipment in comparison to their white counterparts. Brown v. Board, as it is colloquially known, was the first in a cascade of legislation that would lead to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. There would still be more legislation to come, all of which would eventually assure that the rights of citizenship as defined in the 14th Amendment would apply to all.
Where can you find Kilroy was here?
Kilroy was a comfort to GI's suffering through a world gone mad. Kilroy was Here was proof that someone was there before them and survived. If Kilroy wasn't found there, it was left for the next GI.
What years in the 1940's were cars not made?
As an example, Oldsmobile produced its last car on 2/5/1942 and resumed production on 10/15/1945.
How could the four freedoms be lost in World War 2?
US President Franklin D. Roosevelt used his State of the Union Address in January, 1941 to outline the Four Freedoms he believed people the world over were entitled to and ought to enjoy. The freedoms were: (1) Freedom of speech (2) Freedom of worship (3) Freedom from want (4) Freedom from fear. By the end of the year, on December 7, Japan had bombed Pearl Harbor. On December 8, Roosevelt asked Congress for a Declaration of War on Japan, which was voted upon and passed immediately, thereby officially entering the US in World War II.
It was the spread of repressive political ideologies that ruled the Axis Powers -- Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and Imperial Japan -- that the US and its allies were most determined to stop. These regimes ran under principles that were the exact opposites of the Four Freedoms. All were ruled by doctrines that punished, imprisoned or put to death those who practiced freedom of speech and worship. People under such tyrannical rule wanted for everything -- liberty, food, clothing, safety, hope -- and, they remained in constant fear of violating one of the many unwritten rules of such societies and being punished or put to death.
Had the Axis Powers won World War II, they would have attempted to rule their conquests as they did their own people, through fear, intimidation and deprivation. In many nations where the people had once enjoyed the Four Freedoms, they would have them no longer. This was a very real fear, and strong motivator for the Allies, throughout much of the war.
Where did george murdock examine hundreds of different cultures?
George Murdock was an anthropologist and professor at Yale University who developed a method to systematically collect organize ethnographic data. This system evolved into what is now known as Yale's Human Relations Area Files.
When was Crown Lynn established?
Crown Lynn was established in 1854, but only started making mugs and kitchen ware in 1940.
How did technology affect everyday life in 1949?
There was no much technology is 1949. TV (Black and White) existed but there was not much else.
What are the 4 us World War 2 allies?
Nations allied to the US during WW II were England, France, Russia, Canada, Australia & New Zealand.
Which countries fought in world war world 2?
US, Russia, and Great Britain, along with France, China, Poland, were the allies. axis were the germany, japan, and italy
June 6, 1944 was the day of D-Day or Operation Overlord, the British and American invasion of France at the beaches of Normandy. Led by US General Dwight D. Eisenhower, it was a success, and the troops landed at five beaches (Omaha, Sword, Gold, Utah, Juno) to eventually recapture all of France from Hitler's Germany.
Did ford motor co make B-52 bombers for World War 2?
The B52 bomber did not make it's first flight until 1952, so there was no B52 made during WWII.
What event had the greatest impact on world history since 1945?
The development and use of the microchip, leading to computers and cell phones.
Which World War took place during the 1940s?
World World War II engaged the globe from 1939 to 1945, The seeds for this war were planted following the surrender of Germany at the end of World War I and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
Because Hitler wanted domination of the whole of Europe, and Japan wanted domination of the entire Pacific area.
What did teachers wear in the 1940s?
In the 1940s, teachers typically wore conservative and formal clothing. Women often donned dresses or skirts paired with blouses, often accessorized with cardigans or tailored jackets, while men usually wore dress shirts with ties and slacks. Fabrics were practical and modest, reflecting the era's societal norms and the need for professionalism in the classroom. Overall, the attire emphasized a neat and respectable appearance, suitable for the educational environment.
How did people can vegetables in the early 1940s?
Canning in the early 1940's is not so different from home canning today.
Glass canning jars are used along with a two piece lid. One part of the lid fits the mouth of the jar and is designed to seal under high heat. The second part to the lid is a ring that screws onto the jar to hold the seal in place until it has sealed.
Jars and lids are sterilized before use. In the 1940's they would have been put into a pot of boiling water for several minutes. You can do the same now or use the dishwasher.
The food is prepared to be canned. Most vegetables are cleaned and blanched, which means immersing them briefly in boiling water, then an ice bath. Fruits, meat and fish can go in as is.
The jars are packed tightly so as not to waste space and then water is added to fill the jar. You can also add sugar to fruit.
The lids are put on and the jars are immersed in a pot of boiling water. The length of time they remain is dependent on what you are canning. You can also use a pressure cooker for this step.
Once the jars are done, they are removed with tongs and placed on a kitchen towel to rest undisturbed. Within the next several hours, you should hear the cans pop, which means they have sealed.
Any jars that have not sealed within several hours can be re-done using a new seal or put into the refrigerator to be consumed within the next few days.
