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The Great Depression
The Great Depression
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Why were the settlements nicknamed "Hoovervilles" during the Great Depression?
President Hoover established the towns to help people in need.
Many people blamed the Depression directly on the President.
The government gave the towns the name in honor of the President.
The president lived in the shanty towns with the people.
2
What is a stock?
Part ownership in a school
Part of a building
depressing
part ownership in a company
3
This employed over 50,000 to work on roads and other community projects.
Public Works Act
Civil Works Adminstration
New Deal
TVA
4
This was promised by President Roosevelt that would create jobs and stabilize the economy.
TVA
Hooverville
federal programs
"New Deal"
5
How much money did Tennessee lose during the depression?
$8 million
$7 billion
$7 million
$3 million
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The ____________________________ created jobs for young men and five state parks.
Civilian Conservation Corps
Public Works Adminstration
New Deal
Tennessee Valley Act
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President Roosevelt is credited for pulling the country out of the Great Depression.
False
True
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_______________ provided jobs building roads and public buildings like the Tennessee Supreme Court Building.
Public Works Act
Public Works Adminstration
Public Valley Act
Private Works Adminstration
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This controlled flooding from the TN River and opened up farmland.
TVA
CCC
PWA
FDR
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Why were many Hoovervilles located near rivers and creeks?
They wanted to establish trade routes.
They needed to fish everyday.
They needed fresh water for drinking, cooking and bathing.
They wanted a nice view of the water.
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When did the stock market crash?
October 24, 1929
October 24, 2008
October 24, 1999
October 24, 1909
