Americans Face Hard Times

A set of flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the lecture on Americans facing hard times during the Great Depression.

Dust Bowl

A region in the Great Plains that suffered severe drought during the 1930s, leading to massive dust storms and agricultural collapse.

Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic downturn that lasted from 1929 until the late 1930s, affecting millions of Americans.

Mary McLeod Bethune

An educator and civil rights leader who served as an advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and was a member of the Black Cabinet.

John Steinbeck

An American author whose works, including 'The Grapes of Wrath,' depicted the struggles of American life during the Great Depression.

Woody Guthrie

A folk singer and songwriter known for his music that reflected the hardships faced by Americans during the Great Depression.

The New Deal

A series of programs and policies enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression aimed at promoting economic recovery.

Soil Conservation

Practices designed to prevent soil erosion and maintain soil health, such as planting grass and trees to hold soil in place.

Migrant Mother

A famous photograph taken by Dorothea Lange, depicting a widowed migrant worker and her children during the Great Depression.

WPA (Works Progress Administration)

A New Deal agency that employed millions of job-seekers to carry out public works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads.

FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)

A U.S. government agency created during the New Deal to protect bank depositors by insuring deposits.