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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.
1,407 Questions
When did world 2 being what event triggered the war?
World War II began on September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland. This aggressive act prompted Britain and France to declare war on Germany on September 3, 1939, marking the official start of the conflict. The invasion was part of Adolf Hitler's expansionist agenda and was facilitated by the earlier signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which divided Eastern Europe between Germany and the Soviet Union.
Passive isolationism to global pro-activism
What were some jobs in the 1940s for men?
MILITARY! and other normal jobs like factories, repair, plumbers, and screwing your mom.
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Who was President in the 1940s and 1950s?
There were three presidents during these decades. Franklin D. Roosevelt was president from March 4, 1933, to April 12, 1945. Harry Truman took office in April 12, 1945 and served until January 20, 1953. Dwight D. Eisenhower was sworn in on January 20, 1953 and was president until January 20, 1961.
Why did so many Americans move during the 1940s?
During the 1940s, many Americans moved due to the economic and social upheaval caused by World War II. The demand for labor in war industries prompted a significant migration to urban areas and industrial centers, particularly in regions like the West Coast and the Midwest. Additionally, the post-war period saw returning soldiers seeking jobs and housing, which further fueled domestic migration. This era also included the Great Migration of African Americans from the South to northern cities, seeking better opportunities and escaping racial segregation.
How much did houses cost in the 1940s?
In the 1930s house prices were laughably low by modern standards. You could get a really good, large new house in London for under £3,000 for example. In most provincial cities prices were much lower. At that time there was generally a marked difference in price between new and old houses. Older houses were regarded as secondhand and cost less ...
In the 1940s there was very little house building because of World War 2 and in the late 1940s there was still a shortage of building materials. Prices were somewhat higher, but you could still get a really good new house in London for about £4,000-£4,500.
(At that time £1 was about US$4).
What was family life like in the 1903s and 1940s?
Lots of manual work. Lots of children in the family.
In 1940 improvised life style. Gadgets and mechanical help to
do chores of work.
Who were the Moors and how did they impact Venice in the late 15th and 16th century?
The term Moors refers to the medieval Muslim inhabitants of Northwest Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, Septimania, Sicily and Malta. The religious difference of the Moorish Muslims led to a centuries-long conflict with the Christian kingdoms of Europe called the Reconquista. The Fall of Granada in 1492 saw the end of the Muslim presence in Iberia.
How do you brake a 1940s bike?
You pulled a metal handle under the hand grip and it operated a similar brake to today's through a series of jointed rods (rather that cable)
How popular was the radio during 1940s?
Extremely popular and was the center of home entertainment. Although the TV had been invented very few people owned one and then only in large cities. Rural America relied on the radio for news and entertainment. Almost every home has a large radio in the living room.
What does put a ring on your finger mean in the 1940s?
To seal the deal. To make a commitment. Because marriage is a lifetime commitment, this is where the phrase came from.
What was going on in the 1940s that led to the development of new technologies?
In the 1940s, the radio was a major form of mass communication. Most telephone calls were placed through operators instead of calling a person's house directly.
