New Deal Programs
This program insured bank deposits to protect consumers.
What is the FDIC?
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What is Bank failures?
This term describes shantytowns that emerged during the Great Depression.
What are Hoovervilles?
He was the President of the United States who implemented the New Deal.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)?
Date of the Stock Market Crash.
When is October 29, 1929?
This program aimed to create jobs through public works projects.
What is the WPA?
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What is Overproduction?
The Great Depression led to high levels of this economic issue, affecting millions.
What is unemployment?
This former President was in office when the Great Depression began.
Who is Herbert Hoover?
Nickname for shantytowns during the Great Depression.
What are Hoovervilles?
This program provided unemployment insurance and assistance to retired workers.
What is the Social Security Act?
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What is Global Trade Issues?
State in which many "Okies" migrated to during the Dust Bowl.
What is California?
This group of veterans marched on Washington to demand immediate payment of bonuses.
What is the Bonus Army?
This event is often credited with ultimately ending the Great Depression, leading to significant economic mobilization and job creation.
What is World War II?
This program focused on improving electricity access in Tennessee.
What is the TVA?
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What is Even Distribution of Wealth?
This environmental disaster significantly affected farmers in the Great Plains
What is the Dust Bowl?
This First Lady played a significant role in advocating for social reforms during the New Deal.
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?
Congress refused to support this controversial plan proposed by FDR to increase the number of justices on the Supreme Court.
What is the court packing?
This program was designed to provide jobs for young men in environmental conservation.
What is the CCC?
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What is Stock Market Crash?
At its highest point, unemployed reached this percentage.
What is 25%?
This influential economist advocated for government intervention to stimulate the economy.
Who is John Maynard Keynes?
Term for borrowing money to buy stocks.
What is Buying on Margin?