Great Depression

New Deal program that federally insured a customer's bank deposit.

Plan for the government to spend more than it has in order to stimulate the economy.

Wrote novels, like Grapes of Wrath, which accurately depicted the Great Depression.

Wanted to reduce surplus of crops. Paid farmers not to grow crops on portions of their land.

New Deal program that built dams and provided cheap electricity.

President at the start of the Great Depression. Considered ineffective in handling the economy

Controlled industrial production and prices with industry created codes of fair competition.

New Deal reform program designed to provide a safety net for the elderly and the unemployed

The gov't pumps money into economy by creating jobs/ loaning money to businesses and farmers.

One cause of Great Depression: Highest tariff in U.S. history

Date of the stock market crash

Caused by drought and poor farming practices. Devastated the Midwest, caused migration west.

A demand for the investor to pay all their stocks purchased on credit at once.

New Deal program employing 18-25 year olds. They improved roads/ parks and sent money home.

Prolonged period of growth in the stock market.

Agency designed to regulate the stock market.

Louisiana politician who criticized FDR for not providing enough aid or "Sharing the Wealth" .