great depression and new deal review

What were the important causes of the Great Depression?

Key causes included stock market crash, bank failures, and reduced consumer spending.

Why did people call shantytowns 'Hoovervilles'?

They were named after President Hoover, who was blamed for the economic crisis.

What groups of people were part of the Bonus Army that marched on Washington?

World War I veterans seeking early payment of a bonus for their service.

What were the effects of the Great Depression?

Widespread unemployment, poverty, and economic despair.

What administration was responsible for creating new jobs and putting people to work?

The Franklin D. Roosevelt administration.

What Act was created to raise prices of farm products?

The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA).

What did John Steinbeck write his novel about?

The struggles of American families during the Great Depression, particularly represented in 'The Grapes of Wrath'.

Due to frustration with Herbert Hoover during the Great Depression, Hoovervilles became the name of what?

Shantytowns where homeless individuals lived.

What did Herbert Hoover believe there should be during the Great Depression?

Limited government intervention in the economy.

How did high tariffs on overseas goods affect the Great Depression?

They reduced international trade, worsening the economic downturn.

What time period was the photo 'Migrant Mother' taken place?

During the Great Depression in 1936.

What happened during The New Deal?

A series of programs and reforms to provide relief for the unemployed and recovery of the economy.

What were the causes of the Great Depression?

Causes included over-speculation, stock market crash, and a falling agricultural sector.

What were the major causes of the Dust Bowl?

Severe drought, poor agricultural practices, and high winds.

What years did the Great Depression take place?

From 1929 to the late 1930s.

What date did the Stock Market crash?

October 29, 1929.

How did President Hoover respond to the Bonus Army?

He ordered the army to disperse the veterans from Washington, D.C.

What group of people helped build dams to provide electric power to seven southern states?

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

What event signifies the end of the Roaring 20s?

The Stock Market Crash of 1929.

What happened during the Stock Market 'crash'?

A dramatic decline in stock prices caused panic selling.

What is the Dust Bowl?

A period of severe dust storms causing major ecological and agricultural damage in the 1930s.

Why did the economy fall in the late 1920s?

Over-speculation in stocks, uneven wealth distribution, and agricultural decline.

What required corporations to provide truthful information on all stock offerings?

The Securities Act of 1933.

Why was the Securities and Exchange Commission created?

To regulate and oversee the securities industry and protect investors.

What did the Tennessee Valley Authority do?

Provided electricity, flood control, and economic development in the Tennessee Valley.

What established the National Labor Relations Board to settle disputes between employers and employees?

The National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) of 1935.

What provides pension for retired workers and their spouses?

The Social Security Act of 1935.

Was the Agricultural Drought a cause of the Great Depression?

Yes, it contributed to economic hardship and the Dust Bowl.

Describe the American economy in the late 1920s?

Booming initially, but marked by over-speculation and disregard for economic fundamentals.

What did President Hoover do in response to the Great Depression?

Promoted voluntary measures and limited government intervention.

What was Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plan for dealing with the Great Depression?

The New Deal, aimed at relief, recovery, and reform.

Where did Franklin D. Roosevelt plan to take the executive branch of the federal government?

To be more active and involved in economic issues.

Which New Deal program fought wildfires and created wildfire breaks?

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

What were the effects of the dust storms in the 1930s?

Severe agricultural damage, displacement of people, and economic loss.

How did the attitudes towards the federal government shift during the Great Depression?

Public expectation grew for government to take an active role in economic recovery.

How did the public react to President Franklin Roosevelt’s 'court-packing' plan?

There was significant backlash and it was ultimately seen as controversial.

What New Deal agency created dams that produced hydroelectricity?

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

What was a long-term result of the New Deal?

The establishment of social safety nets and stronger federal government role in the economy.

What impact did government policies have on the Rise and fall of the unemployment rate?

Government initiatives helped reduce unemployment through job creation programs.

What does the Wizard of Oz have to do with the late 1930s?

It was an allegorical representation of the struggles facing Americans during the Great Depression.