Stottlemyre - U.S. History - Chapter 14

On October 29, 1929 the bottom fell out of the stock market setting off a financial panic.

Signed by Hoover, this law lowered mortgage rates and allowed farmers to avoid foreclosure

Who is this?

Small towns consisting of makeshift shacks built from scrap materials

31st President of The United States, known for his laissez-faire approach.

The U.S. region where 1000s of farmers left their homes due to dust storms/evictions.

The period 1929-1940 when the economy plummeted and unemployment skyrocketed

The most widely used barometer of the stock market’s health.

Name the region that extends from the Mississippi to the Rockies.

This is a map of:

This public program authorized $2B emergency financing for banks, life insurance, railroads.

Ignoring risks, many Americans bought stocks and bonds hoping to make a quick profit through

A source of free or low cost food for struggling American families during the 1930s

This public works project authorized by Pres. Hoover provided water/electricity to California.

What area is highlighted in red?

Who is this?

A system of cash payments and food provided by the government.

A group of WWI veterans who traveled to D.C. to demand more compensation for their service.

An arrangement where consumers agree to purchase something today that they will pay for later

Lines of people waiting to receive food provided by charitable orgs. or public agencies