Matching Pairs World War II Online version Matching game by Laura Carrasco 1 The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States. 2 stated that the U.S. government could lend or lease (rather than sell) war supplies to any nation deemed “vital to the defense of the United States.” 3 a period in history of dramatic social and political change. For the first time, more Americans lived in cities than on farms. 4 German politician who was the dictator of Germany from 1933 until his death in 1945. He rose to power as the leader of the Nazi Party, 5 he act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process (as to prevent harm or improve functioning)