Workers march peacefully in Washington DC in 1930

Workers march peacefully in Washington DC in 1930

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The video discusses one of the darkest periods in American history, the Great Depression, which was marked by widespread unemployment and economic despair following the 1929 stock market crash. Under President Herbert Hoover's leadership, the nation struggled to cope with the crisis.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general state of America during the period described?

An era of technological advancement

A period of political stability

A time of great prosperity

One of the darkest periods in history

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the President of the United States during this challenging time?

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Woodrow Wilson

Calvin Coolidge

Herbert Hoover

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the major challenges faced by the country under President Hoover?

High inflation rates

Massive unemployment

Political unrest

Technological backwardness

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event in 1929 contributed to the economic crisis?

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

The Dust Bowl

The Great Fire of New York

The stock market crash

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the 1929 stock market crash on the nation's economy?

It led to a period of economic growth

It caused a minor recession

It plunged the economy into despair

It had no significant impact