US History - 1930's Flashcards
1
Q
What caused the Great Depression?
A
Panic, stock market crash, withdrawing money, or loans
2
Q
What environmental event hit the Mid-West and caused people to move away?
A
Dust bowl
3
Q
What is the purpose of the great projects started by the US Govt during the Great Depression?
A
Create jobs
4
Q
Name one agency from Alphabet Soup.
A
TVA, PWA, or WPA
5
Q
Who was President of the US during the Alphabet Soup days?
A
FDR
6
Q
How did the Great Depression lead to WWII?
A
Vacuum of power, Hitler and others filled that.
OR
Interdependent economy, our fall caused Europe’s war, gave window of opportunity for dictators to rise.
