During WWII, culminating in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Created a 'Lost Generation' and widespread disillusionment.

Massive casualties, particularly in the Soviet Union, Poland, and Germany.

Many European nations and the US granted women the right to vote.

Shattered the previous sense of security and created a new kind of threat.

Women gained valuable workforce skills and economic independence.

Marked a turning point in history and the start of the nuclear age.

Great discoveries in physics, chemistry, and biology fueled optimism.

Most European nations that did not grant suffrage after WWI did so after WWII.

Contributed to the rise of authoritarian regimes.

Developed the theory of relativity and his work was crucial for the development of atomic energy.

A pioneer in quantum mechanics and involved in the development of the first nuclear reactor.

A writer who coined the term 'Lost Generation'.

A writer who described the disillusionment of the youth after WWI, part of the 'Lost Generation'.

The generation that came of age during WWI, characterized by disillusionment and aimlessness.

Einstein's theory revolutionizing understanding of gravity and spacetime.

A fundamental theory in physics that provides a description of the physical properties of nature at the scale of atoms and subatomic particles.

The right of all adult citizens to vote, regardless of sex, race, belief, or social status.

A political system where a single ruler or party exercises total control over the state.

A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.

Organized efforts to achieve political, economic, personal, and social equality for women.

The period in history defined by the existence and potential use of nuclear weapons.

The ability of an individual to support themselves financially without reliance on others.

Knowledge based on facts and evidence, not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.