The Great Depression Flashcards
What event is known as the Great Depression?
A severe worldwide economic downturn that lasted from 1929 to the late 1930s.
True or False: The Great Depression began with the stock market crash of 1929.
True
Fill in the blank: The Great Depression led to widespread __________ in the United States.
unemployment
What was the unemployment rate in the United States during the peak of the Great Depression?
Approximately 25%
Which U.S. president implemented the New Deal in response to the Great Depression?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a part of the New Deal? (A) Social Security Act (B) Federal Reserve Act (C) Civilian Conservation Corps (D) Works Progress Administration
B) Federal Reserve Act
How did the Great Depression affect farmers in the United States?
Many farmers faced foreclosure and loss of land due to falling crop prices and drought.
True or False: The Great Depression only affected the United States.
False
What was the Dust Bowl?
A severe drought in the 1930s that devastated agriculture in the Great Plains.
Fill in the blank: The Great Depression led to the rise of __________ movements and labor unions.
socialist
What was one psychological effect of the Great Depression on individuals?
Increased rates of anxiety and depression.
Multiple Choice: Which group faced significant discrimination during the Great Depression? (A) Women (B) African Americans (C) Immigrants (D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What was the purpose of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?
To provide jobs for young men in environmental conservation projects.
True or False: The Great Depression led to the establishment of Social Security in the United States.
True
What impact did the Great Depression have on education?
Many families could not afford to send their children to school, leading to increased dropout rates.
Fill in the blank: The __________ of 1933 was a key legislative measure aimed at stabilizing the banking system.
Emergency Banking Act
What was a common coping mechanism for families during the Great Depression?
Bartering goods and services.
Multiple Choice: Which artistic movement gained prominence during the Great Depression? (A) Surrealism (B) Regionalism (C) Impressionism (D) Cubism
B) Regionalism
What was the role of the Public Works Administration (PWA)?
To create jobs through large-scale public works projects.
True or False: The Great Depression ended with the start of World War II.
True
What was one major effect of the Great Depression on women?
Women increasingly entered the workforce to support their families.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a series of radio addresses by Franklin D. Roosevelt to communicate with the American public.
Fireside Chats
What was the significance of the Securities Act of 1933?
It aimed to restore public confidence in the stock market by regulating securities sales.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major cause of the Great Depression? (A) Overproduction (B) Stock market speculation (C) Bank failures (D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What was one way the government provided relief to the unemployed during the Great Depression?
Establishment of job programs through the New Deal.
True or False: The Great Depression had no long-term effects on American society.
False
How many people had lost their jobs by 1932
13million (25% of the labour force)
What is rugged individualism
The idea that people can overcome hardship through their own hard work with no government help
What were the 3 rs
Relief recovery reform
What were the terms of the new deal
- all banks were closed and inspected, fixing the banking crisis
- cut the wages of people in the military and government
- ## legalising alcohol
What did the AAA do
The agricultural adjustment agency paid farmers to produce less food and destroy some of the excess food
What did the CCC do
It employed unemployed 18-25yr olds to do general work in the countryside, planting trees and clearing paths etc, starting a programme to control mosquitoes which ended malaria in America. The civilian conversation corps created nearly 2.5million jobs
What did the TVA do
The Tennessee valley authority Provided work building dams and power stations along the Tennessee river, a very poor area.
