Great Depression 1
What was the Great Depression?
A severe economic crisis when many people lost jobs, money, and homes.
What is unemployment?
When people do not have jobs.
Who was president during most of the Great Depression?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What was the New Deal?
A series of government programs to help the economy recover.
What was a flapper?
A young woman who challenged traditional roles in the 1920s.
In what year did the Great Depression begin?
A: 1929.
What were Hoovervilles?
Shantytowns where homeless people lived.
What political party did FDR belong to?
The Democratic Party.
What were the three goals of the New Deal? (The three Rs)
Relief, Recovery, and Reform.
What was Prohibition?
A law that banned the sale of alcohol.
What happened during the Stock Market Crash of 1929?
Stock prices collapsed and many investors lost their money.
Why did people wait in breadlines?
They could not afford food.
What were Fireside Chats?
Radio speeches where FDR spoke directly to the public.
What type of jobs did New Deal programs create?
Public works jobs like building roads, bridges, and parks.
What was a speakeasy?
A secret place where people drank alcohol during Prohibition.
What happened to many banks during the Great Depression?
They failed and closed, causing people to lose their savings.
How were families affected by the Great Depression?
Families lost homes, jobs, and sometimes separated.
Why did many Americans trust FDR?
He communicated clearly and offered hope and solutions.
How did the New Deal help workers?
It created jobs and improved working conditions.
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A cultural movement celebrating Black art, music, and writing.
Why was the Great Depression a nationwide crisis?
It affected banks, businesses, workers, and families across the country.
Why did many Americans lose trust in banks?
Banks closed and people lost their money.
How many terms did FDR serve as president?
Four terms.
How did the New Deal change the role of the federal government?
The government became more involved in the economy.
What does jazz represent in the 1920s?
A new style of music symbolizing freedom and change.