HISTORY Flashcards
(28 cards)
What was a significant economic condition during the time of King Kong’s opening scene?
Great Depression
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic downturn that lasted throughout the 1930s.
What social issue is highlighted through the imagery of ‘homeless people’ and ‘shanty towns’?
Poverty
Poverty during the Great Depression led to widespread homelessness and the establishment of shanty towns.
What type of entertainment venues were popular during the Great Depression?
Jazz clubs
Jazz clubs thrived as a form of entertainment despite the economic hardships.
What is a common theme depicted in performances during this time?
Watching performance
People sought escapism through performances despite their financial struggles.
What food was commonly provided to those in need during the Great Depression?
Gruel (food)
Gruel was a simple, inexpensive food often served in soup kitchens.
What was the effect of the Great Depression on people’s ability to afford luxury items?
Afford cars
Many people could not afford cars due to the economic downturn.
What were ‘soup kitchens’ used for?
Feeding the hungry
Soup kitchens provided meals to those who could not afford food.
What term describes the policy of Britain and France towards Hitler’s demands?
Appeasement
The policy of appeasement was intended to prevent another war by conceding to some of Hitler’s demands.
What significant action did Hitler take after coming to power in 1933?
Increased the size of the military
This included reintroducing conscription and re-establishing the air force.
What was the consequence of Britain and France’s economic situation during the Great Depression?
Could not afford another war
Their financial struggles influenced their response to Hitler’s aggression.
Fill in the blank: Hitler began violating the terms of the _______.
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty that ended World War I and imposed restrictions on Germany.
What was a common experience for people who faced eviction during the Great Depression?
Prom bins
Many people resorted to scavenging for food from trash bins after losing their homes.
How did the Great Depression affect the quality of clothing for the poor?
Bet Quality clothes
Many people had to wear low-quality or second-hand clothing due to financial constraints.
What construction-related term reflects the economic struggles during the Great Depression?
Unemployment
High unemployment rates contributed to the economic challenges faced by many.
What was a significant economic condition during the time of King Kong’s opening scene?
Great Depression
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic downturn that lasted throughout the 1930s.
What social issue is highlighted through the imagery of ‘homeless people’ and ‘shanty towns’?
Poverty
Poverty during the Great Depression led to widespread homelessness and the establishment of shanty towns.
What type of entertainment venues were popular during the Great Depression?
Jazz clubs
Jazz clubs thrived as a form of entertainment despite the economic hardships.
What is a common theme depicted in performances during this time?
Watching performance
People sought escapism through performances despite their financial struggles.
What food was commonly provided to those in need during the Great Depression?
Gruel (food)
Gruel was a simple, inexpensive food often served in soup kitchens.
What was the effect of the Great Depression on people’s ability to afford luxury items?
Afford cars
Many people could not afford cars due to the economic downturn.
What were ‘soup kitchens’ used for?
Feeding the hungry
Soup kitchens provided meals to those who could not afford food.
What term describes the policy of Britain and France towards Hitler’s demands?
Appeasement
The policy of appeasement was intended to prevent another war by conceding to some of Hitler’s demands.
What significant action did Hitler take after coming to power in 1933?
Increased the size of the military
This included reintroducing conscription and re-establishing the air force.
What was the consequence of Britain and France’s economic situation during the Great Depression?
Could not afford another war
Their financial struggles influenced their response to Hitler’s aggression.
