Great Depression Flashcards
1
Q
What caused the Great Depression in the US?
A
The Stock Market crash 0f 1929
2
Q
How did President Herbert Hoover approach solving the depression?
A
To do as little as possible to help.
3
Q
Who was the “Bonus Army”?
A
People who tried to obtain the financial compensation promised to veterans of WWI
4
Q
Which president created the “New Deal”?
A
FDR
5
Q
What are some examples of New Deal programs?
A
The Tennessee Valley Authority, The Works Progress Administration, and The Social Security Act.
6
Q
Which event ultimately pulled the US out of the depression?
A
WWII production
