RESEARCH IMW931105 wall street crash of 1929 IMW931105

RESEARCH IMW931105 wall street crash of 1929 IMW931105

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History, Social Studies, Religious Studies

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The transcript describes the sudden economic collapse of the United States, leading to widespread poverty and social unrest. Financial leaders were unable to provide solutions, resulting in unemployment and social upheaval. A call for moral and religious reform is made, urging people to pledge against societal vices. The Puritan influence in America prompts a reflection on conscience, with President Hoover expressing optimism for future prosperity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to the United States being thrown into poverty?

A foreign invasion

A natural disaster

A sudden economic collapse

A political coup

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were some of the financial leaders consulted during the economic crisis?

Rockefeller and Carnegie

Gates and Jobs

Firestone and Wright

Morgan and Vanderbilt

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main message of the moral call to action?

To increase economic investments

To embrace technological advancements

To fight against societal vices

To support political reforms

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Puritan influence in America encourage?

Military expansion

Technological innovation

Self-examination and moral reflection

Economic investment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Hoover announce regarding the economic situation?

A military intervention

A tax increase

A new economic policy

An imminent recovery