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During this time period in the United States how was the economy performing ?
Very Good
During this time period a car was invented by Henry Ford transforming the world. What was that car called?
The Model T
True or False During the Great depression generally people made money
False
What was going on with the banks during the great depression
Run on the banks they didn't have money. Many people lost there savings.
What act protected peoples money in the bank?
The F.D.I.C- Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
During this time period people invested large amounts of money into the what
Stock Market
In what way was Henry Ford's car built? Using what specific method?
The assembly line
Stock Market Crashed
Who was the president when the Great Depression first came about?
What was the New Deal?
A plan to bring the United States out of the Great Depression
During this time period people invested money that was not necessarily there own what is that called?
Buying on Margin
What did the temperance movement push for ?
A movement dedicated to banning the consumption and sale of alcoholic beverages
When you invest in something with money that is not yours what could go wrong?
If the investment does not work out you will need to pay back the money you borrowed plus you lost value in your investment
What is a bull and bear market economy
In a Bull market people buy stocks and are happy about the economy. In a bear market people do not buy stocks they might sell them because they are worried about the economy.
The New Deal gave the gov too much power or the New Deal did not do enough to help.
During this time in the United States people were scared of a communist invasion this was known as the
Red Scare
Describe the "new" woman during this time period
Shorter dresses, short haircuts, drinking, smoking, and dancing
Very care free
The president that ran on the idea of the government directly helping out the people was whom?
F.D.R.
Many people became homeless during the Great Depression and they lived in little make shift shacks what were these called?
Hoovervilles
The president told the nation about the New Deal in a radio address to the nation, this came to be known as a ______ chat.
Fireside
During this time period a mass amount if factory jobs opened up north prompting who to move and what was this movement called?
African Americans and the Great Migration
What did the 18th amendment and the 21st amendment do?
The 18th amendment banned the sale, manufacturing, and transportation of alcohol. The 21st amendment made it all legal again.
What does the S.E.C stand for and is it an example of reform, recovery, or relief
Security Exchange Commision- Reform
What is court Packing
The act of adding more justices to the supreme court with the goal of the new members being in the presidents favor.
What was the Harlem Renaissance
Harlem Renaissance- Period of time where there was large African American accomplishments in the arts