Why Did World War II Lead to a Greater Recognition

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why did World War II lead to a greater recognition of the pervasiveness of mental illness?

• A) Many women developed psychiatric conditions when left to raise families and make a living on their own.
• B) Over 70% of veterans suffered from either PTSD or substance abuse after the war.
• C) Two out of seven potential military recruits were rejected for psychiatric reasons.
• D) The military was unable to provide adequate mental health services to men in the field.

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Definitions:

Unanimous House Vote

A vote in which all present members of a legislative house, such as the House of Representatives, agree on a particular decision or piece of legislation.

Policy of Appeasement

A diplomatic strategy aimed at avoiding conflict by making concessions to an aggressive country or leader.

Germany's Aggressive Moves

Actions taken by Germany, particularly in the early 20th century, that were seen as hostile or expansionist, leading up to both World War I and World War II.

Munich Accord

An agreement reached in 1938 among Germany, Great Britain, France, and Italy that allowed Nazi Germany to annex part of Czechoslovakia in an attempt to appease Hitler and avoid war.