Great Depression

Famous New Deal program that brought electricity and stopped dangerous flooding for thousands.

The name of the protesting army that Hoover refused to pay veteran bonuses due to bad economy.

The New Deal ENDED the Great Depression.

FDR's plan to bring RELIEF, RECOVERY, and REFORM to the US economy was known as the

True or False: The Great Depression affected more than the US.

When the government hands out cash to relieve suffering, this is called

Farmers suffered the most as food prices fell from WWI highs to low, lows.

During Roosevelt's first _________ days in office, he passed 15 major pieces of legislation.

How many of the nation's banks failed and with them people's life savings?

Many people bought stocks and bonds hoping to sell for a quick windfall. This is called

True or False: Industries showed signs of trouble in the 1920's, ten years before the crash.

Hoover does not attempt direct INTERVENTION of the economy until he created the

The President before Roosevelt who dealt poorly with the Great Depression?

When the Midwest was plagued by tremendous storms of dirt and debris, the area was known as the

AFTERMATH: The New Deal increased the power of the presidency.

The time period of great unemployment and when the economy plummeted is known as

One limited success of Hoover's efforts to create jobs during the Great Depression was

To make playing the stock market easier, people took out loans to buy stocks. This is called

US entry into WWII finally ended the Great Depression because of the vast # of jobs created.

Roosevelt's New Deal programs were often referred to only by their

NEW DEAL Criticism: Americans now expect government to directly intervene during crisis.

A huge cause of the Great Depression occurred when people purchased goods with

The President elected after President Herbert Hoover lost the 1932 election?

Eleanor Roosevelt, the President's wife, was known for her compassionate humanitarian efforts.

October 29, 1929 the US Stock Exchange sold off 16.4 million shares of stocks at drastic prices

Life during the Great Depression was hard. Which of the following hardships occurred?

Insurance for the jobless, disability, dependent children, & elderly. Most successful New Deal