Stock Market Crash & Depression: US 9

Great American author of the 1930's who wrote "Of Mice & Men" and "The Grapes of Wrath."

Making high risk investments in the stock market hoping for very high short term profits.

US Army General that was ordered to force Bonus protestors out of their camp in Washington.

Number of farm foreclosures during the Depression.

A bill that intended to give WWI veterans a retirement bonus early in 1932 instead of 1945.

His movie studio provided Americans with an escape from the depression. Produced "Snow White."

An Event: It was staged by the Communist Party of the United States. 1,200 participated.

When a public panic leads to a massive withdrawal of accounts at financial institutions.

Hoover's belief that Americans preferred to help themselves rather than rely on government.

Hollywood Actor that starred in "Mr. Smith goes to Washington" and "It's a Wonderful Life!"

He wrote "The Sound and The Fury" with a stream of consciousness technique.

Number of bank accounts lost from closures during the Depression.

Democrat that lost the 1928 Presidential election. He was the first Catholic candidate.

1929 Tariff law: raised tariffs to a high level keeping companies from selling goods overseas.

Number of unemployed Americans in 1933.

Described as a 1930's "Hollywood Heart Throb" and was the lead actor in "Gone With the Wind."

A "bull market."

It is when the stock market is losing value and investors are motivated to sell. Contraction.

Her photography of average Americans during the depression appeared in magazines across the US.

An event: WWI veterans camped in Washington DC hoping to receive an early payment.

October 29, 1929. Stock market crashed with a loss of $30 billion. "The Great Crash."

He won the Presidential election of 1928 campaigning on continued prosperity in the US.

Great 30's radio comedian that helped Americans forget their troubles during his show.

The number of Hoboes traveling and wandering around the US during the Depression.

Borrowing money to invest in the stock market. Must be repaid regardless of profit or loss.