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Buying in on stocks simply cause of a "hunch"
Speculation
During the Early portion of 1930, close to half a million farmers lost their farms during this "drought" that last months
This is the President who believed that Private Charities and Local Communities should help the needy
President Herbert Hoover
The individual was known not only for his Jazz music but his introduction to Swing Dancing
Duke Ellington
What was FDR's overall goal as president
Save Capitalism
This is the individual who single handled defeated and embarrassed Germany in the Track and Field Events during the 1936 Berlin Olympics
Jesse Owens
What were the 3 "R's in relation to FDR's initial plans of a new deal?
Relief, Recovery, Reform
Describe the Trickle Down Theory?
If we build up the richer to be even richer again, then eventually that money will be allocated to open up a business, provide aid to the underprivileged, and create employment opportunities again.
Implemented by President Herbert Hoover, this was the highest known Tariff in the history of the United States.
Hawley-Smoot Tariff ( Tax larger $$, businesses)
These veterans of WW1 would become known as the _____________ after their fight to receive their pensions from fighting in the great war.
The Bonus Army
What was the Mexican Repatriation Act?
As the depression worsened, Citizens migrated west only to find territories and jobs occupied by Mexican Immigrants. This act sent back over 500,000 Mexican Immigrants, breaking apart families. The ones who did stay established the Latin Culture we see in that region today
Which of these 4 is not one of the things promised by FDR as President?
Less State Intervention (Wanted more!)
When referencing Relief in FDR's New Deal, he was specifically talking about what?
Providing jobs for the unemployed and to protect farmers from foreclosure
When referencing Recovery in FDR's New Deal, he was specifically talking about what?
Get the economy back into high gear, open up businesses, start-up global trade negotiations
When referencing Reform in FDR's New Deal, he was specifically talking about what?
Laws and acts in place to no regulate Banks, abolish Child Labor, conserve land and properties for the furture.
Margaret Mitchell, a female author, wrote a novel called ____________. It depicted live in the south during the civil war)
Gone With the Wind
Who were the 3 different "sources" or groups that helped FDR establish the New Deal?
Brain Trust, Economists, Roosevelt Cabinet
The First New Deal emphasis of High Prices for Agriculture and business is considered what? Recovery, Reform, Relief
What does FERA stand for in relation to the Relief effort put forth during the New Deal?
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
This organization now created jobs for people to help build bridges, airports, parks, infrastructure across the US.
Workers Projects Administration
This is the organization that focused on the conservation of wildlife and protecting National Forests
Civilian Conservation Corps
What does the organization TVA stand for and what was their primary focus during the New Deal
Tennessee Valley Authority = Dams ( flood control and electricity)
This Louisiana Governor wanted the government to confiscate anything over 3 Million Dollars made by an individual or company.
Huey Long