Great Depression

Question 1

When did the Congress of Tours take place?

Answer 1

1920

This congress was significant in the context of the French Socialist Party’s split.

Question 2

What significant event occurred on October 24, 1929?

Answer 2

Black Thursday, Wall Street Crash

This crash marked the beginning of the Great Depression.

Question 3

By what percentage did farm income decrease from 1929 to 1933?

Answer 3

50%

This decline severely impacted the agricultural sector.

Question 4

How did the economic crisis affect most of Europe in 1931?

Answer 4

The crisis led to bank closures in May

This was part of the broader effects of the Great Depression.

Question 5

When was Franklin D. Roosevelt elected?

Answer 5

November 8, 1932

FDR’s election marked a significant political shift in the U.S.

Question 6

What years did the Roosevelt era cover?

Answer 6

1932 to 1945

Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt are not the same.

Question 7

What was the unemployment figure in the U.S. in 1933?

Answer 7

13 million

This figure reflects the severe impact of the Great Depression.

Question 8

What environmental disaster occurred in 1933?

Answer 8

Dust Bowl

The Dust Bowl exacerbated the economic struggles of farmers.

Question 9

What was the purpose of the 100 days plan initiated in March 1933?

Answer 9

To implement New Deal programs until June

This plan aimed to address the economic crisis.

Question 10

What was created on February 6, 1934, and until when did it last?

Answer 10

Creation of Front Pop, lasted until 1938

Front Pop was a coalition of left-wing parties.

Question 11

What was declared unconstitutional in 1935?

Answer 11

NRA (National Recovery Administration)

The NRA was part of FDR’s New Deal efforts.

Question 12

What did the Wagner Act of 1935 establish?

Answer 12

Right to join trade unions and right to strike

This act strengthened labor rights in the U.S.

Question 13

What program was established from 1935 to 1945 to provide useful jobs?

Answer 13

WPA (Works Progress Administration)

The WPA employed about 8.5 million people.

Question 14

What were the Matignon Agreements aimed at improving?

Answer 14

Workers’ conditions

These agreements were signed on June 7, 1936.

Question 15

What did the Fair Labor Act of 1938 establish?

Answer 15

40-hour work week and 40 cents/hour minimum wage

This act aimed to improve labor standards.