Bonus Army & New Deal
Who were the Bonus Army?
WWI veterans demanding early bonuses
What was the purpose of the FDIC?
Insure bank deposits, so people would start to put money back into banks
WPA (Works Progress Administration)
Built large projects like bridges and schools, and paid artists to create works of art
Why did Americans attend movies during the Depression?
Escape from the hardship they faced and reality
What happened to the Bonus Army in 1932?
They were forcibly removed by the military
What did the SEC regulate?
The stock market
Wagner Act
Helped workers form and join Unions
What did radio create during the Depression, for the first time?
Shared national experience
How did the Bonus Army incident affect Hoover?
Greatly damaged his public image, did not help him get reelected
What criticism did liberals make of the New Deal?
Didn’t go far enough
Social Security
Provided money to the elderly, unemployed, retired, and disabled.
What was the purpose of the Federal Art Project?
Support artists and public art
What were the three goals of the New Deal?
Relief, recovery, and reform
What criticism did conservatives make of the New Deal?
Cost too much and expanded government
FDIC
Added insurance for bank deposits (wouldn't lose what you put in)
What was a key purpose of art and culture during the Great Depression?
To provide hope and encourage resilience, while reflecting real life struggles
What were fireside chats?
Radio speeches explaining New Deal programs
What was a significant shift in the 1936 election?
African Americans shifted to Democrats
TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)
Built dams, putting people back to work, created hydroelectric power across Tennessee
Which author wrote about Dust Bowl migrants in California?
John Steinbeck