Unit 5: The Great Depression Flashcard

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On October 29th, 1929 the stock market took an all time drop with millions losing their life savings this is known as

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Black Tuesday

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Which of the following BEST describes farmers during the Great Depression?

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A drought and low prices forced many farmers into poverty and foreclosures.

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Shantytowns and homes made by homeless people from scrap wood and tins become known as

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Hooverville

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After President Hoover failed to help the public, who ran for election on the slogan a New Deal for Americans?

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Franklin D Roosevelt

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The New Deal is BEST described as

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temporary help and relief to some Americans, but could not sustain or end the Great Depression

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FDR wanted to be able to control all parts of the government including the Supreme court, he tried doing this by attempting to...

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Pack the Supreme Court with his judges

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The Great Depression began in

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1929

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What effect did the Dust Bowl storms have on the Great Depression?

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Many farmers were forced to leave the Great Plains.

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In the 1930's, people would line up at ____________ to get food. These were normally run by charities.

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Soup Kitchens

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Who was president at the time of the Stock Market Crash of 1929?

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Herbert Hoover