Great Depression
Human Toll of the Great Depression
The New Deal
The World Right Now
Riddles
100

The location where the Great Depression took place. 

Where is the United States of America. 

100

The location families were living in during the Great Depression. 

Where are shacks, caves, and giant sewer pipes. 


100

A set of domestic programs started in 1933 by FDR during the Great Depression that expanded the government's role in the economy. 

What is the New Deal. 

100

In 2026, this country defeated Argentina in the FIFA Men's World Cup Final, earning its second World Cup championship. What country won?

Spain

100

I am a time when millions of Americans lost their jobs, businesses closed, and families struggled to afford food. I began in 1929 and lasted for years. What am I?

What is the Great Depression. 


200

The president during the start of the Great Depression. 

Who is Herbert Hoover.

200

The minority groups impacted the most by the Great Depression. 

Who were African Americans and Mexican Americans. 

200

The 3 R's of the New Deal. 

What is relief, recovery, and reform. 

200

This women's basketball team made history in 2026 by winning its first WNBA championship in only its second season. What team is it?

Golden State Valkyries

200

I am a place where people wait in long lines to receive free food. During the Great Depression, I helped feed people who had no money. What am I?

What is a soup kitchen. 

300

The time period of when the Great Depression took place. 

When is 1929-1939. 

300

The name of the towns that people lived in during the Great Depression.  

What is "Hoovervilles". 

300

The natural disaster event that caused millions of people to migrate and leave the Plains states. 

What was the Dust Bowl. 

300

Every November, this pop singer's famous video declaring "It's time!" signals the unofficial beginning of the Christmas season on social media. Who is she?

Mariah Carey


300

I was created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. I gave Americans jobs, helped struggling families, and created new rules for the economy. I was not a person, but a plan to help America recover. What am I?

What is the New Deal. 


400
The unemployment rate during the Great Depression. 

What is 24.9%. 

400

The percent of the black population that was unemployed in South Carolina during the Great Depression. 

What is 70%. 

400

The two economic theories of justice most aligned with the New Deal

What are utilitarianism and egalitarianism.

400

In the November 2026 elections, voters went to the polls halfway through President Trump's term to elect members of Congress. These elections resulted in Democrats gaining control of both the House and Senate. What are these elections called?

What are the midterm elections.

400

I am a group of veterans who traveled to Washington, D.C. I wanted the government to pay me money early because I needed help during the Great Depression. Who am I?

Who is the Bonus Army. 


500
The contributing causes of the Great Depression. 

What is factory overproduction, farm prices being too low, financial speculation, banks that gave out too many loans, and unequal distribution of income. 

500

TRUE OR FALSE: Women worked less during the Great Depression to take care of their kids at home. 

What is FALSE. 

500

A famous piece of literature, written by John Steinbeck, that chronicled a family's experience ofthe Dust Bowl.

What is Grapes of Wrath


500

Every year, this music streaming platform gives users a colorful summary of their most-played artists, songs, and listening habits. What is this annual feature called?

What is spotify wrapped. 

500

I am a government program that gave young men jobs planting trees, building parks, and protecting forests. I helped people earn money while improving the environment. What am I?

What is the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)