The Great Depression

A new electrical appliance that made life easier....?

FDR's legislative program...?

_____________________ were appointed to key positions in under the Sec. of the Interior.

FDR addressed the public directly using radio talks called .....?

Jobs that were traditionally held by ______________ did not decline during the 30's.

New innovation at the movies?

Used as a means of escape...?

Looked for work across the country and used the rail lines to travel...?

The call for social change came from writers, painters and _________________.

Surpluses of agricultural crops cause...?

Gave aid for individuals injured in industrial accidents.

People that gamble with short-term investors are called...?

Unemployment was so high that __________________ were a common sight.

The __________________, Frances Perkins, pushed for social security and minimum wage for women.

Roosevelt's early days as president created policy and legislation....?

The Dust Bowl destroyed the lives of farmers on the _________ ___________.

Many state and national park facilities were constructed by workers from this organization.

Goal of the Reconstruction Finance Company.

This federal relief agency distributed $500 million to meet the growing demand for aid.

Dorthea Lange is best known for what?

The most devastating economic downturn in American history.

Before the crash, brokers were happy to lend money to buy ....?

Millions of unemployed Americans were forced to apply for ....?

A makeshift city of homeless people during the Depression...

The 3rd largest industry in the United States...

After Black Tuesday, the Federal Reserve system caused this to dry up...?

Savings vanished from banks because they lent money to these people before Black Tuesday...?

The Federal Reserve regulates which of the following?

Roosevelt did not abolish pole taxes, in an effort to maintain support from what group?

During the Depression, _______________________ families were the poorest in the nation.

1930's ___________________ stressed the usefulness of electrical equipment in the home.

The stock market crash caused stocks bought on ___________ to loss value.

Electricity was extended to over 90% of all Americans due to this bill.