The Great Depression Flashcards
Thousands of vets called that asked for the war bonus
Bonus Army
The beginning of the Great Depression was caused by
The crash of the Stock Market
3 escapes for people during the depression
•Radio
•Movies
•Books
New type of jazz was called
Swing
What environmental disaster affected the farms on the planes? 
Dust Bowl
Many fled to the plain to the promise land of….
California
True False: there was fear of revolution, strikes, and protests
True
True/ False: the depression affected Germany and other places in Europe as well
True
Who offered to help the German people?
Hitler
In 1932, Hoover became associated with failure.
A). Shanty Towns became known as..?
B). Old newspapers became known as..?
C). Empty pockets became known as..?
A). Hoovervilles
B). HooverBlakets
C). Hooverflags
Who won the presidency in 1932 & promises a “New Deal”?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
By 1933_______mil were unemployed or ______% of the work force.
- 30 Million
- 25%
Who became a political threat to FDR by redistributing the wealth of America and promise, a house, car and radio to all Americans?
Huey Long
Name three things FDR did in his first 100 days as president to help the people
- Helped the farmers
- New money
- Put people in government payroll if they weren’t hired.
Name two programs of FDR’s second 100 days new deal
- CCC
- FDIC
