Evaluate scientific,artistic ,social and technological change in 1920's.
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Albert Einstein
Scientist who developed the theory of relativity
theory of relativity
Idea that as moving objects approach the speed of light, space and time become relative
Sigmund Freud
Physician who exposed the workings of the unconscious mind
existentialism
Philosophy that says each person must make meaning in a world that has no universal meaning
Friedrich Nietzsche
German philosopher who dismissed reason, democracy, and progress as empty ideas
surrealism
Art movement in which a dreamlike world, outside of reality, is portrayed or evoked
jazz
Lively, loose form of popular music developed in the United States
Charles Lindbergh
First person to fly alone across the Atlantic
2. What is existentialism?
Existentialism argues that
there is no universal meaning to the world.
Each person must give life meaning
through his or her own actions.
3. What two new styles arose in the
visual arts?
The new music style was jazz and the new art form was surrealism which showed a dreamlike existence such as Pablo Picasso
coalition government
Temporary alliance of several political parties
Weimar Republic
Government of Germany after World War I
Great Depression
Severe economic downturn that followed the collapse of the U.S. stock market in 1929
Franklin D. Roosevelt
President of the United States during the Depression
New Deal
Roosevelton 's program for creating jobs and improving the American economy
1. Why was the postwar situation in
Germany especially bad?
The postwar situation in Germany was bad because it had no political allies,its economy was down,inflation was on the rise.
2. What caused the Great Depression?
The depression affected other countries. Nations raised tariffs�taxes on goods imported from other countries�to keep import prices high. They hoped to increase sales by local companies. Unfortunately, trade between nations dropped, and unemployment shot u
3. How did the United States meet the
crisis?
In the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt began program called the New Deal. The government spent large amounts of money on constructing roads,dams, bridges, airports, and buildings. This effort created jobs for millions.
Businesses and farmers also got
2. What were some of Hitler's beliefs?
Hitler wrote a book that summarized his ideas. It was called Mein Kampf. Hitler believed that Germans were superior to all other people. He said that the Treaty of
Versailles treated Germany unfairly. He also said that a crowded Germany needed more mensur
3. What changes did Hitler make?
Changes that Hitler made were he became a dictator.(Hitler Youth) he burned books that went against Nazi ideas. He forced children to join Nazi groups.
appeasement
Third Reich German empire
Munich Conference Meeting of world powers in 1938 that allowed Hitler to take part
of Czechoslovakia
Giving in to keep the peace
Axis Powers
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Francisco Franco
Spain's Fascist dictator
isolationism
Belief that political ties with other countries should be avoided
Third Reich
German empire
Munich Conference
Meeting of world powers in 1938 that allowed Hitler to take part of Czechoslovakia