The New Deal and World War Two (Hannes Metssalu)

The New Deal and World War Two: 

The New Deal and World War Two (1933 – 1945) Hannes Metssalu

The New Deal: 

The New Deal Introduced by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932. Claimed that recovery from The Great Depression was possible. Relief, Recovery and Reforms

Hundred Days: 

Hundred Days Remarkable accomplishments during the first 100 days. „Bank Holiday“ (March 6-9) Economy Act (March 14) Reforestation Relief Act (March 31)

PowerPoint Presentation: 

Reforestation Relief Act , Federal Emergency Relief Ac t, Agricultural Adjustment Act , Federal Securities Act , National Employment System Act , Home Owners Refinancing Act , Farm Credit Act , Banking Act of 1933 , Gold Reserve Act , Farm Mortgage Refinancing Act , Crop Loan Act , Jones-Connally Farm Relief Act , Cotton Control Act , Jones-Costigan Act , Securities Exchange Act , Corporate Bankruptcy Act , Farm Mortgage Foreclosure Act , Silver Purchase Act , National Housing Act , Taylor Grazing Act , Tobacco Control Act , Federal Farm Bankruptcy Act , Emergency Relief Appropriation Act , Social Security Act , Banking Act of 1935 , Public Utilities Act , Revenue Act , Agricultural Adjustment Act , Supreme Court Retirement Act , National Labor Relations Act , Social Security Act , Judicial Procedure Reform Act , Emergency Relief Appropriations Act , Chandler Act

Primary goals: 

Primary goals Give work to all Americans (including women). Protect their savings and property. Provide relief for sick, old and unemployed. Make U.S. Economy grow again.

World War II: 

World War II USA was very hesitant to join WW2. USA fought on the Allies’ side along with France, Soviet Union, USA, Great Britain .

The Pacific Theatre: 

The Pacific Theatre Japan attacks Pearl Harbor (7 December 1941) -> USA declares war on Japan and Germany. Battle of Midway (3-6 June 1942) -> USA pushes back Japan’s forces. Japan suffers heavy casualties.

The European Theatre: 

The European Theatre Allies won the North African Campaign in May 1943. Italian Campaign in September 1943. - Very big casualties for USA. - Germany surrendered in May 1945.

PowerPoint Presentation: 

D-Day (June 6, 1944) - Largest number of men and weapons were used. The Battle of Bulge (December 1944) - USA suffered 75,000 casualites. - Germany suffered 100,000 casualties. - Axis were defeated. Atomic bombs to Nagasaki and Hiroshima (August 1945) V-E Day (May 8, 1945) V-J Day (August 14, 1945)

Thank you for listening!: 

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