hoover "isms"
why didnt hoover intervine ealier in the depression
He believed that the government shouldn't interfere
True or False: The Great Depression was an economic downturn that occurred world-wide.
true
In what decade did the Great Depression mostly occur?
the 1930's
The protection of money in ________ is one of the lasting effects of the Great Depression.
what are banks
He was the United States president who gave "relief" to the people during the Great Depression.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt
what kind of business model did hoover believe in
True or False: A depression is a time when industry is booming and almost all people are employed.
false
During the Great Depression, people would line up at ____________ to get food. These were normally run by charities.
what were soup kitchens
This major event followed the Great Depression.
world war 2
What was FDR's plan to get out of the Depression called?
What is the New Deal?
The unemployed and poor often lived in "shanty towns." They were often referred to as.
What are Hoovervilles?
This event is often considered to be the starting point of the Great Depression.
What is the stock market crash of 1929?
October 29, 1929 is also known by this name.
What is Black Tuesday?
What did the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) do?
provided direct relief for the needy such as farmers
He was the only U.S. President to serve 4 terms due to American Reconstruction
FDR
True or False, Hoover didn't set up government programs to help the homeless because he felt people would become dependent on the government.
true
After the stock market crash of 1929, people rushed to their banks causing this.
What is bank closures/Bank runs?
This woman was appointed head of the Office of Minority Affairs under FDR.
Who is Mary McLeod Bethune?
This was created to address issues the African American community was facing.
the black cabinet
This "Administration" created many new jobs and put as many people to work as possible
The Works Progress Administration (WPA)
President FDR's policies during the Great Depression shows his belief that he should have..
A) The government should never become involved in the economy.
B) The government should step in and help in the economy.
C) The Great Depression was caused by labor union strikes.
D) None of the Above
B) The government should step in and help in the economy.
This act was passed under FDR that gives payment to the elderly and disabled.
The Social Security Act
She was the 1st female cabinet member.
Who is Frances Perkins?
As a result of the failure of their farms due to the Dust Bowl, many people moved to _____ to find farming work.
The West / California
FDR gave encouraging radio speeches weekly to the American people?
A) State of the Union Addresses
B) Fireside Chats
C) Civilian Conservation Corps
D) Federal Emergency Relief Act
fireside chats