Unit 5 - Great Depression & New Deal Review

What is the name given to October 29th 1929 that signaled the start of the Great Depression?

Who was the President at the start of the Great Depression?

The FDIC was created through the Emergency Banking Act

The main goal of the New Deal was to provide _______________

What New Deal Program offered jobs to young men to work on conservation projects around the USA?

Term given to FDR's radio talks that helped boost American moral

Herbert Hoover believed in "Rugged Individualism"

Huey "The Kingfish" Long argued that people should be guaranteed a home and a yearly income of $2500

Term given to those who had to move because of the Dust Bowl

The Great Depression ended because of the New Deal programs.

Term given to the idea of "hands off" economic policy. The idea that the economy would eventually fix itself.

Name given to the homeless communities that mocked the President

Name given to the army veterans who marched on Washington demanding to get a payment they were due?

What New Deal program created a plan to help those with disabilities, lack of parents, or those who retired?

Which one of the following is NOT a reason for the Great Depression?

Argued with FDR saying he was wrong not to nationalize the banking system during the GD?

The CCC hired men and women to build bridges, roads, and homes during the Great Depression

What New Deal program employed individuals to paint murals, build public parks, and contracted theater troupes?

Speculation is the act of buying a risky stock that may or may not make you money

____________ is the act of adding justices to the Supreme Court for political reasons

Francis Townsend argued that individuals above the age of 60 should retire and open up jobs for the youth.

Which state was NOT effected by the Dust Bowl

Which New Deal program focused on monitoring the Stock Market and protecting investors?

What President is responsible for the First and Second New Deal?

Who was contracted to take photos and publish them to help gain support for New Deal Programs?

What was the term that referred to the practice of buying stocks with loans?

What New Deal program focused on building dams and electrifying the surrounding area?

What was one way the Dust Bowl was created?

______________ is when a government spends more money than it brings in through taxes.

The AAA or Agricultural Adjustment Administration is still in business today.