Causes of the Great Depression
This event marked the start of the Great Depression
The Stock Market Crash (of 1929)
To address the crisis of the Great Depression, FDR passed a series of laws and programs known as
The New Deal
What happened on December 7, 1941?
Japan attacked the US Navy base at Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor attack
Japan attacked the US
As a result of his unpopularity, Herbert Hoover was not reelected and was instead replaced by
Franklin D. Roosevelt/FDR
Widespread bank failures were caused by
Too many people trying to take their money out of banks all at once
Identify TWO issues faced by the US as a result of the economic crisis of the Great Depression.
Bank failures
Unemployment
Homelessness
Poverty
Lack of food
other correct answers
In order to avoid invading Japan and to save American lives, President Truman decided to
Use the atomic bomb
This president was known for expanding the powers of the federal government by creating new agencies for economic relief.
FDR
The Stock Market Crash of 1929 was mainly a result of
Too many people buying stock on credit/buying on margin
What brought an end to the economic crisis of the Great Depression?
US involvement in WWII
Manufacturing military supplies for Allied nations in WWII
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In order to become the "arsenal of democracy" and provide war materials to Allied nations, FDR was recommending that the US pass this law
This president proposed direct aid to farmers and the unemployed
FDR
Why were people so interested in the stock market during the 1920s?
They saw a lot of people getting rich quick
It was more accessible to regular people, not just the wealthy/buying on margin/no regulations
This New Deal program provided jobs to more than 8.5 million men and completed many public works projects such as bridges, roads, hospitals and schools.
Works Progress Administration
In order to avoid repeating the mistakes that led to involvement in World War I, the US passed these laws between 1935 and 1937
Neutrality Acts
This president provided assistance to private relief and charity organizations such as the American Red Cross
Hoover
What is one way that farmers were struggling during the Great Depression?
Drought/erosion of farmland
Overproduction of produce/lack of demand/income
Farm foreclosures
This New Deal program provided direct benefit payments to jobless and elderly citizens
Social Security Act
What TWO actions were taken by the US government in response to the Pearl Harbor attacks?
Declaring war on Japan
Japanese Internment
Define ONE of the following terms AND explain how it got its name
Hooverville OR Hoover blanket OR Hoover flag
Hooverville - tent city/makeshift community of homeless during GD
Hoover blanket - newspapers used by homeless to stay warm
Hoover flag - empty pants pocket
All named after Herbert Hoover who was blamed for not adequately addressing the economic crisis