Great Depression

Causes of the GD

100

This happened as a result of buying stocks on a margin

Stock Market crashed, and people could not repay the loans used to purchase the stocks

200

This was the most damaging effect of bank failures

People who deposited money in banks lost it all when they closed

300

This happened as a result of the increase of tariffs on international trade

Other nations retaliated by increasing their tariffs and cut US exports

--> led to less markets for US goods

400

Overspeculation of the stock market led to - 

Prices of stocks falling rapidly

led to businesses and banks failing

500

***DOUBLE JEOPARDY**

name all 5 causes of the Great Depression. 

no, I will not help you :)

Overproduction - Overspeculation - Buying on a margin - Banking methods/failures - Tariffs on international trade 

Life during the GD

100

Al Capone set the first one up in Chicago giving back to those in need

Soup Kitchens

200

The rapid increase in unemployment led to - 

Home foreclosures and homelessness

300

This group of immigrants were discriminated against over competition for jobs on California farms 

Mexican Immigrants

--> many were sent home under the Mexican Repatriation Act

400

These shantytowns popped up and given a unique name to mock the president

Hoovervilles

500

The Dust Bowl plagued the Great Plains region during the Great Depression, these were the main factors that caused it

Severe drought - poor farming techniques (over-plowing/overcultivation) - high winds 

The New Deal

100

This New Deal agency built a dam and irrigation system along the Tennessee River to provide electricity to the area

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

200

This New Deal Agency provides retirement benefits to Americans over the age of 65

Social Security Administration (SSA)

300

FDR explained his New Deal Legislation in terms of these categories -

the 3 R's

Relief - Recovery - Reform

400

This New Deal program created jobs building schools, roads, bridges, and public buildings 

Public Works Administration (PWA)

500

This New Deal agency provides mortgage insurance for single-family homes

Federal Housing Authority (FHA)

FDR

100

President Franklin Roosevelt responded to the Great Depression by

creating new government relief programs with his New Deal Legislation

200

What was FDR's plan to make sure his New Deal did not get overturned 

The Court Packing Plan

300

FDR began to reach the American population by giving these weekly radio updates

Fireside Chats

400

Opponents of FDR's Court Packing Plan argued - 

it would weaken the separation of powers outlined in the constitution

500

**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**

Under FDR's plan - how old did a Supreme Court Justice have to be to allow him to appoint an additional judge?

70 1/2

New Deal pt.2

100

FDR closed banks for 4 days to help prevent more closures in this relief strategy 

Bank Holiday

200

This government agency protects investors and created a fair market while regulating the stock market

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

300

This government agency still protects consumer's savings/bank accounts today

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

400

The overall goal of the New Deal Legislation was to - 

to get the US out of the Great Depression - reduce unemployment by providing jobs while completing needed projects

500

This New Deal program created jobs for artists, writers, and musicians to create murals and other public artworks as well as build bridges, schools and other public buildings

Works Progress Administration