Unit 6: The Great Depression part 1

Betting that stocks will continue to rise, allowing the investor to make a lot of money.

Established system for companies to buy and sell shares.

Public Works Administration (PWA)

The desolate area between the Dakota's and Texas 1932-1940.

Bull Market

Homeless people who wandered the country and "rode the rails" to get from one place to another.

When a stock broker calls an investor and demands immediate payment. 

Homeless camps were also called.... 

Shanty towns were also called.... 

Small cash down payment as low as 10% for the  purchase of stocks. 

Borrowing money you don't have to pay for items/projects you need. 

What does FDIC mean? 

Hawley-Smoot Tariff, what did it do to the economy?