Great Depression Flashcard

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What time period does the image refer to?

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1929 - 1945

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What era is known for its cultural and economic prosperity in America after WW1?

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The Roaring Twenties

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Which of the following was a popular form of entertainment during the Roaring Twenties? Watching television, Listening to the radio and gramophones, Playing video games, Surfing the internet

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Listening to the radio and gramophones

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What significant change occurred in American cities during the Roaring Twenties?

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Increase in industrialization and urbanization

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What was a significant economic event that occurred on October 29, 1929?

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The Stock Market Crash

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During the Roaring Twenties, what did people rely on to spend their wealth in luxury?

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Credit

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What was a common practice among investors before the Stock Market Crash of 1929? Options: Buying stocks with cash only, Investing in real estate, Buying on margin using borrowed money, Trading in foreign currencies

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Buying on margin using borrowed money

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What was one of the effects of the Stock Market Crash of 1929?

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Banks failed and the economy declined

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What was a major economic issue during the Great Depression?

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High unemployment

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How did the Dust Bowl affect Texas during the Great Depression?

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It worsened the economic situation