3.2 Hardships of the Great Depression & Hoover's Response

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Take a guess! What do you think were some of the hardships Americans faced during the Great Depression?

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Based on this photo, who do you believe many Americans blamed for the Great Depression?

Draw

Circle the context clues that led you to believe that Hoover was responsible for the Great Depression.

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The makeshift towns built by homeless people during the Great Depression were called

.

Multiple Choice

What was President Hoover's initial response to the economic collapse at the start of the Great Depression?

• He believed the economy would recover and delayed direct intervention by the federal government.

• He immediately implemented large-scale government relief programs.

• He resigned from the presidency.

• He increased taxes to fund social programs.

Multiple Select

Which of the following beliefs were held by President Herbert Hoover?

• Rugged individualism

• Strong belief in limited government

• Immediate government intervention in the economy

• Dependence on government assistance

Multiple Choice

What is a HOOVER FLAG?

• An empty pocket turned inside out

• The cardboard used to line worn-out shoes

• A broken-down car pulled by a horse

• Newspapers used for warmth

Multiple Choice

What is a HOOVER WAGON?

• The cardboard used to line worn-out shoes

• An empty pocket turned inside out

• A broken-down car pulled by a horse

• Newspapers used for warmth

Multiple Choice

What is a HOOVER BLANKET?

• Newspapers used for warmth

• The cardboard used to line worn-out shoes

• An empty pocket turned inside out

• A broken-down car pulled by a horse

Multiple Choice

What is a HOOVER LEATHER?

• Newspapers used for warmth

• The cardboard used to line worn-out shoes

• An empty pocket turned inside out

• A broken-down car pulled by a horse

Multiple Select

Which actions did President Hoover take in response to the economic crash, and how did these reflect his values?

• He asked individuals to work harder and tighten their belts

• He encouraged business leaders to keep workers employed

• He persuaded Congress to pass a $160 million tax cut

• He called for immediate government takeover of businesses

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The Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) mainly provided emergency financing to

, farmers, railroads, and other businesses.

Open Ended

Imagine you are living during the Great Depression and the president is not doing much to support Americans in need. How would you feel? What would you do to respond or make a change?

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason World War I veterans marched to Washington D.C. in 1932?

• To demand early payment of their promised pension

• To protest against the Great Depression

• To support President Hoover

• To enlist for another war

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How did President Hoover respond to the Bonus Army's peaceful protest, and what was the outcome?

Draw

Suffering the effects of the Great Depression, the World War I veterans demanded early payment of their pension bonuses, which were not due to be paid until 1945.

Many brought their families with them, and they set up a camp in Washington, D.C.  

After the shelters were burned, General MacArthur ignored President Hoover's orders and ordered another assault.  

How would Americans respond to this picture in the newspapers?  Create a caption or a headline for this picture.

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By the start of 1932, unemployment hovered near

percent.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of the Great Depression by the start of 1932?

• Unemployment hovered near 25 percent

• Thousands of banks and factories closed

• President Hoover was praised for his response to the Bonus Army crisis

• Hoover faced likely defeat in the 1932 election

Open Ended

Why was President Hoover unable to address the problems of the Great Depression?

Open Ended

If you were the president of the U.S. during this time, what are TWO THINGS you would do to help support America and Americans?