Crash/Depression/New Deal Quiz

Dorothea Lange

Famous photographer who documented the social effects of the Great Depression.

Herbert Hoover

President at the start of the Depression known for "Voluntary Action" and the Hawley-Smoot Tariff.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)

Winner of the Election of 1932 who implemented the New Deal and used Fireside Chats.

The Bonus Army

WWI veterans who marched on Washington to demand early payment of bonuses.

Frances Perkins

Key figure in FDR's administration and the first female cabinet member.

The Great Depression

The period of severe economic downturn following the 1929 stock market crash.

Dust Bowl

Environmental crisis in the Great Plains caused by drought and poor farming practices.

21st Amendment

The amendment that repealed Prohibition, related to the Election of 1932.

Election of 1932

Turning point election where FDR defeated Hoover, marking a change in government style.

Hawley-Smoot Tariff

A high tax on imports that was meant to protect the economy but worsened the crash.

The New Deal

FDR's program of Relief, Recovery, and Reform to fix the economy.

First 100 Days

A period of intense legislative activity at the beginning of FDR's presidency.

Bank Holiday

FDR's action of closing the banks to restore public confidence in the financial system.

Brother can you spare a dime

A song that symbolized the loss of pride and social effects of the Depression.

Hoovervilles

Shanty towns built by homeless people, named to mock President Hoover's perceived inaction.

Relief, Recovery, Reform

The three primary aims and goals of the New Deal programs.

Fireside Chats

Radio broadcasts used by FDR to communicate directly with the American public.

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

New Deal program that provided jobs for young men in environmental conservation.

Social Security Act

Major Second New Deal legislation creating a safety net for the elderly and unemployed.

Indian Reorganization Act of 1934

Legislation also known as the Wheeler-Howard Act that shifted policy toward tribal self-government.

Empire State Building

A major construction project completed during the Depression era.

Stock Market Crash

The 1929 event caused by danger signs like overproduction and speculation.

Second New Deal

The second stage of FDR's programs, including the Social Security Act.

Election of 1936

FDR's re-election which showed continued support for New Deal policies.