1925 Historical Events and Figures

The video explores significant events of 1925, including Mussolini's rise to power, the first female governors in the U.S., and the birth of Ernesto Cardinal. It covers natural disasters like the Charlevoix Earthquake and the Tri-State Tornado, the emergence of Art Deco, and technological advancements such as the first synchronized transmission of pictures and sound. The video also highlights the publication of Mein Kampf, the UK's return to the gold standard, and the establishment of Mount Rushmore. The Locarno Treaties and the first surrealist art exhibition are also discussed.

Who rose to power in Italy in January 1925?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Adolf Hitler

• Winston Churchill

• Benito Mussolini

Which natural disaster was the deadliest in U.S. history, occurring in March 1925?

• Tri-State Tornado

• Great Chicago Fire

• San Francisco Earthquake

• Hurricane Katrina

What style emerged from the Paris exposition between April and October 1925?

• Art Nouveau

• Art Deco

• Baroque

• Rococo

Which explorer disappeared in the Amazon in 1925, sparking an unsolved mystery?

• Roald Amundsen

• Ernest Shackleton

• David Livingstone

• Percy Fawcett

Who achieved the first synchronized transmission of pictures and sound in 1925?

• Charles Francis Jenkins

• John Logie Baird

• Nikola Tesla

• Guglielmo Marconi

What significant publication did Adolf Hitler release in July 1925?

• The Communist Manifesto

• The Art of War

• Mein Kampf

• The Wealth of Nations

Which country returned to the gold standard in August 1925?

• United States

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• France

What was established in October 1925, marking a significant cultural landmark in the U.S.?

• Golden Gate Bridge

• Mount Rushmore

• Empire State Building

• Statue of Liberty

What was the outcome of the Locarno Treaties signed in December 1925?

• Formation of the United Nations

• Start of World War II

• Peace in Europe

• End of World War I

Where was the first surrealist art exhibition held in 1925?

• Berlin

• Paris

• New York

• London