USA - Topic 1 - Economic Downturn and Recovery Flashcards
What major even happened in 1929 which caused the Great Depression
The Wall Street crash
By the end of 1929 how many people were unemployed in America
2.5 million
By which year were there 13 million Americans unemployed
1932
What nickname was given to the shanty towns on the outside of city’s and why
Hoovervilles due to president hoover not doing anything about the Great Depression and causing people to live in these conditions
Which name was given to those walking around America trying to find work
Hobos
What major environmental event hit Kansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma in 1931
A huge drought which contributed to the dust bowl
What were migrants from Oklahoma and Arkansas
Okies (Oklahoma) Arkies (Arkansas)
What was the unemployment rate for black workers in 1933
50%
Which tariff act was introduced in 1930 and what did it state
Hawley-Smoot tariff act which increased imported duties
Who won the 1932 presidential election
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What were the 3 Rs of the new deal
Relief, Recovery, Reform (In that order)
What were the regular radio addresses by Roosevelt called
Fireside chats
What alphabet agency provided jobs for young men during the new deal
CCC (civilian conservation corps)
How many banks closed before Roosevelt’s presidency
2000
What 1935 court case declared arts of the new deal unconstitutional
Sick chickens case
