Causes
What event on October 29, 1929, caused widespread panic and marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
Black Tuesday
Where did many families during the Great Depression go to get free meals when they could not afford food?
Soup kitchens
True or False: Hoover was a Republican.
True
True or False: In the 1932 U.S. presidential election, Franklin D. Roosevelt won by a landslide, securing 472 electoral votes compared to Herbert Hoover's 59.
True; Roosevelt won by a huge margin over Hoover.
What were the three main goals of the New Deal?
RELIEF for the unemployed, RECOVERY of the economy/infrastructure, and REFORM of the financial system to prevent future problems.
What role did the stock market crash play in the Great Depression?
It caused widespread panic and a loss of confidence in the economy.
How were movies important during the 1930s?
They provided a form of entertainment and escape from the hardships of the Great Depression
Who marched to Washington, D.C., in 1932 to demand early payment of their promised bonuses?
The Bonus Army
What phrase did FDR say in his inaugural address to reassure Americans during the Great Depression?
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
What did the Supreme Court declare about several New Deal measures?
The Supreme Court ruled that the New Deal measures were unconstitutional and they gave the government too much power and too much federal control.
What was the Dust Bowl?
A severe drought and windstorm that caused massive dust storms and agricultural damage in the Great Plains
Who were the "Okies" during the Great Depression?
Farmers from Oklahoma who migrated west due to the Dust Bowl and economic hardship.
Who signed the papers to remove the Bonus Army from Washington D.C.?
President Herbert Hoover
What were FDR’s Fireside Chats?
Radio broadcasts where FDR spoke directly to the American people, offering reassurance and explaining his New Deal policies.
What was the primary goal of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) during the New Deal?
To provide electricity and improve the economy in the Tennessee Valley region
How did overproduction in factories and farms contribute to the Great Depression?
It led to an oversupply of goods, causing prices to fall and businesses to lose money
What were the main causes of the Dust Bowl?
1. Over-farming
2. Poor soil management/root destruction
2. Drought
What was a "Hooverville" during the Great Depression?
A temporary settlement of makeshift homes built by people who lost their jobs and homes.
How did Franklin D. Roosevelt handle his polio diagnosis while serving as president?
He kept it mostly private and worked to present a strong and confident image. Many Americans did not know he had polio.
Who were the "Brain Trust" that Franklin D. Roosevelt relied on during his first presidency?
A team of professors, economists, and experts who helped develop New Deal policies.
How did bank failures contribute to the Great Depression?
They caused people to lose their savings, which led to reduced spending
Where did many "Okies" migrate to during the Great Depression?
California, hoping to find work in agriculture and other industries.
How did President Herbert Hoover initially respond to the Great Depression?
He believed in limited government intervention.
What is significant about Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first 100 days in office?
Franklin D. Roosevelt passed more legislation in his first 100 days than any other president.
What was the main purpose of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) when it was created during the New Deal?
To insure bank deposits and restore trust and faith in the banking system