the roaring 20s
What caused the roaring 20s
a post-WWI economic boom and mass production
what caused the great depression?
a stock market crash in 1929
how did Cotten affect the farmers during the great depression?
Prices went down on Cotten so farmers couldn't afford to pay their farms anymore.
what caused the end of the roaring 20s?
the stock market crash.
what was the dust bowl?
A severe, decade-long environmental and agricultural disaster in the 1930s.
How did the great depression affect the average life of women?
It caused women to work at "women" jobs and earn 50% less than men.
what are the wildcatters?
an independent oil driller
what was the impact of the great depression?
A huge banking crisis, unemployment rates went up, and the deflation of prices.
How did the great depression affect the average life of African Americans?
It caused the unemployment rate by 50%
what was a wildcatter's job?
to drill wells in unproven or high-risk areas
how long did the dust bowl last?
1930 to 1940
How did the great depression affect the average life of hispanics?
There was widespread unemployment and systemic discrimination
Describe the economy during the roaring 20s
The 1920s economy was taken over by rapid growth, mass production, and widespread consumerism
how many banks were out of business?
about 9,000
how did the great depression affect average families?
Families aren't earning enough money to afford everyday things.