The Great Depression

When was the Great Depression?

• 1920-1929

• 1910-1919

• 1929-1939

• 1939-1949

Who was the FIRST president during the Great Depression?

• Herbert Hoover

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Who was the SECOND president during the Great Depression?

• Herbert Hoover

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What caused the Great Depression?

• World War I

• World War II

• Hitler

• The Stock Market Crash

What were the names of temporary towns for the homeless?

• Rooseveltvilles

• Hoovervilles

What products became popular during the 1920s?

• Computers, Trains, Ships

• Cars, Radios, Phones

• Cell phones, rocket ships, Boats

Why did people buy so many expensive products?

• The lifestyle of the 1920's was focused on excess and pleasure

• They were necessary at the time.

What does "buying on credit" mean?

• Paying for the entire product

• Paying for the product over several months or years

How many years did the Great Depression last?

• 1 year

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 12 years

What ended the Great Depression?

• World War I

• The Space Race

• World War II

• Franklin D. Roosevelt