GREAT DEPRESSION
Who was president at the beginning of the Great Depression and believed in “rugged individualism”?
Herbert Hoover
What was the Dust Bowl?
was a period in the 1930s when severe dust storms damaged farmland, especially in the Great Plains.
What event caused the United States to enter World War II?
The attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941
Who created the New Deal?
Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)
Who was John Nance Garner also known as?
“Cactus Jack”
What were “Hoovervilles” and why were they created?
Hoovervilles were shantytowns built by homeless people during the Great Depression, created because many people lost their jobs and homes.
What caused the Dust Bowl?
a combination of drought and poor farming practices
how many Texans served in World War II?
About 750,000 Texans served in the military
What was the main purpose of the New Deal?
To help the economy recover from the Great Depression by providing jobs, relief, and reforms.
What role did John Nance Garner serve in the U.S. government?
He served as Vice President under Franklin D. Roosevelt.
How did Franklin D. Roosevelt’s approach to the Great Depression differ from Herbert Hoover’s?
FDR believed in government intervention and created New Deal programs,
How did the Dust Bowl affect farmers and families in Texas?
Many farmers lost their crops and land, leading to poverty and forcing families to move away to find work.
How did Texas support the war effort on the home front
Texas supported the war by producing oil, food, weapons, and supplies, and by having many military bases that trained soldiers.
What were the three goals of the New Deal and what did each one mean?
relief / recovery / Reform
How did John Nance Garner contribute to the New Deal?
He helped persuade Congress to pass New Deal programs, supporting economic recovery.
Explain the difference between relief, recovery, and reform
how did the Dust Bowl impacted Texas economically and socially
Economically, it destroyed crops and farming income, hurting the economy.
Socially, it caused migration, homelessness, and poor living conditions
how World War II changed Texas economically and socially.
economic growth and industrialization, created jobs, and led to urbanization as people moved to cities
How did New Deal programs like the CCC or WPA help people in Texas?
They created jobs, built infrastructure, and provided income, helping Texans survive the Great Depression
Why were Texas leaders like John Nance Garner important during the Great Depression?
They were important because they helped pass laws and programs that provided relief, recovery, and reform, improving conditions for Americans and Texans.
Which New Deal program had the greatest impact on Texas
The WPA (Works Progress Administration) had a major impact
what is the term used for a massive dust storm?
Black Blizzards
how World War II helped end the Great Depression in Texas.
World War II helped end the Great Depression because it created jobs through military service and war industries, increased production, and boosted the economy.
What was the main form of social life the people had during the Great Depression?
movies, radio, dancing,
Why were some people against the New Deal Programs?
Some felt it did NOT do enough
Others felt it gave the federal government too much power