History Exam

During the 1920s what happened to the farmers’ debt?

They increased

What were the causes of the Great Depression?

Increase in spending on credit, farming crisis, Hawley-Smoot Tariff, Overproduction

What caused the Dust Bowl?

Drought, overproduction of crops, and wind

What was the 1st thing President Hoover did to help stop the Depression from worsening?

He ordered all banks closed the day after the stock market crash

What was the Bonus Army?

WWI veterans who were demanding their government promised bonus

Who ran for president in 1932?

Hoover and FD Roosevelt

What happened to farming during the Great Depression?

Fewer Americans farmed due to drought and money problems

What was a hobo?

Men and boys who rode the rails looking for work

What is direct relief?

Food and money given to the poor by the government

How far did migrants travel down Route 66 to reach California?

About 1200 miles