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Dust Bowl (1930s)

A series of severe dust storms caused by drought and poor farming practices in the Great Plains. It led to mass migration, especially to California, as farmers lost their land.

Black Tuesday (October 29, 1929)

The stock market crash that marked the beginning of the Great Depression. Investors panicked, selling off stocks in massive numbers, wiping out fortunes overnight.

Relief, Recovery, Reform (1933)

The three main goals of FDR's New Deal: Relief for struggling Americans, Recovery to rebuild the economy, and Reform to prevent future depressions.

Bank Run (1930s)

When large numbers of people withdrew their money from banks in fear of collapse, causing many banks to fail. This worsened the Great Depression until FDR implemented banking reforms.

Soup Kitchen (1930s)

Charitable places that provided free meals to the unemployed and homeless during the Great Depression, often run by churches and private organizations.

Hooverville (1930s)

Shantytowns built by homeless Americans during the Great Depression, named sarcastically after President Hoover, whom many blamed for their suffering.

Stock Market Crash (1929)

A financial collapse caused by excessive stock speculation and economic instability, leading to the Great Depression. It resulted in bank failures, job losses, and severe economic decline.

TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) (1933)

A New Deal program that built dams and power plants in the Tennessee Valley, providing electricity, flood control, and jobs to the region.

WPA (Works Progress Administration) (1935)

A massive New Deal program that created millions of jobs in public works projects like roads, bridges, and the arts. It helped reduce unemployment.

CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) (1933)

A New Deal program that provided jobs for young men in conservation projects, such as planting trees and building national parks, helping both employment and the environment.

FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) (1933)

A New Deal reform that insured bank deposits to restore public confidence in banks and prevent future bank failures.

SSA (Social Security Act) (1935)

A key New Deal program that provided financial aid to the elderly, unemployed, and disabled through a government-run pension system.