Unit 5: The Great Depression Review Sheet

Front

Identify 3 examples of the impact of unemployment on everyday life: Choose the correct trio.

Back

Increased poverty, housing instability, and reduced consumer spending

Front

The stock market crash in 1929 occurred due to:

Back

Over-speculation and economic imbalances

Front

Identify 4 causes of the Great Depression: Stock Market Crash, Bank Failures, Decline in Spending, and High Tariffs

Back

Stock Market Crash, Bank Failures, Decline in Spending, and High Tariffs

Front

What are Hoovervilles?

Back

make-shift homes/shantytowns (made from cardboard, scrap metal, wood, etc.) located on vacant lots, alleyways that homeless lived in.

Front

How did President Hoover respond to the Great Depression?

Back

He relied on voluntary cooperation and limited federal involvement, believing in "rugged individualism."

Front

What were the causes of the Dust Bowl?

Back

The Dust Bowl was caused by a combination of severe drought, poor agricultural practices, and high winds.

Front

Which statement best describes the difference between Hoover and Roosevelt's approach to the Great Depression?

Back

Hoover did NOT believe in federal government intervention in relief efforts, whereas FDR DID involve the government in helping the people.

Front

What did the Bonus Army want?

Back

Their bonuses from WWI paid to them early.

Front

How did Hoover respond to their demands?

Back

Said no; forced them to leave Washington D.C. by calling in army, who teargassed crowd (child blinded, baby killed).

Front

How did Americans feel about Hoover’s response?

Back

They were angry with how Hoover treated the veterans, which damaged his reelection campaign.