Great Depression

What were the main causes of the Great Depression?

• Decrease in international trade

• Stock market crash of 1929, overproduction, and over spending

• Government overspending

• Rise in labor union power

How did the Great Depression impact American society?

• The Great Depression led to increased job opportunities, economic growth, and prosperity in American society.

• The Great Depression had no impact on American society.

• The Great Depression led to high unemployment, poverty, homelessness, and widespread economic hardship in American society.

• The Great Depression only affected the wealthy and had no impact on the rest of American society.

What were some of the New Deal programs implemented during the Great Depression?

• Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)

• Medicare and Medicaid Act

• Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Works Progress Administration (WPA), Social Security Act, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

• National Recovery Administration (NRA)

What was the Dust Bowl ?

• The Dust Bowl was a period of heavy rainfall that led to flooding and economic prosperity for farmers

• The Dust Bowl was a period of severe dust storms that greatly damaged the ecology and farming of the Midwest.

• The Dust Bowl was a time of peace and abundance in the American and Canadian prairies

• The Dust Bowl was a series of volcanic eruptions that caused widespread destruction and economic growth for farmers

What event is often considered the beginning of the Great Depression?

• The New Deal

• Prohibition

• Stock market crash of 1929 (Black Tuesday)

• World War II

What was the unemployment rate during the peak of the Great Depression?

• 25%

• 50%

• 10%

• 15%

How did the stock market crash contribute to the Great Depression?

• The stock market crash had no impact on the Great Depression

• The stock market crash only affected a small portion of the population

• The stock market crash caused an increase in consumer spending and business investment

• The stock market crash led to a loss of confidence in the economy, reduced consumer spending, and decreased production.

What were some of the major effects of the Great Depression on families?

• Increased job opportunities and economic stability

• Decreased social welfare programs and support for families

• Financial strain, homelessness, and struggles to provide basic necessities for children.

• Improved access to healthcare and education

What was the name of the homeless camps during the Great Depression?

• Homeless Parks

• Homeless island

• Hoovertowns

• Hoovervilles

Which TWO Presidents of the United States were in office during the Great Depression?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Herbert Hoover

• Woodrow Wilson

• Calvin Coolidge