The document discusses several topics related to the Great Depression, World War II, and racism during that era: 1) The Great Depression devastated the global economy in the 1930s, leading to high unemployment, bank failures, and reduced production. Governments increased social welfare programs to help citizens. 2) Both FDR and Hitler rose to power in response to the Depression, implementing new economic policies and work programs. However, FDR aimed to reform capitalism while Hitler pursued a more authoritarian system. 3) During WWII, the US initially remained neutral but provided aid to Britain. Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor drew the US into the war, and war production helped end the Depression. 4) Racism on

1. The Great Depression and World War II By Audria Muscara Dr. Arguello HIST 141

3. The Great Depression had a devastating Impact, banks were failing, national production was cut in half and nearly ¼ of the labor force was unemployed

4. The long term effects of the economies credibility was devastating for recovery

7. The war not only created its position as the greatest industrial producer but as the world greatest creditor as well

8. At the Versailles peace conference (1919) undefined payment were imposed on Germany for the costs and damage from the war

11. The New Deal was more successful in solving farm problems in regards to modernization

12. Nazi efforts were more successful on behalf of farm laborers

14. Britain wanted to maintain a delicate balance in regards to foreign affairs and aim was to have the least amount of enemies.

15. Chamberlain, Prime Minister, reached personal agreements with Hitler and Mussolini.

17. Americans agreed to lend Battle ship destroyers for the ability to build naval bases for British possessions

18. Roosevelt’s reaction to the war states “The best immediate defense of the United States is the success of Great Britain in defending itself.”

21. Before Pearl Harbor westerners believed Japanese couldn’t shoot, sail, or fly very well. Almost everything was a shock in regards to the attack

22. Racism also changed the Japanese perception of themselves. Even when we commended them for there accomplishments in “westernizing” they were still painfully aware the rest still viewed them as immature and unstable.

24. Even after all of the racial hatred between Japan and America, the two countries turned cordial after Japan’s surrender

25. More racists stereotypes emerged even after peace was made. It reinforced the concert of Western superiority

26. The great change towards Japanese perception became apparent in 1970 when the country became an economic super power.